Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity. Three hours lecture per week. Lecture, in-class activities, classroom demonstrations
- Describe the United States legal system.
- Identify the steps that take place during the trial process.
- Interpret a simple contract.
- Explain the basic laws that govern the workplace.
- Explain the differences between the various kinds of intellectual property.
- Explain ways that consumer law protects the public.
- Exhibit a rudimentary ability to apply legal methods to problem-solving.
- Explain the American way of handling tort claims.
Understand the Law by Carper, McKinsey, West, 7th edition, Thomson/West Publishing, 2012
There will be two exams, one research and writing project, and a comprehensive final examination. Each examination will constitute 20% of the student’s grade. The paper will make up 15% of the student’s grade, and the comprehensive final exam will be worth 35 percent. Ten percent of the student’s grade will be based on student participation, including attendance of assigned courtroom and/or judicial system visits.
Notebook paper, pen/pencils
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