AERD20020
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Business Law (AERD20020)
Subject: : Agribus Extension & Rural Dev
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 2 (Intermediate)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr David Stead
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This introductory law module, intended for students studying agribusiness, discusses the following topics: Definition and theories of law, sources of law, the Irish courts system and the Constitution of Ireland. Law of contract: essence of a contract, expressed and implied terms of contracts and the special case of insurance contracts. Law of torts: trespass, defamation, negligence and occupier and employer liabilities. Company law: forms of business entity, separate legal personality, the memorandum and articles of association, duties of directors, company wind-up and bankruptcy. EU law: institutional structure, EU and national laws, and legislative acts with particular reference to agricultural trade, EU and Irish competition law. Labour law: contract of employment and duties and obligations of employers and employees.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: Cite the sources of law and describe the operation of the Irish court system; Outline the essential elements of a contract and the principles of contract law; Describe breaches of the law of torts and the consequent liabilities of occupiers and employers; Distinguish between legal forms of business organization with particular reference to the limited liability company and the legislative framework within which it operates; Describe EU law in terms of its institutional structure, relationship with Irish law and application in agricultural trade and in the regulation of market competition; Discuss the nature of a contract of employment and the duties and obligations of employers and employees.
Indicative Module Content:
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 53 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 36 |
| Lectures | 36 |
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| Total | 125 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:\
None in particular
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ FIN2005B - Business Law, LAW1001D - Business Law, LAW10400 - Business Law I\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment as specified in class | Week 10 | Graded | No | 20 | No |
| Exam (In-person): Traditional written exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Graded | No | 80 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Liam Stafford | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 15:00 - 17:50 |