Course Overview
This practical course is for BCIT Computing and Business students who want to learn about laws and policies applicable to the Internet and information technology, as well as intellectual property rights. Topics covered in this course include the following: copyright, patents, trade secret, trademarks, domain names, cybercrime, privacy, e-commerce and online contracts, and online advertising.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$542.91 - $599.81 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate Artificial Intelligence use and risk in legal practice
- Define basic components of the Canadian legal system.
- Analyze and discuss legal cases.
- Define and describe copyright.
- Define and describe patent and trade secrets.
- Define and describe trademark.
- Explain and analyze the legal issues surrounding domain names.
- Identify and apply the laws applicable to e-commerce and online contracts.
- Explain the different categories of computer crimes (cybercrimes).
- Define and discuss online defamation and available defences.
- Explain and discuss the legal issues surrounding privacy and online privacy.
- Explain and discuss legal issues relating to online advertising.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Internet and IT Law (BLAW 3205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Digital Design and Development
Diploma Full-time
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Data Analytics
Certificate Part-time
- Full-Stack Web Development
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLAW 3205 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 35695
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 35695
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day (except for exams); however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BLAW 3205 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 44287
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 44287
- $599.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
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