Undergraduate Course: Information Technology and Law (LAWS10071)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 26 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-22 | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Moot Court Room Old College |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| As in Course Guide |
Assessment Information
| Essay and exam |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Andres Guadamuz
Tel: (0131 6)50 9699
Email: A.Guadamuz@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Krystal Hanley
Tel: (0131 6)50 2056
Email: Krystal.Hanley@ed.ac.uk |
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