Law, Innovation and Technologies PG (11471.1)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Law, Innovation and Technologies PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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Online
 UC - Canberra, Bruce
UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Law School Post Graduate Level Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit examines how law engages with and shapes disruptive technologies. It does so by examining regulation, law reform, and practical implications of technological innovation both in theory, and through application to case studies. Case studies will be drawn from fields including biotechnologies, information, and communication technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between technology and society, and the role of law as a mediator for change. The unit provides students with unique exposure to cross-disciplinarity between sciences and law. Students will identify, analyse, and articulate relevant issues and legal responses.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply and critically analyse legal processes to understand law reform and regulation in the context of technology and society;
2. Create and evaluate arguments demonstrating the operation of existing legal frameworks, and arguing for reform using advanced communication skills; and
3. Evaluate and contextualise the impact of technologies on society and law's role in moderating or mediating technological disruption.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems


Prerequisites

11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11271 Law, Innovation and Technologies

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 Flexible Dr Bruce Baer Arnold
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 Flexible Dr Alison McLennan
2023 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 23 October 2023 Online Prof Alison Gerard
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Marcus Smith and Gregor Urbas, Technology Law: Australian and International Perspectives (Cambridge University Press, 2021)

This is expected to be available in the UC Library.

Further readings and material will be provided via Canvas or pointed to in the lectures and tutorials. Students are encouraged to read widely and autonomously.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Please submit your request for an extension by following the process set out on the Unit Canvas site (not by email).

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

You are expected to:

  • Manage your academic progress and work to achieve the unit learning outcomes.
  • Be familiar with information relevant to your units and course including the Unit Outline, Canvas site and assignment instructions.
  • Participate actively and positively in the teaching-learning process and comply with the requirements of your course.
  • Treat all University staff and fellow students with respect and courtesy.

See Student Charter for more information.

Participation requirements

Lectures will be pre-recorded and made available online. Attendance in tutorials (either online or face-to-face) is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

Required IT skills

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Detailed Instructions regarding the assessment items will be provided on the Canvas site.

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