Computer Science and Law [DROIB219]
Learning outcomes
To be familiar with the terms in the computers world; learn to use specific tools for lawyers (advanced text writing functionalities, data bases, particular net tools ...).
Discover the IA world.
Content
1. The material
What a computer? How is it made up?
2. The operating system
How the computer is managed? What can one make some?
3. Standard software
The following concepts are studied: the text processing, the spreadsheet, software of presentation, the navigator Web (including an introduction to language HTML), e-mail.
4. Application software
In addition to the standard software, there is the different one, style of the expert systems. In understanding the mechanism often allows to better use them.
5. Networks
The basic concepts on the networks necessary to comprehension of Internet are approached within the framework of the course.
6. Theory of data bases and legal data bases
In order to use the data bases as well as possible, it is also necessary to understand the working procedure of it. The course tries to answer this waiting.
Teaching methods
Teacher training with context experiments when needed is the basis. Some lessons are on computer.
Written notes are available.
Evaluations
Method: Oral exam with preparation
1. Theoretical question (1 question)
2. Exercises (2 questions)
For the exam, the preparation lasts 30 to 60 minutes. The presentation lasts 15 minutes.
Criterions: The student must to prove his capacity to understand and have one critical opinion about the notions in the computers world.
The student must be able to resolve the practical cases similar to those seen on the course.
Recommended readings
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté de droitRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree| Block | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelier en droit | 2 | 3 |
| Bachelier en droit | 3 | 3 |
