Faculty of Business and Law
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Unit Outline
BLAW2012 (V.1) Applied Contract Law
Trimester 3A, 2024
Unit study package number:
BLAW2012
Mode of study:
Internal
Tuition pattern summary:
Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise
information refer to the Learning Activities section.
Online Lecture: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
This unit does not have a fieldwork component.
Credit value:
25
Pre-requisite units:
Nil
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Anti-requisite units:
Nil
Result type:
Grade/Mark
Approved incidental fees:
Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our
website. Visit
https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/fees/understandingyour-fees for details.
Unit coordinator:
Name:
Kyle Bowyer
Phone:
Email:
Location
08 9266 7220
Kyle.Bowyer@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Building: 407 - Room: 332
Teaching Staff:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Location
R Maler Vilee
+6596995470
Maler.Vilee@curtin.edu.au
Building: N/A - Room: N/A
Administrative contact:
Name:
Phone:
Email or
Website:
Location
Kyle Bowyer
08 9266 7220
kyle.bowyer@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Learning Management
System:
Building: 407 - Room: 332
Blackboard
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past
and present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous
Australians through higher educatoion and research.
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Syllabus
Students discover how the rules of contract formation and operation apply in the business world. Students
learn how to understand common business contractual terms and implications to develop an appreciation of
how contracts are used to allocate risk. Global, technological, social and ethical issues in relation to
contracts are explored and finally, students learn about common law rules dealing with disputes and
damages and how businesses resolve contractual disputes in the real world.
Introduction
Welcome to Applied Contract Law.
Tuition
You have enrolled into the internal availability for this unit.
All students in this unit will have access to a weekly face to face lecture and a weekly face to face tutorial.
All students in this unit have the opportunity to contact your local lecturer or me (the Unit Controller) for
additional consultation. I am available for both virtual and face to face consult – details will be provided on
BlackBoard.
About the Unit
The primary aim of this unit is to apply the theory of contract law into practice by reference to practical,
business-related situations and sample contracts.
Whilst the unit touches upon the basic theoretical concepts of contract law in the various modules, the
emphasis will be on how these concepts, ideas and practices are seen in real-life contracts. The unit will
focus on commercial type contracts but may also consider contracts that students may encounter in their
personal lives.
It is hoped that this unit will teach students how to understand and work with real-life contracts whilst also
having a basic grasp of the theoretical concepts underpinning some common contractual practices.
Unit Learning Outcomes
All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study.
These inform an employer that , through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range
of other skills and capabilities which employer would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course
addresses the Graduate Capalibilites through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital
part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are
expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for
this unit is carefully designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On
successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.
Your course has been deisgned so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate
Capabilities through the assurance of learning process in each unit.
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On successful completion of this unit student
can:
1
2
Graduate Capabilities addressed
acquire discipline knowledge and think critically about
how this applies to real-world business contracts
construct business directed written or digital
communication related to contract formation,
intepretation, management and effect
3
4
identify and analyse, global, socio-cultural, technological
or ethical issues relating to contracts
use problem-solving skills to to identify, anticipate or
resolve contractual issues and risks
Curtin's Graduate Capabilities
Apply discipline
knowledge, principles
and concepts
Innovative, creative and
entrepreneurial
Effective communicators
with digital competency
Globally engaged and
responsive
Culturally competent to
engage respectfully
with local first people
and other diverse
cultures
Industry connected and
career capable
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate Capabilities at the Learning Innovation and Teaching Excellence
Centre (LITEC) website: http://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/
Learning Activities
1 x 90-minute lecture per Module. This lecture provides an introduction and overview of the contract law
theory and practice relevant to the Module for the week. The lecture will also be recorded and available for
you to listen to at a time of your choice. Internal students should attend the lectures. You are expected to
attend / listen to the lecture before the tutorial work or session for that Module (preferrably well beforehand
so that you can be prepared for the tutorial).
1 x 90 minute tutorial per Module. During this time you will work collaboratively with the other members of
the class on scenarios or questions using sample contracts or materials provided on blackboard or in class.
Learning Resources
The text(s) for this unit are:
Harris and Croese, Contract Law In Context, 1st Edition, Wolters Kluwer CCH, 2015 (ISBN/ISSN:
9781922180957)
This book can be purchased as a physical text or an e-book.
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Electronic: Yes
Essential: No
ISBN: 9781922180957
Resource Type: Book
Other Resources
Lecture slides, tutorial materials, sample contracts, notes and any other relevant information will be
provided on BlackBoard in the Reading List.
Assessment
Assessment policy exemptions
There are no exemptions to the assessment policy
Assessment Schedule
Unit
Task
Value
%
Date Due
Learning
Outcome(s)
Assessed
1
Online IRIS Multiple
Choice Question
Late
Assessments
Accepted?
Assessment
Extensions
Considered?
*
Week: Teaching
Week 7 - Online Test
20 %
eTest
Day: Day and time
TBA
Time: Day and time
1
No
Yes
1,2,3,4
Yes
Yes
1,4,
No
Yes
TBA
Week: Teaching
2
Written Assessment
- Memo
40 %
Week 12 - Project
Day: Monday 13 Jan
Time: 5pm (WST)
Week: Examinations
- Written
3
Final Exam
40 %
Assessment
Day: TBA
Time: TBA
*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and
conditions.
Detailed Information on assessment tasks
Online IRIS Multiple Choice Question eTest
Online Test
The Multiple Choice / Online e-Test: This is worth 20%. This will be in the form of an online e-test, comprising
a series of questions which students will be given a specific period of time to answer. The content and
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topics of the first half of the Unit will be examinable. Your unit controller will give more details on the test
during the semester.
This test will make use of the IRIS invigilation software.
Written Assessment - Memo
You will complete an individual written project on topics and/or scenarios to be
provided on Blackboard. This could cover any modules in the unit but will have an
emphasis on the second half of the unit.
You may also be required to construct a business-directed communication, such
as a notice, memo, presentation, letter or blog or media post.
This is worth 40%.
Final Exam
Students will complete an exam in which they may be required to analyse a given scenario, answer some
short questions, draft a memorandum or other business communication to management explaining the law
and recommending solutions to problems posed by the scenario. This is worth 40%.
This examination will make use of the IRIS invigilation software.
Pass requirements
Students do not have to pass all assessments but must obtain at least 50 marks overall.
Assessment Moderation
Fair assessment through moderation
Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the
learning outcomes, and that students work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for
the moderation of assessments are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available
from policies.curtin.edu.au/findapolicy/
Pre-marking moderation
Peer review of assessment design to ensure sampling across content; peer review of assessment task details
(provided to students); peer review of examination questions; peer review of marking guide.
Intra-making / Post-making moderation
Calibration of markers on a sample of assessments prior to marking; double marking of a sample of
assessments to ensure consistency during process; Moderation of a sample of student work near grade
boundaries.
Late Assessment
Where the submission of a late assessment is permitted, late penalties will be consistently applied in this
unit.
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Where a late assessment is permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the
Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment
extension:
1. For assessment items submitted within the first 24 hours after the due date/time, students will be
penalised by a deduction of 5% of the total marks allocated for the assessment task;
2. For each additional 24 hour period commenced an additional penalty of 10% of the total marks
allocated for the assessment item will be deducted; and
3. Assessment items submitted more than 168 hours late (7 calendar days) will receive a mark of zero.
Where late assessment is NOT permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the
Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment
extension:
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will receive a mark of zero.
Assessment Extension
Where an application for an assessment extension is permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit
(refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. A student who is unable to complete an assessment item by/on the due date/time as a result of
exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, may apply for an assessment extension on
the Assessment Extension Application Form as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. The form is
available on the Forms page at https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/ and
also within the student's OASIS (My Studies tab – Quick Forms) account.
2. The student will be expected to submit their application for an Assessment Extension with supporting
documentation via the online form.
3. Timely submission of this information supports the assessment process. For applications that are
declined, delayed submission may have significant ramifications on the possible marks awarded.
4. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the due date/time of the assessment
item where the student is able to provide a verifiable explanation as to why they were not able to
submit the application prior to the assessment due date/time
Where an application for an assessment extension is NOT permitted for an assessment item(s) within this
unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will be subject to late penalties or receive a
mark of zero depending on the unit permitting late assessment submissions.
Deferred Assessments
If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check
OASIS for details.
Deferred examinations/tests will be held from 24/02/2025 to 05/03/2025. Notification to students will be
made after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.
Further Assessments
Further assessments, if granted by the Board of Examiners, will be held between 24/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Notification to eligible students granted a further assessment will be made after the Board of Examiners
meeting via the Official Communications Channel in OASIS.
It is the responsibility of the student to be available to complete the requirements of a further assessment. If
your results show that you have been granted a further assessment you should immediately check OASIS
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for details.
Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to
impact on studies
A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student
with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. Carers for people with
disability may also be eligible for support. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements,
study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin's facilities and services or other support as discussed
with an advisor from AccessAbility Services.
Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances or
carer responsibilities.
If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact AccessAbility Services. If you already have a CAP
please provide it to the Unit Coordinator in week 1 of each study period.
Referencing style
The referencing style of this unit is AGLC.
More information can be found on this style from the library web site
https://uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/aglc/introduction/
Privacy
As part of a learning or assessment activity, or class participation, your image or voice may be recorded or
transmitted by equipment and systems operated by Curtin University. Transmission may be to other venues
on campus or to others both in Australia and overseas.
Your image or voice may also be recorded by students on personal equipment for individual or group study
or assessment purposes. Such recordings may not be reproduced or uploaded to a publicly accessible web
environment. If you wish to make such recordings for study purposes as a courtesy you should always seek
the permission of those who are impacted by the recording.
Recording of classes or course materials may not be exchanged or distributed for commercial purposes, for
compensation, or for any other purpose other than personal study for the enrolled students in the unit.
Breach of this may subject a student to disciplinary action under Statute No 10 – Student Disciplinary
Statute.
If you wish to discuss this please talk to your Unit Coordinator.
Copyright
The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to
copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites without the
express written consent of Curtin University.
Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)
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Academic Integrity
Curtin's Student Charter, Academic Integrity Program (AIP), and core Values guide expectations regarding
student behaviour and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on the Academic Integrity
Website.
Academic Integrity Warnings
An Academic Integrity Warning may be issued to a student in limited circumstances and only where
misconduct is not involved.
Academic Misconduct
Staff members are required to report poor academic practice and suspected misconduct. Academic
Misconduct means conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work.
This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of content, and
behaviours like falsifying medical certificates for extension. Contract cheating, the use of file sharing,
translation services/apps, paraphrasing tools (text-spinners), article generators, and assignment help
websites also may be considered academic misconduct.
Check your assessment instructions carefully before using any generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI)
software (e.g. Chat GPT, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, etc.). You are not permitted to use Gen-AI software in
any assessment task unless written permission is explicitly granted by the Unit Coordinator (e.g. within
Blackboard or the assignment specifications). If the use of Gen-AI software has been approved, you must
document its use, apply appropriate acknowledgement and attribution rules, and include a statement as to
the nature and extent of the use when submitting the assessment. Unapproved, inappropriate, or
undisclosed use may be dishonest or unfair behaviour, and thus considered misconduct. For further
information on the use of Gen-AI software see the Academic Integrity Website.
The longer term personal, social, and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask
your tutors or unit coordinator if you need clarification or are unsure what to do. If your work is the subject
of an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided.
Academic work under inquiry will not be graded until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct
may include a warning, a reduced or nil grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, an annulled grade
(ANN) or termination from the course. For more information refer to Statute No.10 Student Discipline and
Academic Misconduct Rules.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Expectations
Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and
learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.
You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.
For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support:
oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm
For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please visit UniSkills and IT tools and guides
webpage.
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1. Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files
2. Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Students are expected to have all the necessary equipment to study this unit – a
computer, webcam, microphone, and reliable internet access. If access to any
necessary equipment is not available students should use the resources available in
the Curtin University Library.
The possession of unauthorised material in an online assessment, or any other form
of cheating or attempting to cheat in an online assessment, is not permitted, and will
be referred to the appropriate committee for Academic Misconduct.
Additional information
Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the
eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating
to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:
the Student Charter
Values and Signature Behaviours
the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity
copyright principles and responsibilities
the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all of the above is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities"
website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.
Note: In Australia and other jurisdictions, students are required to complete a screening check prior to
undertaking any activities that include children (e.g. surveying children at a school as part of a project). If
this applies to you, start by contacting your unit coordinator for advice.
Student Equity
There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or
assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or
medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability),
significant caring responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location,or another
reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact the
appropriate service below. It is important to note that the staff of the University may not be able to meet
your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances, so please get in touch with the
appropriate service if you require assistance.
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To discuss your needs in relation to:
Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services:
https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/
Elite athletes, contact Elite Athlete Coordinator: https://www.curtin.edu.au/sport/competitive-sport2/elite-athletes/
All other grounds, contact the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service:
https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/
Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback
Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight - Curtin's new unit
and teaching survey developed in collaboration with students and staff and the annual Student Experience
Survey) and interactions with teaching staff.
Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.
We have incorporated feedback from students from the old version of the unit, particularly a change from 1
hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial to 1.5 hour for each. In Tri 1A / Sem 1 2024, we revised the syllabus and
contents.
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Program Calendar
Schedule (Subject To Change)
Week
Begin
Date
Lecture
Tutorial
1.
28 Oct
Topic 1
Introduction and
Elements 1
Topic 1
No Tutorial
2.
4 Nov
Topic 2
Elements 2
Topic 1
Introduction and
Assessment/Other
Elements 1
3.
11 Nov
Topic 3
Formation
Topic 2
Elements 2
4.
18 Nov
Topic 4
Terms
Topic 3
Formation
5.
25 Nov
Topic 5
Structure
Topic 4
Terms
6.
2 Dec
Topic 6
Topic 5
Practical Issues &
Perspectives
Structure
Topic 7
Performance
Topic 6
Practical Issues &
Perspectives
7.
8.
9 Dec
16 Dec
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Topic 8
Changes
Assignment 1 Online IRIS
Test (20%).
Day and Time TBA.
Topic 7
Performance
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9.
23 Dec
WEEK FREE OF CLASSES
10.
30 Dec
Topic 9
Fairness
Topic 8
Changes
11.
6 Jan
Topic 10
Topic 9
Remedies
Fairness
Topic 11
Exam
Information and
Revision
Topic 10
Remedies
12.
13 Jan
13.
20 Jan
EXAMS
14.
27 Jan
EXAMS
15.
3 Feb
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(WST) Mon 13 Jan (40%)
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