COS 491: Information Technology and the Law

Spring 2003

Instructor: Edward W. Felten

Schedule and reading list
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment is limited, and the course is currently full. Prof. Felten is keeping a waiting list of students who want to enroll.
Course Summary

Information technology raises many interesting legal questions. This seminar course will consider a series of questions at the intersection of law and technology. Students will read articles and court opinions, participate in class discussions, and write a term paper. Students from all disciplines are welcome, and no technical or legal background is required.

Meetings
Location: 402 Computer Science
Time: Monday, 1:30-4:20.
Grading
Class participation: 40%
First paper: 20%
Term paper: 40%