Course Overview
The course offers basic knowledge of Canadian law with emphasis on how the law affects those in the computer industry. The course includes the law of tort, contracts, sale of goods, secured transactions, employment, intellectual property, partnerships and companies.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the law and recognize legal issues as they arise, with emphasis on how the law affects those in the computer industry.
- Interpret the law as it applies to business.
- Apply the rules of law to business situations, including the law of tort, contracts, sale of goods, employment, intellectual property, privacy, partnerships, corporations and computer crime.
- Communicate effectively with lawyers and regulators.
- Design business practices and transactions to avoid legal problems.
Effective as of Fall 2016
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Computers and the Law (BLAW 3600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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