Contract Law


Full Description


By creating rules about what constitutes contracts (basic contract law), society describes those agreements that help a society to conduct business. Specialized rules apply to sales and lease contracts.


For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.

This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.


Course Textbook link:





Outcomes:


Upon completion of this course, students will
  • Know what is necessary to create a valid legal contract;
  • Understand how issues regarding any of the elements of a contract can render it voidable;
  • Recognize when third parties receive rights out of such a contract;
  • See the effects of when a contract is completed, or breached; and
  • Discover that different rules apply to sales and lease contracts so that business can move quickly and efficiently.


Assessment:


Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 15 chapters of material). Students may query the instructor up to three times, via e-mail, regarding course content.Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.

Week 1


(Students using the 8th Edition need to go to the course site for reading assignments)

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Contact Hours: 24