BUSS B7018 - Fundamentals and Principles of Law

Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7018
Full Title: Fundamentals and Principles of Law
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Colette Henry
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The module will introduce learners to the basic principles and sources of law in Ireland
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify the sources of Irish law.
MLO2 Describe the significance of Ireland's membership of the EU and the impact of EU law in Ireland.
MLO3 Explain the principles of contract law and how these principles relate to employment.
MLO4 Explain the principles of the law of negligence.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to the Irish Legal System
Distinction between civil and criminal law in Ireland. Operation of the court system in Ireland. Sources of law in Ireland. Relevance of EU law in Ireland.
Contract Law
Essential elements of a valid contract. Terms of the contract. Forms of contract. Discharge of contract.
Tort
Definition of tort. Principles of Negligence in Ireland.
Employment law
Overview of legislation and caselaw in employment.
Consumer Law
Overview of consumer protection law in Ireland.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Mid term in class test.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Mid term in class test.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures based on module content Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Use of casestudies Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Background reading by student Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Enhancement of lecture content. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Anthony Thuillier and Cathy McDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
  • Vaeni Mac Donnell. (2015), An Introduction to Business Law, 2nd. Chartered Accountants Ireland, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781910374337].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mary Faulkner. (2018), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 3rd. Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536955].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources