LGS-205 Cyberlaw

Introduces students to emerging laws of cyberspace. Explore methods of investigating and preventing cybercrimes and infringements upon information security. Discuss laws governing e-commerce and intellectual property protections, focusing on landmark and other cases such as Napster. The class will also debate privacy rights and free speech on the Internet. Prerequisite: CJS 111 or LGS 111 or LGS 253. Note: Students with no prior computer experience are encouraged to take one of the following before taking this course: CTA 100 or CTP 103. Credit will not be given for LGS 205 and also BPA 205, CJS 205 or CTS 205.