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COM 551: Cyber Law & Ethics

3 credits

Students will examine legal, political and ethical issues raised by cyber technologies, such as computers, the Internet, smartphones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Students will analyze issues including online privacy, cybercrimes, intellectual property, robot ethics, and gaming regulations, through both domestic and international perspectives will be covered. (Learning Goals:G)

Learning Goals

Through class participation, exams, the research paper and presentations, students will: • analyze current topics in cyber law and ethics, and develop means for staying current into the future. • evaluate policy and legal challenges for technology users. • diagnose potential legal or ethical issues associated with technology use. • practice effective writing, research and argumentation.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Spring 2026
Cyber Law & Ethics
0108-551-001	M. Grabowski				Garden City	3
Sections Offered: Intersession 2026
Cyber Law & Ethics
0108-551-002	M. Grabowski	Jan 5 - Jan 23			Garden City	3
Sections Offered: Fall 2025
Cyber Law & Ethics
0108-551-001	M. Grabowski				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Sections Offered: Summer 2025, Summer II
Cyber Law & Ethics
0108-551-001	M. Grabowski	Jul 7 - Aug 10			Online	3