BUS& 201 - Business Law

Credits 5
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of law and the American legal system including its social, political, and philosophical roots. It examines the origin, evolution, and concepts of the law and judicial system, including torts, contracts, agency, Uniform Commercial Code, Constitutional law, forms of business organizations, consumer protection and governmental regulation of business. The emphasis is on gaining a practical understanding of these topics.

Course Outcomes

Apply legal rules, principles and critical thinking processes to analyze a variety case studies.
Communicate legal conclusions in writing using clear and succinct language with proper spelling and grammar.
Conduct basic legal research.
Reason clearly and succinctly when faced with a variety of legal questions.