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Course Prefix
MGT
Course Number
12
School Identifier
Course Suffix
A
Schools
IBS - Business Sciences
Open Entry
No
Department
IBUS - Business Mgmt
Subject
MGTGEN - Management: General
Program
MANAGE - Business: Management
Course Title
The Legal Environment of Business
Short Title
Legal Environment/Bus
Course TOP Codes should be aligned with the program. Career Education must use an occupational TOP Code. Please check the TOP Code manual or consult with the Curriculum Specialist for assistance.
CB03 TOP Code
050600 - Business Management
CB04 Course Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
California Classification Code (CB11)
Y - Credit Course
Effective Implementation date of new/revised course
Fall 2017
Catalog Course Description
This course introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society while focusing on fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions, including its effects on managerial decision-making and methods of resolving disputes. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. Credit may be earned in either MGT 12A or 12AH, but not both. C-ID: BUS 125
Class Schedule Course Description
Focuses on the legal system and its effect on the business environment. Credit in either MGT 12A or 12AH, but not both. C-ID: BUS 125
Justification of Need
Course revision to strengthen alignment with C-ID Descriptors. Consolidate objectives and strengthen alignment between outline, objectives, assignments and methods of assessment per tech review committee recommendations.
Material Fee
0.00
Is this a cross listed course? No

Units/Hours

CB04: Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
This course is variable No
This course is approved for lab workload (1.0) No
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Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Min
3.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Min
0.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Min
0.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Min
3.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Max
CB07 Min Units
3.00
CB06 Max Units
3.00
Total Min Unit Calculation
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours3.000.000.003.00
Total Contact Hours49.800.000.0049.80
Lecture Hour Equivalent3.000.000.003.00
Full Time Equivalent Faculty20.000.000.0020.00
Units3.000.000.003.00
Outside of Class Hours99.60
Total Student Learning Hours149.40
Total Max Unit Calculation
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Total Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Lecture Hour Equivalent0.000.000.000.00
Full Time Equivalent Faculty0.000.000.000.00
Units0.000.000.003.00
Outside of Class Hours0.00
Total Student Learning Hours0.00
Maximum Enrollment 45
Anticipated Enrollment 45
Maximum WFCH
135.000
Average WFCH
135.000
Open Entry
No
Grading Method
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Repeatability

Only select YES if non-credit or a qualified KNES Course
Repeatable
No
The Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses are editable by admin only.
Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses
Repeatability Group Information
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This course is part of a Repeatability Group No

Distance Education

Each mode of instruction for an existing course intended for delivery by Distance Education (DE) shall be separately reviewed and approved by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. DE mode of instruction includes any regularly scheduled work that replaces otherwise scheduled class (“face”) time. [per Education Code 55378]
This course is/or proposed for DE
Describe how this is designed for accessibility

General Education/Transfer

Degree Transfer Applicability
Proposed Transfer Types
Acceptable to CSUC, UC or Private
Removing GE? No
Explanation
UC Transferable Course
Y - UC Credit
General Education
UC Approval Date
CSU Approval Date
CSU GE Approval Date
IGETC Approval Date
Local GE Approval Date
Comparable SC/IVC Courses
650745.00
Description BUS 13 Active
Subject
Course
428957.10
Description BUS 14 Obsolete
Subject
Course
428957.25
Description BUS 14 Obsolete
Subject
Course
428957.20
Description BUS 14 Obsolete
Subject
Course
500060.10
Description BUS 12A Obsolete
Subject
Course
992818.00
Description BUS 13H Active
Subject
Course
Comparable Transfer Courses
Business Law
Course Number
BUS 110
Articulation College System
CSU
4-yr Institution
CSU Channel Island
Business Law
Course Number
ARE 18
Articulation College System
UC
4-yr Institution
UC Davis
Course Number
Articulation College System
4-yr Institution
SC/IVC Code No
CSU GE Yes
TR - Transferable as an elective-does not fit GE pattern
CSU AI Areas No
IGETC No
Cal-GETC No
CID
BUS 125
Subject
Course

Requisites

Course Requisites
Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View
 

Requisite Validation

Legacy Requisite Validation

Learning Objectives



Bloom's Taxonomy

Students participating in this class will:
Demonstrate the use of Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) methodology to brief a case.
Synthesize the relationship between ethics, law, & society and develop comprehensive, rational arguments for ethical positions, and describe the implications for the individual, the business, and for the consumer.
Classify the various kinds of laws, and describe the key elements of the U.S. Constitution and the concepts of the various schools of jurisprudence.
Compare the court system and alternative dispute resolution systems.
Identify emerging civil and criminal legal problems in the area of internet and computer use (Cyber Law).
Analyze legal issues relating to international trade and the legal principles and doctrines that create harmonious relations among countries.
Describe the legal responsibilities of product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers as they pertain to product liability.
Describe the types of intellectual property, discuss cases of infringement, and detail measures for their protection.
Explain the basic elements of a contract, the sources of laws governing contracts, the conditions for an offer to be valid, contracts in writing, discharge, and remedies.
Identify and apply legal concepts to bankruptcy remedies and explain the rights and responsibilities of creditors and debtors and relate those to bankruptcy protections.
Explain the laws pertaining to employment and labor, including agency, labor relations, discrimination, privacy, job security, and immigration.
Compare the various forms of business organizations and how they are created, managed, and terminated.
Discuss the regulatory environment and summarize key topics related to investor protection and corporate governance; and anti-trust, monopoly, and restraint of trade.
Describe the major federal legislation that pertains to the protection of the environment.

Content

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Course Lecture Content (Use outline format)
  1. Introduction to the Legal Environment
    1. Critical Thinking and Business Law
    2. Case Briefs and the use of Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) Methodology for Legal Analysis
    3. Ethics and Business Decision Making
    4. The U.S. Court System
    5. Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution
    6. Constitutional Principles
    7. Crime, Cyber Law, and the Business Community
    8. Tort Law
    9. International and Comparative Law
  2. The Commercial Environment
    1. Negligence and Strict Liability
    2. Product Liability
    3. Intellectual Property
    4. Uniform Commercial Code
    5. Contracts, Third Party Rights, and Breach
    6. Sales, Leases, and E-Contracts
    7. Bankruptcy
  3. The Employment Environment
    1. Agency
    2. Employment Relationships
    3. Employment Discrimination
    4. Immigration and Labor Law
  4. Forms of Business Organizations
    1. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Special Organizations
    2. Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships
    3. Corporations
  5. The Regulatory Environment
    1. Administrative Law
    2. Consumer Protection
    3. Environmental Law
    4. Land-Use Control
    5. Antitrust, Monopoly and Restraint of Trade
    6. Investor Protection and Corporate Governance
  6. Property
    1. The Nature of Property, Personal Property, and Bailments
    2. Real Property
    3. Landlord-Tenant Law
    4. Wills and Trusts
Course Lab/Activity Content

Assignments

Typical Outside-of-Class Assignments
Reading Assignments
Reading assignments from textbook and other sources pertaining to lecture topics covered including, but not limited to, critical thinking, IRAC methodology, ethics, schools of jurisprudence, U.S. Court system, constitutional principles, classification of law, cyber-law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, real and personal property, agency, employment law, forms of business organizations, consumer protection, and environmental protection.
Writing Assignments
Compose responses to questions that apply concepts of law to business including, but not limited to, constitutional principles, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, real and personal property, agency, employment law, environmental protection, personal and real property, and landlord-tenant law. Summarize a court case utilizing IRAC methodology.
Oral Assignments
Use the Internet and available databases such as Lexis/Nexis to research legal cases as they relate to the topics covered that may include, but not limited to, the court system, dispute resolution, cyber law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, employment law, property, agency, business entities, regulation environment, and protection of the environment.
Other Assignments
Use the Internet and available databases such as Lexis/Nexis to research legal cases as they relate to the topics covered that may include, but not limited to, the court system, dispute resolution, cyber law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, employment law, property, agency, business entities, regulation environment, and protection of the environment.

Method of Evaluation

Legacy Methods of Evaluation
  1. Quizzes and tests, both objective and essay, to assess level of knowledge and ability to apply concepts presented in course will be used. Topics assessed include, but not limited to, legal terminology, ethics, schools of jurisprudence, U.S. Court system, constitutional principles, classification of law, cyber-law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, real and personal property, agency, employment law, forms of business organizations, consumer protection, environmental protection, personal property, real property, and landlord-tenant law.
  2. Graded exercises and assignments that assess level of knowledge and ability to apply of legal concepts will be used.  Topics assessed include, but not limited to, ethics, contracts, civil law, torts, environmental law, employment law, antitrust law, and international law as those laws pertain to the business legal environment.
  3. Instructor-evaluated briefs of historical cases which demonstrate the student's ability to discern the concepts of law, research and write papers, evaluations, and or briefs of court cases utilizing Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion  (IRAC) methodology. Student briefs must also demonstrate the student's ability to select topics utilizing proper steps in researching, reading citations, finding relevant cases and preparing a brief of the case utilizing the proper legal format.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Required Texts

Specify Formatting Style
APA
Textbook (Minimum of 1 Required)
Recommended Yes
Condition and/or
Author(s) Kubasek, Nancy
Title Dynamic Business Law
Edition 3rd
City
Publisher McGraw Hill
Year 2014
Rationale
ISBN #
Textbook Transfer Data
Manual
Periodical
Software
Other Learning Materials

Library

Resource Needs
Library electronic resources will support this class No
N/A No
I recommend we add No
Materials in the Library support this class No
Other No
Legacy Additional Resources

Attached Files

Attach any required or supporting documents here. Supported file types include Word, PDF, Excel, and other similar file types.

Attached File
MGT 12A - 12AH SLOs

Codes/Dates

Dates
School Approval
01/30/2017
Curriculum Committee Approval
04/26/2017
Board of Trustees
09/25/2017
State Approval
02/28/1994
Technical Change Comment
Originator Scott, Daniel
Origination Date
2016-08-30
Implement Date
2017-09-25
Instructional Services
Effective Implementation date of new/revised course Fall 2017
Classification and Codes
Division IBS - Business Sciences
Department IBUS - Business Mgmt
Program MANAGE - Business: Management
Subject MGT
Catalog Id 4320.00
CB03 TOP Code
050600 - Business Management
CB00 Course Control Number
CCC000389796
CB04 Course Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
CB05 Course Transfer Status
A - Transferable to both UC and CSU.
CB08 Course Basic Skill Status (PBS Status)
N - Not Basic Skills
CB09 SAM Code
C - Clearly Occupational
CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
CB11 California Classification Codes
Y - Credit Course
CB13 Special Class Status
N - Course is not a special class.
CB21 Course Prior to College
Y - Not applicable
CB22 Non Credit Course Category
Y - Not Applicable, Credit course
CB23 Funding Agency Category
Y - Not Applicable (funding not used to develop course)
CB24 Program Course Status
Program Applicable
CB25 Course General Education Status
CB26 Course Support Course Status
CB27 Course Upper Division Status
CIP Code
Soc Code
Course Accounting Method
C - Census
Material Code
Required Prereq
No
Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View
Prereq Code
Prereq Earned
MG20 - MGT 12B
Required Coreq
No
Coreq Key
Coreq Course(s)
Admin Use Only

Methods of Instruction

Method of Instruction
Methods of Instruction
LEC - Lecture Instruction Only

ASSIST

Queue for Assist No
Last Request From Queue
Last Direct Request

ASSIST Preview

Prefix MGT
Course Number
12A
Content
  1. Introduction to the Legal Environment
    1. Critical Thinking and Business Law
    2. Case Briefs and the use of Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) Methodology for Legal Analysis
    3. Ethics and Business Decision Making
    4. The U.S. Court System
    5. Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution
    6. Constitutional Principles
    7. Crime, Cyber Law, and the Business Community
    8. Tort Law
    9. International and Comparative Law
  2. The Commercial Environment
    1. Negligence and Strict Liability
    2. Product Liability
    3. Intellectual Property
    4. Uniform Commercial Code
    5. Contracts, Third Party Rights, and Breach
    6. Sales, Leases, and E-Contracts
    7. Bankruptcy
  3. The Employment Environment
    1. Agency
    2. Employment Relationships
    3. Employment Discrimination
    4. Immigration and Labor Law
  4. Forms of Business Organizations
    1. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Special Organizations
    2. Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships
    3. Corporations
  5. The Regulatory Environment
    1. Administrative Law
    2. Consumer Protection
    3. Environmental Law
    4. Land-Use Control
    5. Antitrust, Monopoly and Restraint of Trade
    6. Investor Protection and Corporate Governance
  6. Property
    1. The Nature of Property, Personal Property, and Bailments
    2. Real Property
    3. Landlord-Tenant Law
    4. Wills and Trusts
Lab Content
Course Description
This course introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society while focusing on fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions, including its effects on managerial decision-making and methods of resolving disputes. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. Credit may be earned in either MGT 12A or 12AH, but not both. C-ID: BUS 125
Is Honors
No
Lecture Hours
49.8000
Lab Hours
0.0000
Outline Approval Date
2017-04-26
Outline Effective Date
2017-09-25
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Advisories
Enrollment Limitations
Objectives
  • Demonstrate the use of Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) methodology to brief a case.
  • Compare the court system and alternative dispute resolution systems.
  • Explain the basic elements of a contract, the sources of laws governing contracts, the conditions for an offer to be valid, contracts in writing, discharge, and remedies.
  • Describe the legal responsibilities of product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers as they pertain to product liability.
  • Identify and apply legal concepts to bankruptcy remedies and explain the rights and responsibilities of creditors and debtors and relate those to bankruptcy protections.
  • Compare the various forms of business organizations and how they are created, managed, and terminated.
  • Discuss the regulatory environment and summarize key topics related to investor protection and corporate governance; and anti-trust, monopoly, and restraint of trade.
  • Describe the major federal legislation that pertains to the protection of the environment.
  • Synthesize the relationship between ethics, law, & society and develop comprehensive, rational arguments for ethical positions, and describe the implications for the individual, the business, and for the consumer.
  • Explain the laws pertaining to employment and labor, including agency, labor relations, discrimination, privacy, job security, and immigration.
  • Identify emerging civil and criminal legal problems in the area of internet and computer use (Cyber Law).
  • Describe the types of intellectual property, discuss cases of infringement, and detail measures for their protection.
  • Analyze legal issues relating to international trade and the legal principles and doctrines that create harmonious relations among countries.
  • Classify the various kinds of laws, and describe the key elements of the U.S. Constitution and the concepts of the various schools of jurisprudence.
Instruction Methods
Lecture Instruction Only
Evaluation Methods
Other Texts
Assignments
  • Reading

    Reading assignments from textbook and other sources pertaining to lecture topics covered including, but not limited to, critical thinking, IRAC methodology, ethics, schools of jurisprudence, U.S. Court system, constitutional principles, classification of law, cyber-law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, real and personal property, agency, employment law, forms of business organizations, consumer protection, and environmental protection.

  • Writing

    Compose responses to questions that apply concepts of law to business including, but not limited to, constitutional principles, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, real and personal property, agency, employment law, environmental protection, personal and real property, and landlord-tenant law. Summarize a court case utilizing IRAC methodology.

  • Oral Assignments

    Use the Internet and available databases such as Lexis/Nexis to research legal cases as they relate to the topics covered that may include, but not limited to, the court system, dispute resolution, cyber law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, employment law, property, agency, business entities, regulation environment, and protection of the environment.

  • Other Assignments

    Use the Internet and available databases such as Lexis/Nexis to research legal cases as they relate to the topics covered that may include, but not limited to, the court system, dispute resolution, cyber law, crimes, torts, international trade, product liability, intellectual property, contracts, bankruptcy, employment law, property, agency, business entities, regulation environment, and protection of the environment.