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CS 506 — Introduction to Law and Economic Policy for Computer Scientists
(dt. Rechtskunde und Wirtschaftspolitik für Informatiker:innen)

Level, degree of commitment Practical module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): term paper
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science.
Subject, Origin Computer Science, Export only modules
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Alexander Markowetz, Prof. Dr. Alexander Koch

Contents

According to the announcement, various topics will be covered from a practical and/or current perspective, in particular from the areas of

  • Basic principles of data protection law
  • The historical development from the census ruling to the DSGVO
  • Basic features of IT criminal law and copyright law
  • Interoperability and standardization
  • Governance and power in digital economies
  • Zero border costs as a central challenge

Qualification Goals

Students are familiar with legal, ethical and economic issues that apply to the IT industry. They have an overview of opportunities, limitations, and consequences, and are aware of multiple ways in which IT is linked to the social environment.


Prerequisites

None.


Recommended Reading

  • Will be announced in the course.



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2023/24. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

  • Winter 2016/17 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2018 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2021/22 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24

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The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.