Course outline 2005-2006
Course TitleBusiness Law  
Length of Course1 Semester  
Required Course No  
Text Used Law for Business and Personal Use- South-Western, 2000  
Supplementary Material:  Law for Business Workbook, Videos, and Speakers  
     II.  Course Objectives
  • Learn stages in the evolution of law.
  • Learn differences between types of laws.
  • Learn the different levels of courts and understand their powers.
  • Learn about crimes that commonly occur in the business environment.
  • Learn about the various stages of a civil suit.
  • Learn about the elements required to enter into a contract.
  • Learn about the statute of frauds.
  • Learn about product liability.
  • Learn about our rights as consumers.

   II.  Plan for Study

   1st Quarter

  • Stages of evolution
  • Different types of laws
  • Levels of Courts and their Powers
  • Crimes in the business environment
  • Various stages of a civil suit

    2nd Quarter

  • Elements required for contract
  • Statute of frauds
  • Product liablity
  • Consumer rights

  III.  Procedure for Evaluation of Student Progress

           Grades will be based on the total number of points earned through daily tasks, quizzes, tests, projects, and group participation.

   IV.  Standards for Completion

           A=93-100  B=85-92  C=77-84  D=69-76  F=Below 69