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Course Criteria
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101) A survey of major theories of science. Considers the nature of scientific knowledge, the roots of science in our everyday cognition and behavior, the relation of theory to experimentation, the social implications of science, the relation of physical to social science and the relation of science to technology.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101) In-depth analysis of the writings and ideology of a major figure in the history of philosophical thought. Particular aspects of that figure's contribution to philosophy, or relationships with other philosophers or schools of thought, are to be determined by the instructor in the context of the specific thinker chosen.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisite: ENG 100/101) An exploration of ethical theories cited and applied to contemporary environmental issues, such as animal rights and experimentation, habitat loss, species extinction, pollution, industrialization, and population control. Western cultural and ecological assumptions are examined through the lenses of humanitarian, eco-centric, and utilitarian perspectives.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101) An examination of value theories from historical, cultural, and ideological perspectives. Personal, professional, and societal moral dilemmas are illustrated and analyzed within the contemporary context of real-world challenges to ethical problem-solving. Responsibility, accountability, presuppositions, and consequences are all debated on a case-study basis.
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4.50 Credits
Note: This is a mandatory first course for all new students in all programs. Introduction to the nature of the law and the legal system and an overview of areas of legal practice. Focus on legal problem solving, case analysis, fact pattern analysis, selected topical surveys of law, and legal ethics and professional responsibility for the legal assistant.
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4.50 Credits
This course will teach computer technology as a tool to assist the legal professional in the practice of law. The class utilizes lecture, group discussion, and hands-on computer usage. Using the latest software for time and billing, case management, docketing control, and litigation support, students will tackle legal projects with assignments in the computer lab. Students will learn how to effectively evaluate vendor products as well as design and manage a litigation database project. Also covered are telecommunications and computer-assisted research, such as Lexis, Westlaw, and CD-ROM databases. Ethical considerations, such as software piracy, misuse of software and databases, security, and the protection of client data are reviewed.
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4.50 Credits
A study of the organization and functioning of the law firm. Topics include behavioral aspects; financial planning and management; problem-solving techniques and promoting change; personnel administration, including job descriptions, hiring practices, orientation and training techniques; and salary administration and productivity measurement.
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4.50 Credits
The law relating to the various types of real-property interests and estates, methods of transferring title, recording statutes and title searches, the nature and scope of easements, leasehold interests, the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, the law of adverse possession, and covenants regarding title.
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4.50 Credits
A survey of the fundamental principles of the law of intentional torts (e.g., battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress); negligence (standard of care, breach of duty, causation, damages); strict liability; as well as the torts of nuisance, defamation, invasion of privacy torts; and the defenses to each of these torts. Also, concepts of products liability and vicarious liability will be addressed.
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4.50 Credits
A study of basic contract principles, including formation, validity, defenses to formation, rights of third parties, performance, breach, remedies, and damages. Case analysis and application of principles are emphasized. Selected code sections from Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Restatement Second of Contracts are also covered.
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