3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and (INFO 1120 or CS 1030 or LEGL 3000) and University Advanced Standing. Explores the legal and policy issues associated with the Internet and cyberspace. Studies case law, statutes, regulations, and constitutional provisions that affect people and businesses interacting through computers and the Internet. Covers intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition) and examines legal requirements to create, register and protect intellectual property rights. Focuses on e-commerce, online contracts, cybercrimes, torts, and privacy issues pertaining to technology.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.