UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

232 / Course Descriptions
LAWS 295 Contemporary Issues in Legal Studies:
An analysis of current topics that arise such as: conflict resolution, technology and the law,
health law, privacy rights and other topics. Specific topics to be covered will be announced
by the program director. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 340 Business Law II:
Commercial paper, agency, corporate and partnership law; creditor-borrower relations; secured
transactions; insurance; bankruptcy; and property law are some of the areas under study.
Prerequisite: LAWS 120. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 345 (BHSC 345) Employment Law:
This course will explore the legislation that impacts employer/employee relationships in our
society. Emphasis will be placed on the regulatory environment applicable to employment law
and will focus on understanding the principles of the most commonly litigated issues such
as: discrimination, sexual harassment, whistle blowing/employer retaliation and the impact
of these lawsuits in the workplace. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 355 (PSYN 355, SOCL 355, POLS 355) Mediation Theory and Practice:
This course examines the theory and practical application of mediation. Integration of ethical
and policy issues and application through role play. Study of how the various applications
affect the mediation process and the court’s role in the development of mediation. Role play
is an important component of this course. Prerequisite: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/POLS 255. 3
sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 360 (PSYN 355, SOCL 355, POLS 355) Practicum in Conflict Resolution:
This course assists students in bringing together the theoretical and practical skills developed
in the program through case studies and field projects. Co/Prerequisites: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/
POLS 256 or PSYN/SOCL/POLS 355. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 361 (POLS 361) Constitutional Law and Policy:
An examination of major constitutional problems in the United States; analysis of Supreme Court
decisions concerning federalism; separation of powers; individual rights. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
LAWS 380-381 Cooperative Education in Laws, I and II:
This course is designed to link college with the world of work by assisting students to obtain
meaningful, academically relevant work experience directly related to their career goals.
Possible placement sites for students in legal studies include dispute resolution centers,
courts, law offices, corporations and government offices. Students' professional development
is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the
work experience. Cooperative Education office approval required. 3 crs. per sem.
LAWS 401 Survey of Environmental Law:
A survey of Federal and New York laws relating to environmental protection and hazardous
waste materials which are of interest to the safety professional. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
Libraries And Information Science
LISC 101 Information Use and Library Research
This course introduces students to a variety of information resources and services useful in
college and the workplace. The course emphasizes locating and using these resources, as well
as the basic information skills required for research on any subject. 1 sem. hr. 1 cr.
LISC 260 Using Electronic Resources for Research:
This course is offered exclusively online (Distance Education - MerLIN). The objective of this
course is to learn how to use the Internet as a research tool. Students will learn the basics of