| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS77-581 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Coding, Cybersecurity & Cryptoliteracy for Lawyers is an elective subject in the Juris Doctor program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject considers the relationship between law and information technology and covers the basics of internet transaction security. Both operational and legal principles are considered. It introduces the student to basic principles of coding in a modern language and how common internet cryptographic systems work. This includes an outline of the theory, practice of, and legal issues associated with, digital signatures, the RSA public key system and blockchain systems. Along with appropriate web-based resources, Microsoft Excel/VBA is used as the primary vehicle to illustrate both coding fundamentals and the principles and operation of cryptographic systems.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Analyse legal issues of online transactions and security including basic principles of coding, with application to online transactions and security.
- Interpret concepts of cryptography and security and apply them within context.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to learning and working ethically and responsibly.
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject dates
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September 2023
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023 Semester start: 11/09/2023 Subject start: 11/09/2023 Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023 Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023 Last enrolment: 24/09/2023 Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023 Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023 Teaching census: 06/10/2023
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 16/07/2023 |
| Semester start: | 11/09/2023 |
| Subject start: | 11/09/2023 |
| Cancellation 1: | 25/09/2023 |
| Cancellation 2: | 02/10/2023 |
| Last enrolment: | 24/09/2023 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 07/10/2023 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 28/10/2023 |
| Teaching census: | 06/10/2023 |