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BA 2331 - Business Law

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This subject acquaints the student with legal concepts and their application to business and personal situations. Attention is paid to problems arising under the following topical headings: basic nature of the legal system; tort law; contract law, including both common law principles and the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code; products liability law; debtor/creditor relations; bankruptcy law; and agency law. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand the basic nature of the legal system including the court structure and the role of lawyers
  • Understand the different types of torts and crimes
  • Be familiar with contract law including all the elements of contract law
  • Understand the basic theories of product liability law
  • Understand the basic theories of employment law
  • Understand the basics of intellectual property law
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Coordinator
John Osmanski, J.D.


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