lst2bsl introduction to business law and ethics
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS
LST2BSL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to some of the core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence, and property law. In addition, students are exposed to ethical standards that apply to business, particularly regarding contractual relationships, responsibility for harm, and legal protections against unethical conduct in the business world. This subject also adopts a skills-based learning approach. It does this through teaching the basic techniques of problem-solving and promoting an understanding of the dynamic nature of the law. These skills prepare students for more advanced law subjects as well as their professional careers.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student should have completed 60 credit points
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsLST1BSL OR LST1IBL
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is not available to Bachelor of Laws students as a law elective.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
First Principles of Business Law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMichael Lambiris and Laura Griffin
YearN/A
Edition/Volumelatest edition
PublisherOUP
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one- hour of online activity per week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one- hour of online activity per week.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one- hour of online activity per week.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one- hour of online activity per week.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one- hour of online activity per week.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 50
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
This is a blended subject. Students are required to attend the two-hour workshop and undertake one-hour of online activity per week.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndy Chong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple choice quiz (1500 w) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |