Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

ACCT 1800 Business Law

Course Information

Course information
Course Number ACCT 1800
Course Title Business Law
Description This course is an introduction to the principles of law as they apply to citizens and businesses. Topics include ethics, the course system, legal system, contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, bailment, business organizations, sales and insurance. (Prerequisites: None)
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Describe ethics, law, and the judicial system
  2. Apply contract law
  3. Understand sales and consumer protection laws
  4. Describe property
  5. Distinguish negotiable instruments
  6. Describe insurance, secured transactions, and bankruptcy
  7. Illustrate agency and employment
  8. Distinguish differing types of business organizations
  9. Display professionalism

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

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