2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Human Resources Management |
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Information Technology Management |
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LAW 110 Contract Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Contract law governs the enforceability and enforcement of promises. As such, it is an essential building block in the formation of commercial and other formal, legal arrangements. In Contracts, students will learn the policies, principles, and rules relating to (1) contract formation; (2) the requirement of what is known as “consideration” to support a contract and its exceptions; (3) equitable bases for enforcing promises; (4) legal remedies for breach of contract as well as for equitable causes of action; and (5) the requirement of a “writing” for certain contracts. This course will study the common law (i.e., judge-made law) and select portions of the Uniform Commercial Code (a model statute adopted in many jurisdictions).
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LAW 111 Torts: the Law of Civil Harms 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Torts: the Law of Civil Harms introduces students to the three major categories of torts, or civil harms, namely intentional torts, negligent torts and strict liability torts. In addition, the course will allow students to master the elements of and defenses to each category of tort. The course will also allow students to examine the policies used to justify and criticize the different types of torts. The course will thus involve extensive discussion of the aims and challenges of the torts system, and its socio-economic functions, including consideration of matters such as defective products and medical malpractice liability.
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LAW 112 Procedure 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Procedure will introduce students to the fundamental aspects of both U.S. civil and criminal procedure, as well as introducing them to the basic procedural aspects of many administrative law proceedings. The course will introduce students to the common law, constitutional law and statutory law justifications for different features of civil and criminal procedure. The course thus will explore the differences between civil procedure, which enables people to litigate civil disputes, and criminal procedure. Thus, students will acquire familiarity with the steps required to initiate a civil lawsuit, including such matters as pleading, discovery, the role of the court and jury, motions, and appeal. In the criminal procedure context, students will learn about the constitutional and other rights of criminal defendants (e.g., the right to counsel) and the extent of police powers (e.g., confessions, lineups and search and seizure), in addition to covering topics such as prosecutorial discretion, the role of grand and trial juries and topics like criminal sentencing, appellate review and habeas corpus.
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LAW 113 Legal Writing and Research 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Legal Writing and Research is a skills-based course that provides students with the essential tools to conduct legal analysis and to research, organize and write legal documents. In addition, students will develop fundamental research skills using a wide range of legal materials, as well as learning how to reference and cite legal sources. During the course, students will learn how to research and draft basic, widely used legal documents, including a client advice letter, a predictive memorandum based on a case file and a persuasive motion for a trial court. The course will also include exercises in oral advocacy, defending and explaining some of the documents produced by students in the course.
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LAW 114 Property Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
In Property Law, students will be introduced to and acquire mastery of the basic principles of Property Law in all of its social, economic and legal dimensions. Property Law covers a wide range of concerns, including real, personal, and intellectual property. As such, Property Law introduces students to a multitude of different, specialized substantive legal areas, such as family law, land use law, landlord-tenant law real estate law, wills, trusts and estate law, and others. The course also affords students the ability to understand and master the difference between common, or judge-made, law and statutory law enacted by legislators; this allows students to examine the debates about the ideal sources of lawmaking. Finally, Property Law will allow students to develop analytical and drafting skills related to documents as diverse as a residential lease and an estate plan and last will and testament.
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LAW 115 Constitutional Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Constitutional Law focuses on developing knowledge of constitutional law and litigation as well as skills related to legal analysis, professionalism, and practical legal writing. The course will introduce students to a wide range of substantive knowledge, including the following: the role and purpose of constitutions generally and the influences and history of the U.S. Constitution; the purpose and function of the U.S. federal judicial, executive, and legislative branches; the reach and application of the federal Constitution in relation to all levels of government action and private conduct; and the history and importance of federal jurisprudence related to separation of powers, federalism, substantive due process, and equal protection.
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LAW 116 Administrative Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
Administrative Law surveys the organization, authority, and procedures of civil administrative agencies in relation to rulemaking, adjudication, and judicial review of administrative rulings and decisions. As such, Administrative Law explores the constitutional powers and limitations of government actors, as well as exploring controversies about the breadth of governmental power. The course examines the role of both U.S. federal and state administrative agencies. Administrative Law also introduces students to major areas of regulated activity, from bankruptcy and family law to communications, financial and securities, and trade law.
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LAW 120 Asylum and Refugee Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
The course focuses on U.S. and national asylum law and procedure, international refugee protection law and procedure, and significant debates regarding these topics. Students will become familiar with the procedures and processes for the various agencies directed to handle asylum and refugee matters, including USCIS, US ICE, Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts of review. Considerable time will be devoted to considering the policy and philosophical justifications for and against various asylum and refugee laws and regulations.
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LAW 121 Criminal Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
This course introduces students to the study of substantive criminal law. It examines the rules of conduct for major crimes against persons and property - from homicide to burglary, robbery and arson - and the defenses to such crimes. The course also considers the development of and philosophical rationales for criminal law, including debates about topics such as punishment, incarceration, and rehabilitation. Students will also be asked to consider criminal law through a social justice lens and compare the approaches to criminal law in the U.S. to that of other countries.
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LAW 122 Introduction to Intellectual Property Law 3 unit(s) (New course under development.)
This course provides an overview of the main fields of intellectual property (IP) law, including trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It explores the theoretical justifications for providing “property-like” rights in the intangibles that each of these main doctrinal areas of IP law protects. The course examines what is protected by each type of IP, what is required to have valid IP rights, what rights the IP owner has, what limits apply to those rights, if any, and what constitutes a violation of those rights.
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MKT 50 Foundations and Strategy of Digital Marketing 3 unit(s) As we deepen our relationships with the internet and our devices, there is more opportunity to communicate to customers online. Today over 50% of all marketing expenditure in the US goes to digital marketing and this number is growing every year. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of digital marketing and how to create strategies that ensure you achieve your marketing goals. You will understand how to think about your customer, different channels you have available to you and how to measure and improve your marketing campaigns.
This course aims to develop the student’s understanding of marketing in the context of a business and provide a framework for students to think about concepts such as segmentation, targeting, value propositions, and metrics. The course culminates in a final presentation in which the student will use the PACE framework to analyze and create a digital marketing plan for a chosen company. This is the first course in Facebook’s Digital Marketing curriculum and is required to gain the Digital Marketing certification. Corequisite(s): ENGL 1A .
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