CSE 5821
Transcript Abbreviation
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Course Description:
This course introduces students to areas of law that govern computer engineering and design. The goals of the course include mastery of a set of legal doctrines, as well as immersion in the legal method used by lawyers to analyze problems and by judges to decide cases. Students can expect to learn how to evaluate computer engineering methods and projects through the lens of legal analysis.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
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Cross-Listings
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
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Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
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Total Completions Allowed
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Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes
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Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Philos 1338 or CSE 2501, and 3901 or 3902 or 3903; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
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Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent in the identification of legal issues that arise in the development and application of computing technology in modern society
Be competent in the ability to formulate and advocate for multiple points of view in analyzing legal disputes arising in the context of computing technology
Be familiar with the larger legal, business, and societal contexts in which decisions are made regarding the creation, development, and use of computing technology
Be familiar with weighing the potential costs and benefits of pursuing different legal strategies with respect to computing technology
Be familiar with effective methods of written and oral communication
Be exposed to legal issues that computing professionals may encounter as part of their practice
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
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| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
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Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
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ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
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| 1 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. |
| 3 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. |
| 4 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles |
| 5 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline |
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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