James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

BU1812 - Business Law

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

The subject outlines the nature of law and its sources both nationally and internationally. The Australian legal framework is considered and the different courts within the system are introduced together with other dispute resolution options. The subject focuses on law in the context of business with special reference to contracts, torts, trade practices regulation, contract and consumer protection, property and intellectual property. Ethical perspectives to the law will be embedded throughout the subject by considering the nature of professionalism and the duties of professionals in the business context.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU2111 CO1501 CO2501 BU1112

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
  • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
  • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 27-Aug-2015
    Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
    Contact hours:
    • 0 hours
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 27-Aug-2015
      Coordinator: Mr Neil Dunbar
      Lecturer: Ms Heron Loban.
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
      • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
      • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
        Census Date 09-Apr-2015
        Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
        • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
        • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
          Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
          Census Date 30-Jul-2015
          Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
          • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
          • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
            Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
            Census Date 26-Nov-2015
            Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
            Contact hours:
            • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
            • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
            • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
              Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 13-Aug-2015
              Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
              Contact hours:
              • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
              • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
              • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
                Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                Census Date 02-Apr-2015
                Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
                Contact hours:
                • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
                • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
                • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

                  JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                  Census Date 10-Dec-2015
                  Coord/Lect: Mr Neil Dunbar.
                  Contact hours:
                  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
                  • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
                  • 9 hours - Lecturer directed activities.
                    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); assignments (20%).

                    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.