LAW3402 Property B
Faculty of Law
LAW3402 Property B is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW3402
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW3402
1 unit list LAW3402 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite:
- For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later: LAW3111
Prerequisite:
- For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later: LAW1111; LAW1114; LAW1112; LAW1113; LAW2101; LAW2102; LAW2112; LAW2111
- For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW1100 or Law1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104; LAW2100 or LAW2101 and LAW2102 ; LAW3401 or LAW2112
Prohibition: LAW3400
Overview
Building on Property A, the unit examines proprietary interests that arise through the operation of equity, and co-ownership of land and goods. It then examines the Torrens System of registered title to land and the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic), including: the registration process; the meaning and purpose of indefeasible title: fraud and other exceptions to indefeasibility: the compensation provisions; status and enforceability of unregistered interests; the caveat system; and the priority rules for registered and unregistered interests.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Collaborative research & writing assignmentAssignment30%
- ExaminationExam60%
- Tutorial ParticipationParticipation10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of property law, building upon learning in previous units;
- 2
Identify, research, evaluate and synthesize relevant factual, legal and policy issues;
- 3
Demonstrate the intellectual and legal skills to interpret judicial decisions and legislation;
- 4
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives;
- 5
Demonstrate cognitive skill, creativity and professional judgement to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems;
- 6
Communicate and collaborate effectively and persuasively; and
- 7
Work with autonomy, independence and professionalism
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Tutorials8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Sharon Rodrick
- Sandra Horovitz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW3402?
LAW3402 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after LAW3402?
LAW3402 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW4801.
When is LAW3402 offered?
In 2020, LAW3402 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW3402?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW3402 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.