2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Business Law

BLAW 230. Business Law 3 cr.
Introduction to law in general and application to business specifically; comprehensive study of the law of contracts; and the principal and agent relationship. Offered at all NMSU Branch Campuses except Doña Ana Branch Community College. Credit may not be earned in both BLAW 230 and BLAW 317.

BLAW 316. Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.
Survey of business law including: the legal system (court systems, sources and types of law, litigation and dispute resolution), ethics and corporate social responsibility, administrative law, tort law, contract law, property law, agency and employment law, securities regulations, antitrust law, environmental law and international law. Students may not receive credit for both BLAW 316 and BLAW 317.

BLAW 317. Business Law I 3 cr.
Intensive study of contracts law and an introduction to the legal system (sources of law, court system, litigation, dispute resolution), torts, business ethics and corporate responsibility, administrative law and regulation of business, and international business transactions. Students may not receive credit for both BLAW 316 and BLAW 317.

BLAW 318. Business Law II 3 cr.
Sales, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, agency, partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: BLAW 316 or BLAW 317.

BLAW 325. Real Estate Principles and Law I 3 cr.
Same as FIN 325.

BLAW 385G. Consumers and the Law 3 cr.
Study of the interrelationships between business, legal, and ethical aspects of consumer issues and their attendant civil liability and remedies in domestic and international markets.

BLAW 440. Health Care Law 3 cr.
Examination of legal issues relevant to health care administrators and other health care providers including: medical malpractice, informed consent, labor law issues, medical records and confidentiality, hospital corporate negligence and reimbursement and payment issues.

BLAW 490. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisites vary according to the seminar being offered.

BLAW 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the department head. Prerequisites: junior or above standing and consent of instructor and department head.