law5cyb cyber law
CYBER LAW
LAW5CYB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce students to the legal aspectsof cybersecurity, including laws relating to various offences and related casestudies from recent cybercrime incidents. Students will primarily be introducedto Australian law governing these areas, but will also learn aboutinternational legal developments in these areas, where applicable.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is not available to students enrolled in UG or PG Law programs
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain and critically analyse the origins and structural design of the Internet insofar as it relates to cybercrime.
- Activities:
- class participation activities (discussion)
02. Differentiate and characterise types of cybercrime being perpetrated today.
- Activities:
- quizzes, class participation activities (discussion)
03. Critically evaluate the legal and regulatory structure for dealing with cybercrime in Australia.
- Activities:
- essay/report, class participation activity
04. Interpret the legal, law enforcement and regulatory challenges around dealing with cybercrime.
- Activities:
- essay/report, class participation activity (discussion/interpretation)
05. Develop and participate in critical discussions on current cybercrime issues and threats.
- Activities:
- class participation activities (discussion/interpretation), essay/report
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Week 45-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 45 - 45
Five 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes (2000 word equivalent) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 02 |
| Essay/Report (2000 word equivalent) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Class participation - part 1 - Discussion/posts (individual activity 1500 words) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Part 2 - Contributing or extending via interpretation, critique, feedback (group activity 500 words) | Submitted online through LMS | 10 | 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
Twelve 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes (2000 word equivalent) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Essay/Report (2000 word equivalent) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Class participation - part 1 - Discussion/posts (individual activity 1500 words) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Part 2 - contributing or extending via interpretation, critique, feedback (group activity 500 words) | 010 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |