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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Law 203
Course Description and Outline


LAW 203: Real Property


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Law
Academic Division Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Prerequisites LAW 101 or consent of program coordinator
Recommended LAW 205
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Discusses real property law, including types of concurrent ownership, easements, contracts, deeds and leases.
II : Course Objectives
  1. Gain factual knowledge about the real property field;
  2. Students will enhance their communication skills through participation in class discussions, oral presentations, and written projects;
  3. Students will improve their critical thinking skills through basic legal analysis of case law and statutes.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Real Property is a required course in the Paralegal Program.

The AAS Mission is to provide the academic knowledge and skill training necessary for employment as a paralegal.

This course addresses the following five AAS degree student learning outcomes:

Students are expected to demonstrate that they -

1. know the basic principles of real property law;

2.
a.analyze and interpret case law and statutes and regulations;
b.locate newly decided cases and recent trends in real property law;

3. appreciate the importance of ethics in real property law, and the responsibility of members of the legal profession to society.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 16, 2008. Please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service division for more information.
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