BLAW 305: Business Law II
Prerequisites: BLAW 203
Credit Hours: (3)
An in-depth study of the laws affecting business organizations, property, wills, trusts and estates and insurance. In addition, other areas of the law affecting business may be covered as these areas emerge and as time permits.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Business Organizations
a. Partnerships
b. Limited Partnerships
c. Corporations
d. Securities Regulation
Property
a. Real Property
b. Personal Property
c. Bailments
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
a. Accountant's Liability
Insurance
a. Life Insurance
b. Property Insurance
Securities Regulation
Other
a. Computers and the Law
b. Employment Law
c. Related Topics
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Primarily a lecture/discussion course, with classroom participation and presentations expected of the students. Instruction is augmented by outside readings and case applications at the discretion of the instructor.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed the course, the student will be able to:
· identify the types of business organizations
· identify the "strengths" and "weaknesses" of each type of business organization
· identify the rights and responsibilities of corporate officers and directors
· differentiate between the various classes of property
· differentiate the methods of acquiring property, and explain the significance of each method
· differentiate wills, trusts, and estates
· identify the reasons for insurance protection
· identify insurable interests
Assessment Measures
Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of problem exercises, papers, and class preparation and participation.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
September 2001 Reviewed Dr. Dan Davidson, Chair