BUS1350 - BUSINESS LAW
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
BUS1350 - Business Law (3 hrs.)
[KRSN: BUS2030]
A basic introductory law course covering the legal and social environment within which business operates, including the structure, processes, and procedures of the U.S. legal system.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
NONE
Core Outcomes:
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the legal framework of business that will be meaningful to students in their lives as citizens, business owners, and employees. This course will assist students with understanding legal terms, legal difficulties, and when to seek the advice of an attorney. It will assist students with making decisions within the framework of the law.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Understand how the law was created
- Know how laws change and are updated
- Identify business contracts
- Recognize relevant ethical considerations
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: The Legal System
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Identify the sources of U.S. Law
- Understand the U.S. court system
- Know the methods of dispute resolution
- Recognize the importance of ethical considerations
UNIT 2: Contracts
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Identify important contract terms
- Recognize the importance of various contract elements
UNIT 3: Sales and Leases
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Identify sales and lease contract terms
- Understand the concepts of performance and breach of contract
UNIT 4: Negotiable Instruments
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Know the essentials of negotiability
- Understand the differences between transfer and liability
UNIT 5: Agency and Employment
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Describe the elements of agency relationships
- Recognize the legal aspects of immigration and labor law
- Understand employment discrimination
UNIT 6: Business Organizations
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Recognize the duties of business entities
- Compare and contract the types of various business entities
- Understand the potential liability of business entities
UNIT 7: Credit and Risk
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Recognize the importance of security interests and business remedies
- Understand the key elements of insurance, mortgages, and bankruptcy
UNIT 8: Property
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Know the principles of property law
- Understand the differences between personal property, real property, and intellectual property
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
None
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
Last updated: 6/1/2023
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