Special Topics in Intellectual Property
Subject LAWS40049 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 4 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
The subject will be taught intensively. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The subject will be taught intensively. Total Time Commitment: 120-140 hours. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Legal Method and Reasoning; Principles of Public Law; Torts; Obligations; Contracts; Property. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills, and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/. |
Coordinator
Prof Megan RichardsonContact
Melbourne Law School Student Centre
Email: law-studentcentre@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 8344 4475
Subject Overview: |
The principle topics covered will include:
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Objectives: |
The subject aims to promote:
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Assessment: | Either a research essay of 5,000 words or a final examination of two hours. |
Prescribed Texts: | Printed materials will be available from the Melbourne Law School. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of the subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
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Notes: | The essay in this subject is regarded as a substantial piece of legal writing for honours purposes. |
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