Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

BUSL 2000 - Law and Society


Conceptual approach to origin, nature, structure, functions, and procedures of law, with study of ethics and introduction to constitutional, administrative, contractual, international, and environmental law, as well as business organizations.

Requisites: Not COB except BS8123 or BS5511 or BS6108 or BS6109 and (Soph or Jr or Sr) and WARNING: no credit if taken after BUSL 2550
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe the fundamental legal landscape in which individuals and businesses operate.
  • Students will be able to identify possible legal problems, legal arguments, legal materials, and ultimately identify situations in which legal assistance is needed.
  • Students will be able to define the essential processes by which law and regulation are created and through which legal disputes are resolved.


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