School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Legal Framework I
  • Unit Code

    LAW1100
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Law underlies all business activities. This unit will examine the nature, function and purpose of law, the sources of law and the Australian Legal System. The two areas of Law that will be focused on are the Law of Negligence, and Contract Law. In addition students will be introduced to Consumer Law, the Commonwealth Constitution and the main types of business organisations within Australia.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded LAW5000

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an appreciation for the rules of statutory interpretation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Constitution.
  3. Describe and apply the Law of Contract to a practical situation.
  4. Describe and apply the Law of Negligence to a practical situation.
  5. Describe the features of the main types of business organisations.
  6. Discuss the main features of the Australian Legal System.
  7. Discuss the role of Consumer Law and its impact on business decisions.

Unit Content

  1. Australian Legal System.
  2. Business Organisations.
  3. Consumer Law.
  4. Doctrine of Precedent.
  5. Introduction to Australian Constitutional Law.
  6. Law of Contract.
  7. Law of Negligence.
  8. Sources of Law.
  9. Statutory Interpretation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial. For off-campus students, unit delivery is by materials supplied online via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOn-line Short Answer Quiz10%
TestOn-line Mid Semester Test30%
ExaminationExamination60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOn-line Short Answer Quiz Test10%
TestOn-line Mid Semester Test30%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • ^ Gibson, A., & Fraser, D. (2015). Value pack business law + myBusLawLab with etext (9th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Pearson Australia.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Legal Framework I
  • Unit Code

    LAW1100
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Law underlies all business activities. This unit will examine the nature, function and purpose of law, the sources of law and the Australian Legal System. The two areas of Law that will be focused on are the Law of Negligence, and Contract Law. In addition students will be introduced to Consumer Law, the Commonwealth Constitution and the main types of business organisations within Australia.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded LAW5000

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an appreciation for the rules of statutory interpretation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Constitution.
  3. Describe and apply the Law of Contract to a practical situation.
  4. Describe and apply the Law of Negligence to a practical situation.
  5. Describe the features of the main types of business organisations.
  6. Discuss the main features of the Australian Legal System.
  7. Discuss the role of Consumer Law and its impact on business decisions.

Unit Content

  1. Australian Legal System.
  2. Business Organisations.
  3. Consumer Law.
  4. Doctrine of Precedent.
  5. Introduction to Australian Constitutional Law.
  6. Law of Contract.
  7. Law of Negligence.
  8. Sources of Law.
  9. Statutory Interpretation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial. For off-campus students, unit delivery is by materials supplied online via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOn-line Short Answer Quiz10%
TestOn-line Mid Semester Test30%
ExaminationExamination60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOn-line Short Answer Quiz Test10%
TestOn-line Mid Semester Test30%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • ^ Gibson, A., & Fraser, D. (2015). Value pack business law + myBusLawLab with etext (9th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Pearson Australia.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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