BA 226 Business Law

Introduces the framework of the law as it affects a business, including the origins of the American Legal system, how the law operates and how it is enforced. Covers legal regulation of business, including civil and criminal law, formation of contracts, employment law, environmental regulation, real estate and consumer rights.

Credits

4

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the origins of the American legal system. Apply elements of law to specific individual and business scenarios. Understand the requirements for a valid contract and apply those requirements to specific contractual activities. Recognize the interconnectedness of the legal system to business, society and the environment. Explain the impact of the the uniform commercial code, UCC, on the business environment.