BUS 18
Business Law I
Course Description
This course introduces students to the American legal system with a focus on laws applicable to business. Topics include sources of law, law and ethics, the structure of the federal and state court systems, the litigation process, alternative dispute resolution methods, contracts, torts, agency law, criminal law and process, legal research methods, and the corporate form of business organization.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39579 | BUS 18 | 02 | M·W···· | 09:30 AM-11:45 AM | Steven Jackman | MCC-17 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
BUS-018.-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Essen of Business Law (7th Edition) Beatty © 2022 ISBN: 9780357633960 | Textbook | Required | $389.00 | $291.75 | $163.38 | |
| Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment (7th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342887 | E-Book | Required | $120.49 | |||
| Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment (7th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342887 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $68.99 | |||
| Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment (7th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342887 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $94.99 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- BUS D010.