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    BUSLAW1001: Business Law (3 semester credits)

    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of law in business. Specifically,
    students will learn about the sources of law and methods of litigation in the United States, the laws governing
    corporations and other business entities, the bases of liability in contracts and torts, and the role of businesses
    in property and agency law.

    COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: June 2023 - Present

    PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites; prior completion of Introduction to Business is recommended.

    LENGTH OF COURSE: This is a self-paced course. Students may use as much or as little time as needed to
    complete the course.

    ACE CREDIT® RECOMMENDATION: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3


    semester hours in Business Law (6/23).

    GRADING: This is a pass/fail course. Students must complete 11 Challenges (formative assessments), 4
    Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessment) with an overall
    score of 70% or better.

    Challenges Points Possible

    Challenge 1.1: Foundations of Law 6

    Challenge 1.2: Business Entities 4

    Challenge 1.3: Judicial Process 7

    Challenge 1.4: Ethical Perspectives 6

    Challenge 2.1: Contracts 6

    Challenge 2.2: Contract Remedies 6

    Challenge 2.3: Torts 4

    Challenge 2.4: Theories of Strict Tort Liability 5

    Challenge 3.1: Property Law 6

    Challenge 3.2: Types of Intellectual Property 4

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    Challenge 3.3: Agency Law 7

    Total 61

    Milestones Points Possible

    Milestone 1 69

    Milestone 2 63

    Milestone 3 51

    Final Milestone 75

    Total 258

    Touchstones Points Possible

    Touchstone 2: Did Jim and Laura Buy a Car? 100

    Total 100

    Grand Total 419

    Touchstones are projects that illustrate comprehension of the course material, help refine skills, and
    demonstrate application of knowledge. Read further for information on the touchstones in this course:

    Touchstone 2: Did Jim and Laura Buy a Car? (100 points): In three to five (3-5) pages, students will advise
    on a given scenario and the material covered in the lessons. In the paper, students will define the
    elements of a legal contract using examples from the scenario where applicable, decide whether or not
    there was a contract, identify the facts from the scenario which support their decision on whether or not a
    contract exists, and use at least two quality academic resources in this assignment.

    For more general information on assessments, please visit the Student Guide located on your course
    dashboard.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

    1. Recognize the sources of law and methods of litigation in the United States and how they interact with
    businesses.
    2. Analyze the bases of liability in contracts and torts.
    3. Examine the role of businesses in property and agency law.

    OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS


    Origins and Sources of Law
    Business Organizations

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    The Courts and the Legal Process
    Types of Jurisdiction
    Alternative Dispute Resolution
    Major Ethical Perspectives
    Corporate Culture and Codes of Ethics
    Sources of Contract Law
    Types and Formation of Contracts
    Statute of Frauds
    Contract Remedies
    Types of Torts
    Theories of Strict Tort Liability
    The Property System
    Real and Personal Property
    Bailment
    Intellectual Property
    Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights
    Types of Agents
    Duties between Principals and Agents
    Liability of Principals and Agents

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