SYLLABUS
CIVE 571 Legal Aspects of Engineering & Construction
| WEEK | DATE | TOPIC | READING DUE |
| 1 | 11JAN07 | Introduction to the course and principles of the law | Ch 1 & 2 |
| 2 | 18JAN07 | Definition of the term "CONTRACT." Formation / Terms & Conditions | Ch 3 & 4 |
| 3 | 25JAN07 | Definition of the term "CONTRACT". Interpretation / Coordination | Ch 5-6 & 11 |
| 4 | 01FEB07 | Discharge, Breach & Remedies - General Review of Contracts | Ch 7 & 12 |
| "03FEB07" | Takehome Midterm | ||
| 5 | 08FEB07 | Review of Midterm - Introduction to TORTS: Civil Wrongs | Ch 16 & 19 |
| 6 | 15FEB07 | More on Torts - Professional Liability | Ch 20 |
| 7 | 22FEB07 | Forms of Business - Insurance, Bonds and Sureties | Ch 17, 18 & 21 |
| 8 | 01MAR07 | Real Property | Ch 22 |
| 9 | 08MAR07 | More Real Property & Water Rights | Ch 23 |
| 10 | 15MAR07 | Review & Overflow | |
| 11 | 22MAR07 | In-Class Final |
Text: Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers & Architects, Joseph T. Bockrath, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-039363-X
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