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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2004-2005
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Law Courses
LAW 122 LAW 321 LAW 525 LAW 529 LAW 603 LAW 722 LAW 723

LAW 122 Law: Business Law Lect: 3 hrs.

An introductory course, prerequisite to further studies in law, that concentrates on the legal requirements for the formation of a valid contract. Other major contract law topics include vitiating elements, interpretation, privity, discharge, breach, and special types of contracts. The course begins with a discussion of the nature and sources of law and an examination of the court system in Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, followed by a survey of the more important aspects of the law of torts. Selected cases will be examined.

LAW 321 Law: The Law of Hospitality and Tourism Lect: 3 hrs.

This introductory course covers aspects of business law from the hospitality perspective. It deals with issues such as liability for harm deliberately or accidentally caused in one’s place of business by employees or others; understanding and making contracts; and how to avoid committing criminal and regulatory offences. Successful completion of the course will help students to assess the risks of a given course of action in the operation of a business in the hospitality industries. Relevant statues and selected cases are examined.

LAW 525 Law: The Law of the Marketplace Lect: 3 hrs.

An examination of the law concerning the marketplace in Canada. Common law precedents and federal and provincial statutes which govern business practices and define legal rights and remedies in the commercial environment are analyzed. Major topics include product liability, consumer warranties, misleading advertising, regulation of competition, hazardous products, packaging and labelling, consumer credit transactions, and privacy and freedom of information legislation. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.

LAW 529 Law: Labour Law Lect: 3 hrs.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with a general understanding of employment law, particularly in Ontario. The role of common law and Ontario statutes affecting non-unionized and unionized workers is examined. Legislation concerning employment standards, human rights, safety and workplace safety and insurance, employment insurance, and wrongful dismissal is reviewed. Reference is made to Federal Law where it differs markedly from Ontario Law. The latter part of the course analyzes the collective bargaining relationship with particular concentration on the Labour Relations Act. Rights and obligations of employers, employees, and unions will be examined. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.

LAW 603 Law: Advanced Business Law Lect: 3 hrs.

This course begins with an examination of the law governing business relationships and forms of business organizations, including the legal requirements for the formation of the corporation and partnership. Special contractual relationships affecting business are studied followed by an examination of the law pertaining to secured transactions and bankruptcy procedures. The course also surveys the law of real property, including the leasehold interest and mortgages. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.
Prerequisite: LAW 122.

LAW 722 Law: Law and Canadian Business Lect: 3 hrs.

Law and Canadian Business Lecture and Seminar Series. An advanced lab that concentrates on the application of principles of some major fields of law encountered in practical problems in business. An in-depth perspective will be made of important aspects of business law. These will be discussed along with relevant statues and selected cases which will be examined. Students choosing LAW 722 should be in their grad-uating year.
Prerequisite: LAW 122 or equivalent.
Exclusion: LAW 603.

LAW 723 Law: Issues in Information Technology Law Lect: 3 hrs.

This course focuses on emerging legal problems associated with the growth of information technology in Canada and internationally. It focuses on the legal protection of electronic information and technology through patents, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets, and upon contractual issues (electronic signatures, problems of verification, contracts which must be in writing, and security of information) in the procurement of products and services, especially through the Internet and other e-commerce conduits. A range of other topics, such as data protection and privacy, the regulation of the Internet, the harmonization of law globally, computer crime, and remedies will be discussed. Students should be in their graduating year.
Prerequisite: LAW 122.

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LAW 122	Law: Business Law	Lect: 3 hrs.
An introductory course, prerequisite to further studies in law, that concentrates on the legal requirements for the formation of a valid contract. Other major contract law topics include vitiating elements, interpretation, privity, discharge, breach, and special types of contracts. The course begins with a discussion of the nature and sources of law and an examination of the court system in Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, followed by a survey of the more important aspects of the law of torts. Selected cases will be examined.

LAW 321	Law: The Law of Hospitality and Tourism	Lect: 3 hrs.
This introductory course covers aspects of business law from the hospitality perspective. It deals with issues such as liability for harm deliberately or accidentally caused in one’s place of business by employees or others; understanding and making contracts; and how to avoid committing criminal and regulatory offences. Successful completion of the course will help students to assess the risks of a given course of action in the operation of a business in the hospitality industries. Relevant statues and selected cases are examined.

LAW 525	Law: The Law of the Marketplace	Lect: 3 hrs.
An examination of the law concerning the marketplace in Canada. Common law precedents and federal and provincial statutes which govern business practices and define legal rights and remedies in the commercial environment are analyzed. Major topics include product liability, consumer warranties, misleading advertising, regulation of competition, hazardous products, packaging and labelling, consumer credit transactions, and privacy and freedom of information legislation. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.

LAW 529	Law: Labour Law	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with a general understanding of employment law, particularly in Ontario. The role of common law and Ontario statutes affecting non-unionized and unionized workers is examined. Legislation concerning employment standards, human rights, safety and workplace safety and insurance, employment insurance, and wrongful dismissal is reviewed. Reference is made to Federal Law where it differs markedly from Ontario Law. The latter part of the course analyzes the collective bargaining relationship with particular concentration on the Labour Relations Act. Rights and obligations of employers, employees, and unions will be examined. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.

LAW 603	Law: Advanced Business Law	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course begins with an examination of the law governing business relationships and forms of business organizations, including the legal requirements for the formation of the corporation and partnership. Special contractual relationships affecting business are studied followed by an examination of the law pertaining to secured transactions and bankruptcy procedures. The course also surveys the law of real property, including the leasehold interest and mortgages. Relevant statutes and selected cases are examined.
Prerequisite: LAW 122.

LAW 722	Law: Law and Canadian Business	Lect: 3 hrs.
Law and Canadian Business Lecture and Seminar Series. An advanced lab that concentrates on the application of principles of some major fields of law encountered in practical problems in business. An in-depth perspective will be made of important aspects of business law. These will be discussed along with relevant statues and selected cases which will be examined. Students choosing LAW 722 should be in their grad-uating year.
Prerequisite: LAW 122 or equivalent.
Exclusion: LAW 603.

LAW 723	Law: Issues in Information Technology Law	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on emerging legal problems associated with the growth of information technology in Canada and internationally. It focuses on the legal protection of electronic information and technology through patents, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets, and upon contractual issues (electronic signatures, problems of verification, contracts which must be in writing, and security of information) in the procurement of products and services, especially through the Internet and other e-commerce conduits. A range of other topics, such as data protection and privacy, the regulation of the Internet, the harmonization of law globally, computer crime, and remedies will be discussed. Students should be in their graduating year.
Prerequisite: LAW 122.