General Business Courses

887-20300 - - - Introduction to Law I - - - NLA

Introduction to the U.S. legal system and the legal environment in which businesses operate. Topics include the judicial process, criminal law, tort law and negligence theory, administrative law, constitutional law, international law, basic concepts in corporations and partnerships, ethical considerations (discussed in each unit), and an in-depth analysis of the law of contracts. Emphasis on case analysis and the application of legal concepts to solve problems. Prerequisites: Two courses in social sciences; sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

887-20400 - - - Introduction to Law II - - - NLA

Continuation of Introduction to Law I. Introduces the Uniform Commercial Code and provides an in-depth analysis of the law of sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions. Topics include agency and employment, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, and antitrust legislation. Emphasis on case analysis and the application of legal concepts to solve problems. The course is not open to accounting majors. Prerequisites: 887-20300 and sophomore standing. A student cannot receive credit for this course and 887-30700. 3 credits. (S,Y)

887-30700 - - - Commercial Law - - - NLA

In-depth analysis of the commercial law. Topics include Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2: sales contracts and risk of loss issues; Article 3: negotiable instruments and the Holder-in-Due-Course doctrine; Article 6: bulk transfers; Article 9: secured transactions; bankruptcy; creditor and debtor rules; mortgages; liens; principals and agents; antitrust legislation; special corporation topics, such as LBOs and insider trading; liability of corporate officers and directors; and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: 887-20300 and junior standing. Previously titled Business Law II (Accounting). A student may not receive credit for this course and 887-20400. 3 credits. (S,Y)

887-31000 - - - International Business Law - - - NLA

An analysis of commercial law in an international context. Topics covered include major national and international trade regulations; international sales, credits, and commercial transactions; resolution processes for international disputes; U.S. trade law; import and export laws; GATT; and the regulation of the international marketplace. Emphasis is on the application of legal concepts to solve problems. Prerequisites: 887-20300; junior standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)

887-32000 - - - Marketplace Regulation and Consumer Protection - - - NLA

Discussion and in-depth study of the role of government in protecting the consumer and regulating marketplace practices. Seminar topics include the costs and effectiveness of the administrative law process, case studies of federal regulatory agencies, and recent developments in marketing and product liability law. Emphasis on research skills and individual and group presentations. Cross-listed with 884-32000. Students may not receive credit for both 887-32000 and 884-32000. Prerequisites: 887-20300; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)

887-32300 - - - Legal Research Seminar - - - NLA

Introduction to legal research and legal writing. During the first half, students use the Cornell University law school library to research state and federal statutes and cases, and they complete weekly research assignments. Once use of the law school library is mastered, the focus changes to a tutorial-structured course in which students use computerized databases located at Ithaca College to prepare legal memoranda. Prerequisites: 887-20300; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)

887-35300 - - - Real Estate Law - - - NLA

Fundamental concepts of the law of real property, including real estate contracts, liens, leases, mortgages, deeds, zoning and other limitations on land use, and such specialized topics as real estate implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prerequisites: 887-20300; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

887-43000 - - - Business and Society - - - NLA

Interrelationships of individuals, business firms, consumer groups, and governments in American society. Case studies are used to illustrate a broad range of issues, such as business social responsibilities, governmental regulation of business, antitrust cases, and the role of consumer movements. Prerequisites: Senior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

887-49700 - - - Selected Topics in General Business - - - NLA

See 880-39700. Offered on demand only. (IRR)

887-49800 - - - Internship: General Business - - - NLA

See 882-49800. (F-S,Y)

887-49900 - - - Independent Study: General Business - - - NLA

See 880-49900. (F-S,Y)

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