Module LAWM131 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM131: Artificial Intelligence and the Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content and order of syllabus coverage may vary, it is envisaged that it will include the following topics:
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What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work?
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Development of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society.
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Researching and Understanding Technology Law
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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
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The Law of Autonomous Transportation (Cars, Ships and Drones)
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Artificial Intelligence and the Law of Armed Conflict
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Law of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
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3D Printing and the Law
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Smart Contracts and the Law
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Human Rights Challenges and Artificial Intelligence
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Intellectual Property and AI
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 270 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | 10 x 3 hour lectures/seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 100 | Preparation for lectures/seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 100 | Post-lecture/seminar reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for formative assignments |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Preparation for summative assignments |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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