? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LAW-3-PL0009

This course has two parts. The first part is concerned with the substantive legal issues associated with software, hardware, the computer industry and the Internet. Particular topics of current interest will be selected for in depth analysis, drawn from areas such as computers and intellectual property rights, electronic contracting, free speech on the Internet and privacy rights in relation to electronic information. The second part of the course deals with how computer technology can support and assist the legal process, lawyers, judges and the public seeking legal advice. Students will emerge with both theoretical knowledge and the practical ability to build a legal knowledge based system.

? Pre-requisites : Commercial Law and Obligations at Level 8

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 26/09/2005 14:00 15:50 Lorimer Room, Old College Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 15:50 Central

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Helen O'Shea
Tel : (0131 6)50 9703
Email : Helen.O'Shea@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Ms Lilian Edwards
Tel : (0131 6)50 2016
Email : L.Edwards@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/