LAW 108 Torts Law

COURSE NAME:  LAW 108 TORTS

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Personal Injury and Torts law.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the role of a paralegal in a personal injury or tort case, and the process to assemble information for trial 2) identify the principles of Negligence and Negligence Actions, Defenses to Negligence, Intentional Torts, and Injuries to Person, 3) describe Intentional Torts, more Injuries to Person, Injuries to Property, and Defenses to Intentional Torts, and 4) define Strict and Absolute Liabilities, Product Liability, Special Torts Actions, Tort Immunities, and Investigation and the legal concepts and the legal procedures associated with personal injury and torts law. 

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

1. Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s
2. Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer
3. E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

1. Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.
2. A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.
3. Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 Credit Hours upon completion of this course.