BUS 18
Business Law I
Course Description
This course introduces students to the American legal system with a focus on laws applicable to business. Topics include sources of law, law and ethics, the structure of the federal and state court systems, the litigation process, alternative dispute resolution methods, contracts, torts, agency law, criminal law and process, legal research methods, and the corporate form of business organization.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38653 | BUS 18 | 01Y | ·T·R··· | 09:30 AM-10:45 AM | Byron Lilly | MCC-17 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
BUS-018-01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| ACP ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW Beatty ISBN: 9780357434963 | Textbook | Choice | $156.00 | $117.00 | ||
| Essentials of Business Law (6th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342894 | E-Book | Choice | $120.49 | |||
| Essentials of Business Law (6th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342894 | E-Book (180 days) | Choice | $68.99 | |||
| Essentials of Business Law (6th Edition) Beatty ISBN: 9798214342894 | E-Book (365 days) | Choice | $94.99 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- BUS D010.