BUSN 102 - Business Law

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course introduces law and the judicial system as it functions in a democratic society. Topics covered include: functions of the courts, litigation, contracts, torts, product and service liability, consumer and worker protection, environmental issues and other selected topics.

Text
Cheeseman, H. R. (2018).  Business law BC3 custom (10th ed.).  New York City, NY: Pearson. 

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Describe the state and federal court systems. 

B. Distinguish between various types of torts.

C. Identify major white-collar crimes and challenges E-commerce has on the legal system. 

D. Explain the relationship between business ethics and the law. 

E. Demonstrate an understanding of contracts. 

F. Explain the impact governmental agencies have on business. 

Content
A. American legal heritage and constitutional law. 

B. Ethics in the business environment. 

C. The American government court system. 

D. Torts and criminal law. 

E. Contract law. 

F. Government regulation and businesses. 

Student Evaluation
Objectives A through F will be assessed using a minimum of 4 chapter exams, a comprehensive final exam, and a minimum of 2 assignments.  Other projects, research papers or assignments may be given as deemed appropriate by the instructor.