LAW 1101 Introduction to Law

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• PDF Version

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

OBJECTIVES:

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

Students may purchase a copy of the CD Rom - Commercial Law: Much Ado About Something. It covers contract law, consumer protection legislation and agency law. Available from the USQ Bookshop, PO Darling Heights, Toowoomba, Q, 4350.

A video Snakes in the Greenhouse which is incorporated into the CD Rom is available for separate purchase from the USQ Bookshop, PO Darling Heights, Toowoomba, Q, 4350.

The study package for this course is available in CD format ONLY. All students are expected to have access to an IBM or equivalent computer. The following minimum requirements apply: Pentium 133MHz or higher processor (Pentium III recommended); 128Mb RAM (more is recommended); 10Gb of available hard disk space; Windows 98/Windows 98 second edition/Windows Millennium Edition (Me)/Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 (SP6) or later/Windows 2000 or Windows XP; 8 speed or higher CDROM; super VGA monitor (800x600 resolution or higher) with 256 colours; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse or compatible pointing device; 56.6K modem; Internet access (recommended browser Internet Explorer 5.5 or later); and a quality printer.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

LATEST EDITIONS OF THESE TEXTS ARE RECOMMENDED.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

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Date of tutorial activity to be advised.

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The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. If you are an International student in Australia it is a requirement of your student visa that you attend all classes at your campus.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   (i) Students must submit an assignment that represents a reasonable attempt as determined by the Examiner. (ii) 10% of the summative assessment will be available to external and web students who complete a CMA test; 10% of the summative assessment will be available to oncampus students who demonstrate communication skills consistent with the achievement of the course objectives during tutorials. (iii) Students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 20% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must attempt all of the summative assessment items, achieve at least 50% in the examination and achieve an aggregated mark of at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   This is an open examination. Candidates may have access to any material during the examination except electronic communication devices.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL: http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook. Students should also read The Guide to Policies and Procedures of the Faculty which can be found at the URL: http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/business/polproc/index.htm or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES