James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LA1104 - Legal Concepts

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject aims to introduce students to a set of core concepts that lie at the foundation of law. These are: legal personality and liability; obligations,contract and property; good process, rights and sovereignty. The purpose of the subject is provide students with basic conceptual and analytical knowledge and skills for understanding the nature and functions of different branches of law.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Mr Jamie Fellows.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hour lecture/week
  • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour tutorial/week
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (15%); assignments (35%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Mr Jamie Fellows
    Lecturer: Mr Peter Boulot.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures - 2 hour lecture/week
    • 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour tutorial/week
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (15%); assignments (35%).

      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.