E-Business Law & Ethics

This course introduces legal, clerical, and cyberlegal issues as they relate to the e-business world of today. Students learn the general laws as they pertain to business with special focus on laws which pertain to e-commerce contracting, copyright, and trademark infringement. The topics of Internet crime, free speech, privacy under the U.S. Constitution, and libel and other torts are also covered. The emphasis of the course is on ethical decision-making and socially responsible and appropriate practices involving technology.