Course Description

LAWS 8321
Computers and the Law
General Description:
Explores a range of topics surrounding the juxtaposition of computers and law. Most are aware of the impact that law has on computers through the myriad of regulations that govern computers and related technologies. Less well known is the impact that computer technology is having on governance and on the practice of law. Explores both sides of this dynamic interplay between law impacting computing, and computing impacting law.

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LAWS 8321-001

Instructor(s): Harry Surden

Credits: 2

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Tue   4:15 PM - 5:55 PM   WOLF 411

First Assignment: Welcome to the seminar Computers and the Law. Please see TWEN for our first assignment.
There is no textbook for this class. I will distribute the syllabus and course policies during our first meeting.