COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
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Business and Technology Department<br />
BTP207 Real Estate Law for Paralegals<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is concerned with real estate sales, leases and mortgages.<br />
By acquiring an essential knowledge of real estate law and<br />
practical skills such as document preparation, students learn how<br />
to participate reliably in a variety of real estate transactions.<br />
Instruction in the related uses of computers is an integral part of<br />
this course.<br />
Prerequisite: MAT095, BTP101<br />
BTP208 The Law of Business Enterprises for Paralegals<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course examines the different types of business entities from<br />
a legal perspective. Topics include sole proprietorships, corporations,<br />
partnerships and newer types of business entities such as<br />
limited liability companies. The advantages and disadvantages of<br />
each entity type are discussed. Students learn how to prepare<br />
relevant legal documents and to make appropriate use of computers<br />
in this area of the law.<br />
Prerequisite: BTP101<br />
BTP209 Criminal Law and Procedure<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is concerned with the practical aspects of criminal law<br />
and procedure as they pertain to the work of the paralegal. The<br />
first part of the course covers the nature of criminal liability, the<br />
elements of various crimes and defenses to criminal accusations.<br />
The second part covers criminal procedure, from search and<br />
seizure through trial, sentencing and appeal. Constitutional<br />
issues relating to search and seizure, self-incrimination, and other<br />
matters are explored in depth. Students learn how to prepare<br />
relevant documents and make appropriate use of computers in this<br />
area of the law.<br />
Prerequisite: BTP101<br />
BTP211 Computer Applications for Paralegals<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)<br />
This course focuses on those computer applications which are of<br />
central importance for paralegals. Students receive hands-on training<br />
using word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation<br />
and legal-specific software. Students also learn how to conduct<br />
computer-assisted legal research.<br />
Prerequisite: MAT095, BTP101<br />
BTP212 Immigration Law<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course concerns the laws and procedures pertaining to immigration,<br />
naturalization and related matters. Topics include legal<br />
entry into and residence in the United States, qualifying for<br />
citizenship and deportation. Students learn how to obtain relevant<br />
information and complete forms using both the resources of the<br />
law library and the Internet.<br />
Prerequisite: BTP101<br />
BTP213 Bankruptcy Law<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course covers the substantive and procedural aspects of bankruptcy<br />
law as set forth by the federal Bankruptcy Code. Topics<br />
include the main types of bankruptcy proceedings, eligibility for<br />
each type and the consequences of filing for bankruptcy. Students<br />
learn how to prepare relevant legal documents and to make<br />
appropriate use of computers in this area of the law.<br />
Prerequisite: BTP101<br />
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality<br />
Management<br />
BTT101 Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is an overview of the travel, tourism and hospitality<br />
industry. It explores the structures, products and services of industry<br />
suppliers, such as transportation companies, attractions, hotels<br />
and other lodging providers, and of marketing organizations, such<br />
as travel agencies, tour packagers and destination-promotion<br />
organizations. The course also traces the evolution of the industry<br />
and explores its role in contemporary life.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095<br />
BTT110 Airline Reservations and Ticketing<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course introduces students to airline reservations and ticketing<br />
terminology, regulations and procedures. Students learn how<br />
to plan air itineraries using printed reference materials, to reserve<br />
seats, to calculate fares and to issue tickets and other airline forms.<br />
Emphasis is placed on the appropriate interpretation of routing<br />
and fare rules.<br />
Prerequisite: BTT101<br />
BTT111 Airline Reservations Computer Systems<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is designed to introduce students to the operation of<br />
airline reservation computer systems. Students will learn formats<br />
to access information stored in the computer and to enter new<br />
data. Students will use these formats to make airline, rental car<br />
and hotel reservations, create passenger records, quote airline fares<br />
and issue airline tickets.<br />
Prerequisite: BTT110<br />
BTT120 Basic Tour Planning<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is an introduction to research techniques used in tour<br />
planning by travel professionals. Students learn how to use information<br />
sources such as industry reference guides, travel guidebooks<br />
and brochures to select travel products suited to client<br />
needs. Students also learn the terminology and reservations<br />
procedures used by hotels, railroads, car rental companies, cruise<br />
lines and tour packagers. The major attractions of destinations in<br />
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