Introduction to law: law as a social institution, its origin development and administration; law of contracts, agency, employment, insurance, government regulations of business. Emphasis on personal property, bailments and real property. No Prerequisite.
III. GOALS OF THE COURSE:
The business law faculty will assist students achieve the desired learning outcomes listed below. In addition, the faculty will provide an opportunity for all students to develop and improve their theoretical and analytical skills.
To that end, instruction will be directed at introducing students to:
1.Introduction to Law
2.Sources of law.
3.The Judicial System and Taking a Case to Court.
4.Constitutional and Administrative Law
5.Tort Law
6.Contract Law
7.Employment Law
8.Insurance Law
9.Administrative Law ands Government Regulation
10.Property Law
IV. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of BL71 (Business Law I) students will:
1.know when in everyday life it is necessary to seek the advice of an attorney.
2.avoid common legal pitfalls.
3.recognize basic legal terminology.
4.understand the unique place of the law
5.impart a respect for the principles of law and order as a framework of a democratic society.
V. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION FOR THE TEACHER:
A. Prerequisites to BL71: None
B.Programs Requiring the Course:
Business Administration
Accounting
Accounting Certificate Program
Retail Management
Marketing
Paralegal Studies (AAS Degree)
Paralegal Studies (Certificate)
C. Courses which require this course as a prerequisite or corequisite: BL72
VI.MAJOR TOPICS REQUIRED (37.5 HOURS)
A.Introduction to Law: (1.25 Hours)
B.Sources of Law: (1.25 Hours)
1.Civil Law
2.Common Law
3.Equity
C.The Judicial System and Taking a Case to Court: (3.75 Hours)
1.Federal System
2.State System
3.Arbitration and Mediation
4.Parties
5.Pleadings
6.Pretrial Proceedings
7.The Trial
8.The Appeal
D.Constitutional and Administrative Law: (1.25 Hours)
E.Tort Law: (2.5 Hours)
1.Intentional Torts
2.Negligence
F.Contract Law: (11 Hours)
1.The Agreement
2.Consideration
3.Contractual Capacity
4.Legality
5.Interpretation of Contracts
6.Third Parties
7.Discharge of Contracts
8.Breach of Contract and Remedies
G.Employment Law: (1.25 Hours)
H. Insurance Law (1.0 Hours)
I.Administrative Law ands Government Regulation: (2.5 Hours)
J.Property Law: (6 Hours)
K.Examination and Reviews (5.5 Hours)
Total 37.5 Hours
VII. WRITING TO LEARN:
The Business Administration and Accounting departments endorse the college “Writing to Learn” initiative and strongly recommends that a writing component be added in all Business and Accounting courses.
