Covers the basic origins, structure, procedures and terminology of the American legal system and the foundation of law. This course enables students to understand legal aspects of common business activities. Students become aware of potentially serious legal situations, and learn legal language to facilitate discussion of legal issues. They also learn how and when to contact an attorney, and study specific rules and regulations of laws that govern the court system, e.g., crimes, torts, property (real and personal), and contracts. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall and spring semesters.

An introduction to the legal process to demonstrate its effects on business. Emphasis is placed on legislative, administrative, and common law, stressing topics affecting business such as environmental issues, consumer rights, and special and ethical problems confronting business management; thus, the focus is on public law, the regulation of business, and legal trends rather than on detailed private law. Three semester hours.