Law & Environment (LE)

LE 252     Personal Business Law     3 Credit Hours

This course is designed for the non-business student and includes business law topics of direct interest in the management of personal business affairs. Topics covered are: product safety regulation, contracts, personal property, real estate, mortgages, landlord-tenant, wills and estates, insurance, employer-employee relations, unfair business practices, and an introduction to the lawmaking and enforcement processes.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Sophomore or Junior or Senior or Graduate

LE 253     Business Law     3 Credit Hours

To introduce students to laws and regulations that impact the business environment. Topics include business litigation, the regulatory environment, contracts, sale of goods, and legal considerations in dealing with employees, competitors, suppliers and customers. (F,W,S)

Restriction(s):
Cannot enroll if Class is Freshman

LE 452     The Legal Environment of Bus     3 Credit Hours

To introduce the management student to the functioning of legal systems and the effect of regulation on the business environment. Topics covered include an exploration of legal and ethical forces that impact the policy and practice of business in dealing with customers, employers, owners, and competitors.

Prerequisite(s): COMP 106 or COMP 270 or COMP 280 or COMP 220 or Composition Placement Score with a score of 40

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Junior or Senior

LE 453     Business Law: Advanced Topics     3 Credit Hours

To study advanced topics in business law, including sales, secured transactions, and other portions of the Uniform Commercial Code; advanced topics in contract law; the legal advantages/ disadvantages of various types of business entities, and legal steps in formation and governance; aspects of corporate law; the law of agency; and other selected topics.

Prerequisite(s): LE 452

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Junior or Senior