308526 (v.1) Bus 110 - Legal Studies
| Area: | Curtin Business School |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Syllabus: | The function of law in society. How laws are made - Parliament and the Court System. Criminal law and Civil law. Torts and basic law of negligence. Basic contract law. Rights/obligations under tenancy law. Technology and law - medical science, information systems, forensic science and crime. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of of their basic legal rights, obligations/duties and the workings of the legal system. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Newson, L., and Aldous, J., (2002), The Legal Maze, 4th ed., VCTA Publishing. Ridley, L., (2003), Legal Studies Workbook (BUS110), PIBT. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Participation 10%. Assignment One - Poster 10%. Assignment Two - Precedent 5%. Assignment Three - Torts Essay 15%. Mid-semester test 20%. Final Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
