District Syllabus
BUL2241
Business Law


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Comments:
Catalog Description:
A general introduction to law which includes a study of the
foundations of legal systems and the role of law in society, 
fundamental principles of the law of crimes, torts, contracts, sales,
and commercial paper. Emphasis is placed on logical reasoning and 
the 
application of rules of law to everyday business affairs.
Required Materials: Books:
  • Beatty. Essentials of Business Law, 4 ed., Cengage, 2008. ISBN: 9780538473804
  • Beatty. Essentials of Business Law e book (Choose One Book Option), 4th ed., Cengage, 2012. ISBN: 9781133170839
Supplemental Materials: -->
Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program students will:
  1. Apply financial accounting principles in a business environment.
  2. Demonstrate business related computer competencies.
  3. Perform oral/written communication skills as required in business/industry.
  4. Apply positive interpersonal/human relation skills in a business environment.
  5. Identify, analyze, and apply legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
Course Learning Outcomes:
To achieve these learning outcomes, the following will be performed: 
  1. Recognize one’s legal rights and responsibilities.
  2. Apply legal principles to solve real-life business and consumer problems.
  3. Show an appreciation of the complexity of the modern American legal system.
  4. Recognize various legal remedies available to all citizens.
  5. Identify legal terminology and an ability to use and understand legal terminology and vocabulary.
  6. Recognize the legality or illegality of various events.
Methods of Evaluation:
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. 
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed 
by the instructor for each section being taught.
Flexibility: It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.

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Note: For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.

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