This course is a survey course. No prior computer knowledge is necessary or expected. The purpose of the course is as follows:

1. To explore the importance of the internet and proprietary services in the acquisition of information.
2. To acquaint students with the intellectual property concepts including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and anti-trust issues.
3. To acquaint the student with the use of a variety of computer tools available to assist the legal professionals in the performance of daily tasks in managing information.
4. To understand how a web browsers and web authoring programs can help perform specific tasks useful in a law office.
5. To teach a basic level of Internet literacy; an understanding of the terminology used by Interent users in the legal field.
6. To introduce global intellectual market principles

1. Reading assignments must be prepared in advance of the class meeting date.
2. Not all course material is covered in the Handouts. Examinations may include material covered by lecture, class discussion, handouts, demonstrations or lab sessions in addition to assigned readings.
3. There will be no makeup examinations.(1)
4. Grades will be lowered if assignments are completed late.
5. Class attendance is mandatory and class participation will be rewarded.
6. Recommended reference books and supplemental reading materials will be assigned.
7. Students are encouraged to work cooperatively.

All topics will be covered on a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the class, scheduling of computer facilities and other factors. Preliminary dates are provided.

(1)Makeup exams will only be given in the event of terrorist attacks, kidnappings, or death (yours).