LGS 205 - Cyberlaw

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
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(s): CJS 111 or LGS 111 or BPA 253 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.