CYBER LAW
LAW5CYB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce students to the legal aspects of cyber security, including laws relating to various offences and related case studies from recent cyber crime incidents. Students will primarily be introduced to Australian law governing these areas, but will also learn about international 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
Prerequisites Students enrolled Master of Cyber Security -Computer Science (SMCYC) or Master of Cyber Security - Law (SMCYL) or Master of Cyber Security - Business Operations (SMCYB) or SMCYCO, SMCYLO, SMCYBO. or Students enrolled in any post-graduate law program offered in the School of Law
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, 2018, Summer 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
45
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via blended.
"Tuesday to Wednesday"
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, 05 |
| Part 2 - Contributing or extending via interpretation, critique, feedback (group activity 500 words) | Submitted online through LMS | 10 | 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
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 |