VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Department of Logistics
VSC 107 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Legal Aspects of Commercial Transactions
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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VSC 107
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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2
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate a knowledge of legal principles of relevant statutes which impact upon the relationship between the supplier of goods and/or services and the customer. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers the theory and application of Legal Aspects of Commercial Transactions |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Law relating to the formation of a contract | SQA materials |
| 2 | Law relating to validity of contracts | SQA materials |
| 3 | Law relating to breach and termination of contract | SQA materials |
| 4 | Advice given in respect of legal issues | SQA materials |
| 5 | Law relating to the sale and supply of goods and services | SQA materials |
| 6 | Law relating to the provision of credit facilities for the purchase of goods | SQA materials |
| 7 | Identification of appropriate rights and remedies in a particular situation | SQA materials |
| 8 | Formation of a contract of agency. | SQA materials |
| 9 | Classification of commercial agents and their intended authority | SQA materials |
| 10 | Duties owed and rights available to the agent against the Principal | SQA materials |
| 11 | Concept of delict | SQA materials |
| 12 | Duty of care imposed at common law and by statute | SQA materials |
| 13 | Advice given in respect of liability in a particular situation | SQA materials |
| 14 | Case Law; Health and Safety Legislation; Occupiers Liability Legislation | SQA materials |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | SQA materials |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
2
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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50
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
50
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
50
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
2
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4
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8
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| Final Exam |
1
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4
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4
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| Total |
60
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest