Universität Wien

030258 KU Coding for Lawyers (2020S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Home Learning:
All registered students were already informed via email about the steps being taken with regards to home learning. In particular we will be using the software "Big Blue Button" (short "BBB") to hold the forthcoming units online. The links to these online units are made available to registered students on Moodle.

  • Monday 09.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 16.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U11 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 30.03. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Friday 03.04. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 04.05. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 11.05. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 18.05. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 25.05. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 08.06. 16:45 - 20:00 PC-Unterrichtsraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Monday 15.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

By using the programming language “Python”, the students will be introduced to the principles of writing code. After theoretical input at the beginning of each teaching unit, the students will during the later part of the units and in their homework apply the knowledge they acquired.

The course does not aim to provide the students with the broadest possible python-specific programming knowledge. Rather, the students are expected to learn the operating principles and systematics behind programming as such - abstracted from the concrete programming language being used.

Building on this knowledge, its importance for the legal industry will be demonstrated, in particular for the (future) legal profession. The effects due to technological innovation as well as the implications of legal tech solutions will be at the center of this discussion. Additionally, selected questions of IT law will be covered.

After completing this interdisciplinary course, the students will show a basic understanding regarding the operating principles of programming and understand the added value of this knowledge for lawyers.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, participation in class, homework, one written test (taking place on the 15th of June 2020)

Furthermore, there will be the option of earning extra points.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students that fail to attend the first unit without a valid reason will be de-registered.

This course is designed as an introductory course. Prior knowledge is not a prerequisite for participation. Introductory literature in the field of computer science will be made available to the students after the first unit, which is expected to be read by all participants until the second course unit.

The final grade will compose of the student's participation in class, homework and the exam grade.

To successfully complete the course, more than 50% of the total score must be obtained, as well as sufficient attendance in class is required.

Examination topics

The exam material includes the lectures and the literature mentioned as compulsory reading on the reading list.

Reading list

The reading list will be provided during the first unit. The literature itself will partly provided via Moodle or may be accessed via u: access.

Association in the course directory

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