Introduction to Law
- Class Number: 3796
- Units: 3
- Fee: $750.00
This course is an introduction to the legal system. We will study the sources of law; the California and the Federal court systems; the litigation process in civil, criminal, and administrative courts; investigative techniques and trial preparation. In addition you will be introduced to contracts, torts, crimes, property law, business law, family, and estate law. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 7011.
Notes:
REQUIRED COURSE. This is an online asynchronous course, meaning that there are no required in-person or Zoom class meetings. Course content will be provided to students through Canvas beginning 8/18 and ending on 10/11. This is not a self-paced course. Students will be expected to log into the course portal at least once a week to keep up with assignment deadlines. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of our website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html. No late enrollments will be processed.
Meeting Times
August 18, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Instructor
Matthew Cox, Dwight Dickerson, Kai Williamson
Location
WEB-ASYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
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- Class Number: 3799
- Units: 3
- Fee: $750.00
This course is an introduction to the legal system. We will study the sources of law; the California and the Federal court systems; the litigation process in civil, criminal, and administrative courts; investigative techniques and trial preparation. In addition you will be introduced to contracts, torts, crimes, property law, business law, family, and estate law. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 7011.
Notes:
REQUIRED COURSE. This is an online synchronous course with required Zoom class meetings that take place on Tuesday evenings, starting 8/19 and ending on 10/7. The online class meetings are from 6-9:45 pm. The Zoom link will be posted to the course portal in Canvas and also emailed to students within 2 days of first class meeting. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of our website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html. No late enrollments will be processed.
Meeting Times
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
August 19, 2025 - October 7, 2025
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Instructor
Jacob Blea, Matthew Cox, Dwight Dickerson
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS