Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning Methods

Lecture

Tutorial

Module Offerings

5106COMP-SEP-CTY

Aims

An overview of the English legal system and law making process An understanding of the law relating to commercial transactions An awareness of the law relating to intellectual property and the provision of computer products and services An understanding of the law relating to computer misuse resolution.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse the law making process within the English legal system
2.
Compare and contrast legal concepts relating to the execution of commercial agreements
3.
Interpret the law in relation to intellectual property infringement with regard to computer products and services
4.
Apply the law and define the law in relation to computer misuse scenarios

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Sources of law Rule of law Law reform and the law reform process Machinery of law Legal personnel The court system Contract formation Contract breach and remedy Patents Trademarks Copyright Designs Confidentiality Laws relating to computer misuse
Module Overview:
An overview of the English legal system and law making process An understanding of the law relating to commercial transactions An awareness of the law relating to intellectual property and the provision of computer products and services An understanding of the law relating to computer misuse resolution. The module aims to provide the student with a general understanding of English legal concepts and an understanding of the law in relation to provision of computer services, products and misuse.
Additional Information:The module aims to provide the student with a general understanding of English legal concepts and an understanding of the law in relation to provision of computer services, products and misuse.

Assessments

Centralised Exam

Presentation