ACCT 1120

Business Law

Credits: 3

Description: This course is an introduction to the principles of law as they apply to citizens and businesses. Topics include the court system, legal system, contract, negotiable instruments, agency and the employer/employee relationship. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 3/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.

Competencies

1. Define law
2. Explain the function of the courts
3. Describe basic court procedure
4. Distinguish between business torts and business crimes
5. Discuss government regulation of business
6. Explain the elements of a valid contract
7. Discuss the various types of contracts
8. Distinquish between defective and illegal agreements
9. Explain thrid party rights under a contract
10. Discuss the requirements for termination of a contract
11. Discuss bailments
12. Explain the requirements of negotiable instruments
13. Discuss endoresements
14. Explain sale of goods
15. Explain transfer of title and risk of loss
16. Explain employee/employor relatioship

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.