BA 226 - Business Law

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: This course presents a brief introduction to the American legal system, structure of state and federal court systems, pertinent business legislation, Uniform Commercial Code, and obligations arising from tort law. Emphasis on formation, performance, discharge, and interpretation of contracts. Third party contracts, warranties, and product liability issues are also covered.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the structure of the United States judicial system.
CLO#2: Distinguish between civil and criminal law.
CLO#3: Explain the requirements for a tort and define several types of torts.
CLO#4: Differentiate among the various types of contracts (formal, informal, unilateral, bilateral, executory, executed, express, implied, quasi, void, valid, voidable, and third-party).
CLO#5: Analyze specific business law cases by stating the facts, applying the law, and resolving the issues. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#6: List and explain what parties lack the capacity to legally enter into contracts.
CLO#7: List and describe the elements necessary for a valid contract.
CLO#8: List the ways a contract can be legally discharged/ terminated.
CLO#9: Discuss the various remedies available for breach of contract.
CLO#10: Explain what contracts must be in writing based on the Statutes of Fraud.
CLO#11: Differentiate between express and implied warranties.
CLO#12: Cite the major pieces of legislation enacted in the past 40 years that impact business today.