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Dakota College at Bottineau
Course Syllabus
Instructor:
Swain Benson
Course Title & Number:
ACCT 215/Business in the Legal Environment
Credits:
3
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
The legal environment of business, governmental regulation, contract, and
property.
Required Text:
Law for Business
, Ashcroft & Ashcroft, 16
th
Edition
Course Objectives:
To become more familiar with lawful and ethical practices in business.
General Education Goals/Objectives:
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Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role
of science in their lives.
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Goal 4: Demonstrate effective communication
Course Content:
This course introduces the legal environment of business, governmental regulation, contracts,
and property. It examines the legal and regulatory environment in which business firms operate.
Topics include:
Part 1: The Legal System and the Legal Environment of Business
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Introduction to Law, Courts and Court Procedure, Business Torts and Crimes
Government Regulation of Business
Part 2: Contracts
•
Nature and Classes of Contracts, Offer and Acceptance, Capacity to Contract,
Consideration, Defective Agreements, Illegal Agreements, Written Contracts, Third
Parties and Contracts, Termination of Contracts
Part 3: Personal Property
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Nature of Personal Property and Special Bailments