Courses & Units
Commercial and Transport Law JNB163
Introduction
Commercial and transport law is both broad and specific in its reach. This Unit introduces broad foundations to business law within Australia before specifically applying understanding gained to the laws governing transport within Australia. The business law foundation of this unit includes the study of five (5) major areas of civil law: (1) Contract (which provides the foundation for most commercial transactions); (2) Tort (which identifies compensable civil wrongs such as negligence); (3) Property (which governs ownership and interests in land and also personal and intellectual property); (4) Business entities and relationships (the legal entities and relationships through which business is conducted); and (5) Business transactions (laws governing the conduct of business). Specific transport law and policy topics are then studied including governance and regulation of transport activities; transport policy development and implementation; environmental law responsibilities for transport managers; and transport accident investigation.
Summary
| Unit name | Commercial and Transport Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JNB163 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the basic framework of the Australian system of law-making and by judge-made law to appreciate how they, in combination, are used to resolve potential disputes occurring in the commercial context
- Identify key legal principles underlying business and transport law to apply them to solve complex commercial law problems
- Communicate legal considerations related to commercial law issues by applying a logical step-by-step analysis
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091103 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,909.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
JNB157 AND JNB255Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Case Study 1 (25%)|Case Study 2 (25%)|Examination - take home (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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