Computer Science 563 - Internet Law and Policy

This course is meant for those looking for practical legal knowledge for use in Internet related endeavors. This course provides basic legal knowledge for Internet related legal issues with a focus on practical information for use by computer professionals. Topics covered are basics of the internet, basics of law and contract law, substantive laws, intellectual property law, basic ethical dealings, dealing with third parties, and policy issues.

Open to junior and senior Computer Science students who have completed either COMPSCI 311, 383, or 360 (previously 460) with a grade of C or better. UNIV LEC 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; UNIV LEC 02 FOR ELIGIBLE GRADS; SEATS HELD IN LEC 02 FOR INCOMING STUDENT REGISTRATION. U+ LEC 01 SYNCHRONOUS REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT SPECIFIED MEETING TIMES IS REQUIRED; FOR MS-CMPSCI STUDENTS AND OTHER GRADUATE STUDENTS (EXCEPT MS-ECE) WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION. PHDS OR ANY STUDENT WITH A TUITION WAIVER CANNOT ENROLL IN A U+ SECTION. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION FOR EITHER UNIVERSITY SECTION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides.