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Law for IT and Ethics, 6 credits
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TGTU79
Main field of study
Other subjectsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseDirector of studies or equivalent
Maria Eidenskog, Christina NordinEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CITE | Information Technology, Master of Science in Engineering | 2 (Spring 2019) | 2 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Other subjectsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Information Technology
Intended learning outcomes
After having successfully completed the course the student shall be able to:
- Identify and explain the structure and systematics of Swedish national law and EU-law as well as central normative ethical theories, principles and concepts.
- Identify and explain the regulatory framework as well as ethical approaches to the use of information technology, IT-security, intellectual property rights and the automated processing of personal data.
- Apply criminal law and ethical theories of importance for the misuse of internet and other data communication.
- To investigate, analyze and problematize legal and ethical questions in relation to the implementation and use of information technology and to express conclusions and acquired knowledge both orally and in writing.
Course content
- Basic central normative ethical theories, principles and concepts.
- Basic legal concepts and principles, including the structure of the legal framework, different legal sources as well as how legal rules are adopted and applied.
- Legal and ethical aspects on IT-security, intellectual property rights and the automated processing of personal data.
- Human rights and civil rights, such as the freedom of speech and the freedom of press.
- Ethical concepts and legal rules applicable to the misuse of the internet and other data communication.
Teaching and working methods
The course applies problem based learning which is coordinated in the course Physical Principles.
Examination
| UPG2 | Hand-in Assignments Law | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Hand-in Assignments Ethics | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| SEM2 | Seminars, Law | 1 credits | U, G |
| SEM1 | Seminars, Ethics | 1 credits | U, G |
Attendance requirements: seminars - 4 examing, tutorials – 80%.
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för TemaDirector of Studies or equivalent
Maria Eidenskog, Christina NordinCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Other
(In Swedish) Merkel, Magnus m fl (2003). Rapportskrivning - En lathund för studenter.
Other reading depending on the fieldwork.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| UPG2 | Hand-in Assignments Law | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Hand-in Assignments Ethics | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| SEM2 | Seminars, Law | 1 credits | U, G |
| SEM1 | Seminars, Ethics | 1 credits | U, G |
Attendance requirements: seminars - 4 examing, tutorials – 80%.
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.
Other
(In Swedish) Merkel, Magnus m fl (2003). Rapportskrivning - En lathund för studenter.
Other reading depending on the fieldwork.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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