LEX 130 - Civil Injuries

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: ENG 111 or ENG 112
Local Corequisite: None

This course covers traditional tort concepts and the evolving body of individual rights created by statute. Topics include intentional and nonintentional 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.