Discipline: BLAW

Course: 203

COURSE NAME: BLAW 203. Legal Environment of Business

A. Catalog Entry

Three hours lecture.

This course provides a survey of the legal system of the

United States of America. Civil procedure, tort law,

administrative law and criminal law are briefly surveyed. Areas of

the law studied in more depth include contracts, government

regulation, international law and agency. (Does not include coverage of the

Uniform Commercial Code.)

B. Detailed Description of Content of Course

A survey of the role and structure of the legal system of

the United States of America. Civil procedure, tort law,

administrative law, and criminal law briefly

surveyed. Areas studied in more depth include contract

law and agency.

C. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Primarily a lecture/discussion course, with classroom

participation and presentations expected of the students.

Instruction is augmented by outside readings and case

applications at the discretion of the instructor.

D. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Having successfully completed the course, the student will

be able to:

-identify the different courts within the state and

federal systems

-differentiate the roles of the legislative, executive,

and judicial branches of the government in regulating

organizations and shaping the "law of the land"

-identify basic procedural maneuvers in the trial and

appellate processes

-identify the basic Constitutionally guaranteed rights of

a person or organization

-identify the three branches of tort law and differentiate

the extent of liability under each category

-determine at what point in contract discussions and

negotiations a binding agreement is formed

-identify the basic remedies for breach of contract

-identify the different theories by which a person can be

held legally responsible for contracts made or torts

committed by his or her agents

-identify the role and power of administrative agencies in

the regulation of business

 

-identify the basic sources of international law and legal

enforcement mechanisms available in an international

setting

E. Assessment Measures

Graded assignment may include in-class tests, a final

examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of

problem exercises, papers, and class preparation and

participation.

F. Other Course Information

None

G. Review and Approval

DATE                          ACTION         APPROVED BY

 September 6, 2001      Reviewed         Dr. Dan Davidson, Chair

                                                            Department Curriculum Committee