JPS COURSE OUTCOMES

Course: JUST 4680. Torts

Description: The law of private wrongs: negligence theory; duty; breach of duty; proximate cause; damages; and defenses. Examination of legal and medical malpractice. Discussion of intentional torts.

Expected Learning Outcomes:
We expect students completing this course to be able to:

• have an understanding of the basic law of torts.
• know and understand the intent element of intentional torts.
• know and understand assault and battery.
• know and understand false imprisonment.
• know and understand tort of outrage.
• know and understand trespass and conversion.
• know and understand defenses to intentional torts (privileges, consent, self defense, etc.)
• know and understand negligence.
• know and understand causation in fact.
• know and understand proximate cause.
• know and understand damages.
• know and understand strict liability.

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