BUS 240 – Introduction to Business Law

Subject: Business Mgmt & Administration

Term: 2026 Fall

Session: Regular Academic Session

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Section: D01

Start Date: 08/19/2026

End Date: 12/15/2026

Class Number: 70909

Catalog Number: 240

Credit Units: 3.00

Instructor: Campolongo, John C
Description:
(3 credits) Provides an introduction to the American legal system and the use of law to achieve economic and social goals. Highlights ethical principles and legal reasoning underlying the rights and obligations of business relationships and their effect on business decision-making. Emphasizes fundamental principles of government regulation and the court system, constitutional law, torts, criminal law, contracts, agency, employment, and property law. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite/s: None

Note:

This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.

Class Stat: Active

Enrollment stat: Closed

Virtual Classroom