Module Details

Module Code: LAWS
Module Title: Commercial Law
Title: Commercial Law
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Aisling Hennessy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop the students knowledge of the legal and regulatory aspects of business which they have gained at Stage 2 of the Programme including an introduction to legal principles of banking, insurance, data protection and consumer law in Ireland.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of how (1) banking (2) insurance (3) consumer (4) intellectual property and (5) data protection law apply in a business context.
LO2 Analyse problems and propose solutions by applying the law to specific situations.
LO3 Effectively communicate the legal principles arising in the area of business both orally and in writing.
LO4 Demonstrate an ability to critically appraise up-to-date knowledge with respect to the development of the law
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Consumer Protection and e-Commerce
- Sale of Goods /Product Liability - Consumer Credit - Online Transactions
Intellectual Property Law
Patents - Trademarks - Copyright
Information Technology Law
Data Protection - Online Privacy - e-Commerce
Banking Law
- Introduction to Credit Facilities - Legal aspects of Credit and Security
Financial Services
Legislative Framework - Role of the Central Bank
Insurance Industry
- The Insurance Contract - Principles of Insurance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learner will be provided with a case scenario(s) and must apply the legal principles to the case scenario and produce:
• Individual Presentation
• Supporting paper
• Reflection
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas – facilitating students to learn independently 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact • Research – conventional and on-line materials and learnings outside of schedule class time to include: • Pre-class independent working; • Post-class independent working; • Writing up class notes; • Independent research and study • Learner Assessment Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact • Research – conventional and on-line materials and learnings outside of schedule class time to include: • Pre-class independent working; • Post-class independent working; • Writing up class notes; • Independent research and study • Learner Assessment Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97 44.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • White, F.. (2012), Commercial Law, 2nd. Thomson Round Hall, [ISBN: 9781858006321].
  • Michael Forde. (2020), Commercial Law, 4th. Bloomsbury Professional, p.550, [ISBN: 9781845922030].
  • Keenan, A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Breslin,Elizabeth Corcoran. Breslin on Banking Law, 4th. [ISBN: 9780414061774].
  • Nagle, E.,. (2012), Intellectual Property Law, Round Hall, [ISBN: 9781858006710].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: