For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Describe American Law sources, the American court system and processes, and methods of alternative dispute resolution.
- Recognize the relevance of ethical and legal considerations when making strategic business decisions.
- Differentiate between negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability within tort law.
- Identify contract elements and important characteristics of performance and breach.
- Define and differentiate the fundamental principles of personal property, real property, and intellectual property.
- Describe the nature and function of agency and employment law; and
- Define and differentiate the duties and potential liability of various business entities.
- General Law History, & Foundation
- Traditional & Contemporary Law
- Contractual Law
- Sales and Leases
- Consumer Law
- Employment Law
- Corporate Law
Lecture
Case Problems
Computer Simulations
Group Discussion
Projects in assigned topic areas
Textbook
Teacher prepared handouts
Computer Simulations, Internet Exploration
Whiteboard
Overhead
Films and videos
Business Periodicals
Exams
Student participation
Assigned projects
Quizzes
Assessment of SCCC Outcomes.
Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.
Outcome 2. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.
Outcome 5. Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.
Outcome 6. Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations and electronically prepared brochures.
Outcome 7. Assessed through student participation in various activities.
Outcome 9. Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.