James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

CO1501:03

Introduction to Commercial Law

Townsville, Cairns

Inadmissable Subject Combination: CO6501 LA2001

26 lectures, 24 tutorials. First and second semester (Townsville campus); second semester (Cairns campus). Also offered at Holmes College in Sydney and Melbourne, first and second semester and January/February intensive block mode.

A general introduction to the Australian legal system, an introduction to torts and a more detailed introduction to the law of contract.

Assessment by two written assignments (total 15%); one on-course test (15%); final examination (70%).