Course Description

This course is a study of the U.S. legal system and specific areas of law related to business, with an emphasis on the techniques of legal decision-making. Topics include the judicial system, torts, contracts, and criminal law. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies

ENG 111 minimum placement

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify basic legal principles within course-specific laws.

Application:

• Illustrate basic legal principles within course-specific laws with factual examples.

Integration:

• Evaluate various scenarios using basic legal principles within course-specific laws.

Human Dimension:

• Analyze the major underlying reasons for legal disputes within course-specific laws.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Reflect on the major civic responsibilities of citizens within the U.S. legal system.

Learning How to Learn:

• Develop skills in analogical reasoning through the analysis of various judicial precedents.