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Introduction to Law (5 cr)

Code: 3041240-3001

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2018 - 31.12.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
English
Seats
10 - 40
Teachers
Otieno Mbare
Course
3041240
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Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

This is an online course

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 and thus develop a new perspective.

Student workload

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

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.

Further information

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

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