COM 551: Cyber Law & Ethics
3 credits
Students will examine legal, political and ethical issues raised by cyber technologies, such as computers, the Internet, smartphones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Students will analyze issues including online privacy, cybercrimes, intellectual property, robot ethics, and gaming regulations, through both domestic and international perspectives will be covered.
Learning Goals
Through class participation, exams, the research paper and presentations, students will: • analyze current topics in cyber law and ethics, and develop means for staying current into the future. • evaluate policy and legal challenges for technology users. • diagnose potential legal or ethical issues associated with technology use. • practice effective writing, research and argumentation.
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Sections Offered: Fall 2026
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Sections Offered: Summer 2026, Summer I
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Dates/Semester: May 26 - Jun 30 Location: Online |
Sections Offered: Spring 2026
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Sections Offered: Intersession 2026
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Dates/Semester: Jan 5 - Jan 23 Location: Online |