Q UINCY COLLEGE Paralegal Studies Program Paralegal Studies Program Business Law I Introduction to the Course Business Law I Introduction to the Course

Instructor Name: Rick Hauck Name: Rick Hauck Educational Background: Educational Background: B.A., The Citadel - English B.A., The Citadel - English M.S., Boston University – Public Relations M.S., Boston University – Public Relations M.B.A., Suffolk University – Finance M.B.A., Suffolk University – Finance J.D., New England School of Law J.D., New England School of Law Professional Background: Professional Background: Attorney with 25 years of experience (concentration in Business and Real Estate Law) Attorney with 25 years of experience (concentration in Business and Real Estate Law) Over 35 years of business experience in the Heavy Construction, High Tech Manufacturing, and Business Consulting industries Over 35 years of business experience in the Heavy Construction, High Tech Manufacturing, and Business Consulting industries Adjunct Instructor in Paralegal Studies since 2002 Adjunct Instructor in Paralegal Studies since 2002

Course Description An introduction to law and court systems, crimes and torts, and contractual relationships, including general contract law, sales of goods, warranties, and consumer protection law.

Course Learning Objectives  The Legal Environment  Basic Structure of the U.S. Legal System  Fundamentals of Due Process  Criminal Law and Procedure  Elements of Crimes  Torts  Basic Types of Tort Liability  Elements of Negligence  The Legal Environment  Basic Structure of the U.S. Legal System  Fundamentals of Due Process  Criminal Law and Procedure  Elements of Crimes  Torts  Basic Types of Tort Liability  Elements of Negligence

Course Learning Objectives (cont’d)  Contracts  Elements of a Valid Contract  Consideration  Contractual Capacity  Contracts That Must Be Evidenced in Writing  Rights of Third Parties  Remedies for Breach of Contract  Commercial Transactions  Warranties and Product Liability  Consumer and Environmental Law  Contracts  Elements of a Valid Contract  Consideration  Contractual Capacity  Contracts That Must Be Evidenced in Writing  Rights of Third Parties  Remedies for Breach of Contract  Commercial Transactions  Warranties and Product Liability  Consumer and Environmental Law

Learning Methods Readings, lectures and class discussion. Readings, lectures and class discussion.

Student Performance Evaluation (Grading) Grade Component Maximum Total Points Weight in Final Grade Examination 1 (Chapters 1 and 3 through 7) 20 20% Examination 2 (Chapters 9 through 11) 20 20% Examination 3 (Chapters 12, 24 and 25) 20 20% Written Essay Assignment (see attachment) 20 20% Class Participation (see attachment) 20 20% Total %

Course Text Jeffrey F. Beatty and Susan S. Samuelson, Introduction to Business Law, 3 rd Ed., South Western College/West (2009) ISBN:

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