The School of Computing and Data Science (https://www.cds.hku.hk/) was established by the University of Hong Kong on 1 July 2024, comprising the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science.

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COMP3311 Legal Aspects of Computing

COMP3311 Legal Aspects of Computing

2020-21
Instructor(s):Pun K H
(Class A) No. of credit(s):6
Recommended Learning Hours:
Lecture: 35.0
Tutorial: 4.0
Pre-requisite(s):COMP2113 or COMP2123 or ENGG1340
Co-requisite(s):  
Mutually exclusive with:  
Remarks:

Course Learning Outcomes

1. [1]
Able to identify and explain the main legal and ethical issues arising from the computing technology
2. [2]
Able to describe and formulate solutions to practical legal and ethical problems commonly encountered in the computing industry
Mapping from Course Learning Outcomes to Programme Learning Outcomes
 PLO aPLO bPLO cPLO dPLO ePLO fPLO gPLO hPLO iPLO j
CLO 1T,PT,P
CLO 2T,PT,P

T - Teach, P - Practice
For BEng(CompSc) Programme Learning Outcomes, please refer to here.

Syllabus

Calendar Entry:
To introduce students to the laws affecting computing and the legal issues arising from the technology. Contents include: the legal system of Hong Kong; copyright protection for computer programs; intellectual property issues on the Internet; data privacy; computer-related crimes; codes of professional conduct for computer professionals.

Detailed Description:

COMP3311 Legal aspects of computing Mapped to CLOs
Copyright protection for computer programs1, 2
Intellectual property issues on the Internet1, 2
Data privacy1, 2
Computer-related crimes1, 2
Codes of professional conduct for computer professionals1, 2

Assessment:
Written Examination: 70%
Continuous Assessment: 30%
Teaching Plan

Please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

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