course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

LEX 130   Civil Injuries
   
Lecture: 03 Lab: 00
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Take DRE-098 or ENG 090 and RED 090 or Placement Test Credit Equivalent
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers traditional tort concepts and the evolving body of individual rights created by statute. Topics include intentional and non-intentional torts with emphasis on negligence, strict liability, civil rights, workplace and environmental liability, remedies, and damages. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, explain, and evaluate elements of civil injuries and related defenses.
This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).