BUAD 205 - Business Law

Number of Credits: 3
Survey the laws applicable to the conduct of business. Research the Federal and Maryland State legal system, torts, crimes, contracts, the Sales Article of the Uniform Commercial Code, and agency. Explore employment law, forms of business, consumer and environmental protection law, provisions of the U.S. Constitution applicable to these laws, and ethics. CLEP (Business Law with a score of 50) accepted. (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): BUAD 101 or ACCT 101 and ENGL 101.
Course Topics:
Federal and Maryland State legal system; torts; crimes; contracts; commercial sales; agency law; employment and equal opportunity laws; forms of business; consumer protection; environmental protection; U.S. Constitution; ethics in the workplace.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the U.S. legal system, both Federal and Maryland state.
2. Determine the possible civil and/or criminal liability of parties, applying elements/definitions of torts and crimes to fact situations. (PG# 4)
3. Identify elements of a contract to determine legal and /or equitable remedies available in the event of a breach.
4. Compare the rights of employers and employees, independent contractors, principals and agents under Federal and state laws. (PG# 4)
5. Distinguish between common law principles and the statutory provisions of the Sales Article of the Uniform Commercial Code.
6. Analyze the various provisions of the U.S. Constitution and case law with regard to business situations. (PG# 4)
7. Select the appropriate legal documentation required to start and run a business, choosing between various forms of business available in Maryland. (PG# 3)
8. Contrast the various types of current and future interests in real property.
9. Communicate ideas effectively, in oral presentation and in writing. (PG# 1)
10. Apply different ethical models to business situations.