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Introduction to Law (5 cr)

Code: 3041240-3002

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2019 - 14.03.2020

Timing

15.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes

Teachers

  • Otieno Mbare

Groups

  • PINBOS19

Objective

The student
- knows how business entities are created and how they differ
- understand the role of government in regulating businesses
- knowthe basic legal issues in the formation of contracts for the sale of goods
- describe basic elements and differencesin various contract types
- draft and close thecommon contracts in business

Content

- contract law, sources of contract law and legal interpretation
- contract formation, legal cultures, contract practices
- settlement of commercial disputes

Materials

Literatures: Cheeseman, H. R. (2016) book "Contemporary Business Law". Available as an ebook in Finna.

Teaching methods

Learning materials for the course is provided on Optima. All learning and assignments will be done through this Optima platform. Participating students will work in small teams. This method of learning in teams has great benefits for the students for it allows the students to learn from one another. in this way, students develop new and better perspectives on the subject matter.

Exam schedules

Further information found in Optima

International connections

This is an online course

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 credits (133hrs). The course will be completed through assignments given on Optima platform.

Content scheduling

This is an online course

Further information

For more information contact:
Dr. Otieno Mbare
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation will be based on four assignments, and the submission of the final group assignment. The student need to put a lot of effort in the assignments as this will form the basis of the student's grade.

The grading system ranges from 1 - 5 where;
1 = Mediocre; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Good; 4 = Very good; 5 = Excellent
Assessment based on successful completion of course assignments and self-reflection.

Consider active participation in teamwork as necessary for your grades, active participation in team 10%, team discussions 60%, individual assignment constitutes 30% of your grade

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

FAILED
• Quantity: The work is not completed and or;
• Quality: The minimum content requirements in law are not met

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Acceptable, BUT Below Average
- limited understanding of key doctrines, thinking, and communication are hardly acceptable
- Appear to grasp legal terminalogies but unable to interpret the doctrines correctly.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Satisfactory/Very Good
- knowledge of key legal doctrines, thinking, and communication are satisfactory and very good
- Understanding of legal issues and applicability but work could be stronger
- Demonstrate general understanding of legal terminologies and application in real life context

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent:
- Mastery of the doctrines and penetrating insights in real-life context;
- Outstanding knowledge in legal issues, thinking, and communication