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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PGL 1011 In this required legal specialty course, students examine basic concepts of civil litigation. Topics include interviews, investigation, court jurisdiction, filing lawsuits, discovery, settlement, trial preparation, and post-trial practice. Emphasis is on the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure. Students research litigation rules, conduct investigations, draft pleadings, perform discovery, and draft motions. Independent research time on the Internet is required. It is recommended that students take BAD 1330 and PGL 1210 before enrolling in this course. Course fee: $20.00
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BAD 1330, PGL 1210 and PGL 1041; plus permission of department chair Cooperative Education allows students to combine academic study with on-the-job experience by working on training assignments coordinated by departmental faculty. The major objective of cooperative education is the application of classroom theory in a work environment. Grading in this course is pass or fail.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PGL 2910 plus permission of department chair Students continue the cooperative education assignments begun in PGL 2910 or begin new assignments. Grading in this course is pass or fail.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PGL 1210; plus PGL 2220 taken in the same or a previous semester; plus permission of department chair Students conduct advanced legal research in legal topics of interest and prepare written legal memoranda. Independent research time in a law library and on the Internet is required. This course may be appropriate for practicing paralegals who desire to update their research and writing skills. This course may be taken only once for credit. Students considering this course should contact the department chair at least eight weeks prior to the anticipated enrollment to determine if the course is appropriate for their needs. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students are introduced to the principles of reasoning and valid inference. Topics include induction, deduction, analysis of statements and arguments, appraisal of classifications, hypotheses and analogies, and evaluation of definitions, meaning, content, and ambiguity. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students learn about religious world views such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, Hunduism, Buddhism, and others. Students examine aspects of these religious traditions and their influence on personal and cultural identity. Topics may include some of the following: belief, unbelief and faith; God; religious attitude; and freedom. Readings will be drawn from philosophers, scientists, theologians, psychologists, and creative writers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students survey philosophical issues arising out of the attempt to understand the world scientifically. Topics will include scientific methodology, revolution, observation, explanation, causation, and the difference between science and non-science. Offered days and evenings during the fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students examine the historical development of ethical principles from the ancient world to the present. They survey the major ethical theories which have significantly affected civilization.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students examine contemporary ethical conflicts and gain an understanding of the language, concepts, and traditions of ethics. They develop the intellectual tools to analyze moral dilemmas that will affect their lives, workplace, and public policy. A variety of topics are explored including euthanasia, sexual morality, capital punishment, job discrimination, welfare, animal rights, and the environment. Offered in the spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students learn about legal issues in contemporary society. Students examine the foundations of law and its function in American culture. Topics include some of the following: law and morality; civil disobedience; equality; and rights and justice. Readings are drawn from the philosophers, legal scholars, political scientists, sociologists, and court decisions.
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