BUSN 315 Business Law I

This course introduces students to some of the areas of law applicable to personal and organizational business decisions. Course content includes an introduction to law, court systems, torts, contracts, personal property, bailments, and agency. 

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how the legal system operates.
2. Understand torts, negligence, and strict liability.
3. Explain the difference between the U.C.C. and contract law.
4. Identify agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality in contracts.
5. Demonstrate when the writing requirement is necessary for the statute of frauds.
6. Explain the formation of sales and lease contracts.
7. Differentiate between title, risk, and insurable interest in sales and lease contracts.
8. Distinguish warranties and product liability.