Earning Criteria

• Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, discussion, computer-based training, practical exercises, lectures.
• SLO 1. Explain why we have laws and identify and describe sources of law (e.g. Case law, Common law/Judge law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law).
• SLO 2. Describe how the U.S. Court systems work – comparing federal, state and local systems, including jurisdiction, venue and standing to sue.
• SLO 3. Describe Court and trial procedures – stages in a typical lawsuit.
• SLO 4. Describe constitutional protections available to business organizations.
• SLO 5. Compare and contrast law and ethics and explain different ways ethical decisions are made.
• SLO 6. Describe types of torts and remedies available in tort law.
• SLO 7. Explain differences between criminal and tort law and liability.
• SLO 8. Describe different types of crimes and corporate criminal liability.
• SLO 9. Explain the nature and importance of a contract.
• SLO 10. Describe the elements required for a valid contract.
• SLO 11. Describe situations in which contracts may be avoided (e.g. minors, incompetents, duress).
• SLO 12. Identify situations in which third parties may have contractual rights and duties.
• SLO 13. Explain the effects of a breach of a contract and remedies available for a breach of contract.
• SLO 14. Describe the different types of business organizations and the methods of organization.