College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
Module LAWM131 for 2020/1
Module LAWM131 for 2020/1
- 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 2020/1 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 some or all of the following topics to varying degrees of depth:
- What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work?
- Development of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society.
- Researching and Understanding Technology Law
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
- The Law of Autonomous Transportation (Cars, Ships and Drones)
- Artificial Intelligence and the Law of Armed Conflict
- Law of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- 3D Printing and the Law
- Smart Contracts and the Law
- Human Rights Challenges and Artificial Intelligence
- 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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