May 20, 2024  
2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Paralegal

  
  • PAR 110 - Legal Analysis


    3 Credits

    Presents a basic course in legal authority and analysis.

  
  • PAR 114 - Computers and the Law


    3 Credits

    Provides students with an opportunity to develop computer skills needed in the legal environment, including software applications, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet research.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 115 - Introduction to Law


    3 Credits

    Provides an understanding of the role of paralegals, issues facing paralegals, the working of the legal system, and ethical questions. Legal terminology and an overview of the substantive areas of law will be discussed.

  
  • PAR 116 - Torts


    3 Credits

    Focuses on tort law, including negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability, with an emphasis on personal injury litigation.

    Corequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115 

  
  • PAR 117 - Family Law


    3 Credits

    Emphasizes domestic law, common property, dissolutions, adoptions, legal separation, and other family law issues.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 118 - Contracts


    3 Credits

    Examines the basic principles of contract law.

    Corequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115 

  
  • PAR 125 - Property Law


    3 Credits

    Focuses on real estate law, ownership, sale, leasing, financing and government regulation of land.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 126 - Administrative Law


    3 Credits

    Introduces administrative and regulatory agencies, their jurisdiction, rule-making and decision-making processes.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 127 - Legal Ethics


    3 Credits

    Explores the parameters of professional responsibilities and value systems for paralegals and related occupations.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 201 - Civil Litigation


    3 Credits

    Focuses on an intensive study of the legal process including the Federal and Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115  and PAR 116  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 202 - Evidence


    3 Credits

    Introduces the student to State and Federal Rules of Evidence and application to the trial process.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 205 - Criminal Law


    3 Credits

    Introduces basic concepts of criminal law and criminal procedure, including Colorado statutes and Rules of Procedure.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 206 - Business Organizations


    3 Credits

    Focuses on the study of the major types of business organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115  and PAR 118  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 207 - Current Issues in the Law


    3 Credits

    Provides an understanding of the current legal issues and trends applicable to the law.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 208 - Probate and Estates


    3 Credits

    Provides an understanding of the creation and administration of an estate, including wills and trusts and the probate process.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115 , and PAR 125  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 211 - Legal Research


    3 Credits

    Introduces the student to basic legal research tools, including statutes, digests, case law, citators, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and online data bases.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115 , PAR 116 , and PAR 118  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 215 - Alternative Dispute Resolution


    3 Credits

    Introduces the student to negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 216 - Employment Law


    3 Credits

    Provides an understanding of current legal issues in the area of employer/employee relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 217 - Environmental Law


    3 Credits

    Covers state and federal laws concerning the environment, including chemical safety laws, workplace safety, and hazardous waste.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 218 - Bankruptcy Law


    3 Credits

    Focuses on the federal and state laws and procedures involving bankruptcy.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115 , and PAR 118  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 219 - E-Discovery and Litigation Technology


    3 Credits

    Provides students with an understanding of the discovery process of electronically stored information (ESI) issues and software relating to complex litigation.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 114 , PAR 115 , PAR 116 , and PAR 201  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 227 - Immigration Law


    3 Credits

    Provides an understanding of the United States Immigration laws.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 228 - Intellectual Property


    3 Credits

    Covers the federal and state laws regarding intellectual property.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115  and PAR 118  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 275 - Special Topics


    1-6 Variable Credits

    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110  and PAR 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PAR 285 - Independent Study


    1-6 Variable Credits

    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.

    Required: Department’s permission

  
  • PAR 287 - Cooperative Education


    3 Credits

    Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The Instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): PAR 110 , PAR 115 , PAR 116 , PAR 118 , and PAR 201  with a grade of “C” or better