LAW 208 Law and Society (3) The development of law as an expression of man's desire for
order in society. The relationship of the individual to the American legal system is examined
through criminal and civil law.
LAW 209 Law and the Professions (3) This course is designed to address professional liability in
American law. Following a brief review of the relationship of law to society, professional
liability will be selectively addressed in such areas as the natural sciences, social sciences, liberal
arts and education. There will be some legal research. (This course is designed for majors
outside of the College of Business and Management. Business and management majors will not
receive General Education credit for this course.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
LAW 308 Social, Political and Legal Environment of Business (4) This course is concerned with
the environment in which business actually operates. The major emphasis of the course is on the
legal environment with primary emphasis on the relationship of the law to the competitive
economic system. Topics include product liability, contracts, forms of business organization,
anti-trust, administrative and labor law, how to recognize legal issues, how to prepare for an
attorney and the court system. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
LAW 309 Private Law and Business (3-4) Primary course emphasis, three credits, relates to the
study of real and personal property, trusts and wills, insurance, bailments and liens, sales,
negotiable instruments, and banking. Secondary course emphasis, one additional credit, adds
private and public law topics associated with the AICPA exam questions. Combined text and
case study approach. Prerequisite: Junior standing; Law 308 also is recommended.
LAW 407 International Business Law (3) This course will acquaint students with the laws,
organizations and principles that impact upon the transaction of business in the international
arena. Private law. Lecture, case study approach. Prerequisite: Junior standing and one course in
legal studies.
LAW 408 Labor Law (3) A study of the development of collective bargaining law in the United
States with emphasis on administrative, judicial and legislative regulation of labor unions.
Arbitration is reviewed. Prerequisite: Junior standing and one course in legal studies.
LAW 493 Directed Readings in Law (1-4) A student must submit a plan of study for approval by
the faculty member and the dean before enrolling.
LAW 499 Independent Study in Law (2-6) This course permits a student to engage in legal
studies related field work individually or in groups. Program approval and supervision will be
administered by the legal studies instructor. Prerequisite: Junior standing, permission of
instructor and eight hours from legal studies.
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