Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

AREC 375 - Agricultural Law

Description

An introduction into the nature and extent that property, contract, business, liability, regulatory and other laws impact farm and ranch operations. Students will identify basic legal issues with the goals of knowledgeably participating in legal matters and minimizing the potential for conflicts and liabilities. Students will become familiar with the legal aspects of business documents, business organizations, estate planning, and planning for management of risks.

Prerequisite

Junior standing

Important Information

Students must have access to a webcam for successful course completion.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

• Kathie Riley
• Kathy Bruce

Course Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
• Instructors:
  • Kathy Bruce
  • Kathie Riley
• Tuition: $1,470 Listed tuition is subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer

Additional Information

Please note: If you are currently registered OR waitlisted for an existing main campus section of the course you have added to your shopping cart, you must first drop the main campus course section in before requesting to register for the CSU Online course section. If you submit a registration request for a CSU Online section without first dropping any existing registrations or waitlist entries for the same course, your CSU Online request will not be processed.