LAW 754

Emerging Technologies and the Law I

Todays world is on the brink of a fourth industrial revolution, the Digital Revolution, with ever-emerging technologies transforming life in the 21st century-connecting billions of people through the internet; improving access to goods and services; and redefining commerce, education, governance, and the workplace. Over two semesters, students will be introduced to emerging technologies-artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, biometrics, blockchain, cryptocurrency, drones, the internet of things (IoT), machine learning, quantum computing, robotics, 3D printing, and virtual and augmented reality-and their impact upon contract, criminal, property, tort and other core areas of the law

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio