2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

LAW 205 - Contracts


Description: General principles of the law of contracts and drafting of agreements, negotiable instruments, and sales.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Contract case and statutory law
  2. Contract terminology
  3. Drafting techniques
  4. Parole evidence rule
  5. Statute of frauds
  6. Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to sales, negotiable instruments and banking
  7. Ethical considerations

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain and apply the basics of contract formation, execution, breach and remedies. (1-6)
  2. Define contract terminology. (2)
  3. Explain the parole evidence rule and statute of frauds. (4,5)
  4. Analyze cases in contract law. (1)
  5. Describe the functions of the Uniform Commercial Code in the areas of sales, negotiable instruments and banking. (6)
  6. Identify and explain ethical concerns relating to contract law. (7)
  7. Draft sample agreements. (3)