LAW - Law   

LAW 301 - Constitutional Law   (3 Credits)
   This course examines the legal environment established by the United States Constitution, including relations between state and federal government and the separation of power between branches of the federal government. The course also examines specific issues related to due process and judicial review, equal protection under the law, and individual rights.

LAW 302 - Criminal Law    (3 Credits)
   This course provides an introduction to substantive criminal law. The course reviews the principles and doctrines underpinning theories of responsibility in crimes against persons and property, justifications for punishment, and theories of defense. Specific cases examined include those involving both individual and corporate criminal activity.

LAW 411 - International Law   (3 Credits)
   This course provides an introduction to sources of international public law, relationships between stakeholders, and issues of jurisdiction. Sources of law examined include treaties, executive agreements, and customs; stakeholders include states, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations; jurisdictional issues include the role of tribunals, arbitration systems, and the International Court of Justice. Specific focus is placed on the role of international law in the United States, and the use of force among states.

LAW 412 - Cyberlaw and Ethics   (3 Credits)
   This course examines the legal and ethical environment arising from the use of the Internet and other interactive communication technologies. The course reviews legal frameworks that are evolving for arbitrating issues involving copyright, intellectual property, privacy, free speech, and contracts. In addition, the course highlights ethical issues in the use of computer systems.

LAW 431 - Business Law I   (3 Credits)
   An introduction to the sources of American law; the federal and state court system; the judicial process; the law of torts and crimes.  Greater emphasis, however, is placed on the formation, operation, and discharge of contracts; the law of sales; commercial paper and ethics.
Prerequisites: ENG 176, MGT 303

LAW 432 - Business Law II   (3 Credits)
   This course continues the student's in-depth analysis of business law by examining topics in government regulation, consumer protection, bailments, agency, real property, wills, trusts, labor, employment laws, and international law.
   Prerequisite: LAW 431 or consent of instructor.