• Class number: 2064
• Term: Summer 2013
• Instructor:
  • David Thaw

This course examines legal and policy aspects of computer and electronic crimes and related issues. The primary focus will be on modern 'cybercrime,'' including the legal frameworks, prosecutorial tools/discretion, and other measures available for deterring, investigating, prosecuting and punishing criminal acts which leverage, target, or otherwise involve modern information systems. Topics will include 'hacking,' electronic surveillance, the Fourth Amendment and technology, digital forensics, cyberbullying, identity theft, electronic espionage, cyberterrorism, digital copyright and related issues, privacy, the era of 'forced disclosure,

Course Schedule

• Date: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00-3:00PM
• Location: Chase 110

Course Information

• Catalog number-Section number: 7704-01
• Course Type: Lecture
• Prerequisites: None
• Credits (min/max): 3/3
• Notes: Take home exam will be available August 3-5, 2013.
• Subjects:
  • Criminal

Enrollment

• Enrollment status: Open
• Current enrollment/capacity: 6/70
• Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
• Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/0

Grading

• Grade basis: Graded
• Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
• Exam type: TAKE HOME