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By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand key legal frameworks
   • Explain laws related to software such as intellectual property, copyright, patents, data protection, and cybercrime.
2. Apply ethical principles in IT practice
   • Identify ethical dilemmas in software development and apply professional codes of ethics (e.g., ACM/IEEE) to resolve them.
3. Analyze data privacy and security issues
   • Evaluate how software systems collect, store, and use data, and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
4. Recognize intellectual property rights
   • Differentiate between open-source, proprietary, and licensed software, and respect ownership rights.
5. Assess professional responsibility
   • Understand accountability, liability, and the social impact of software systems on users and society.
6. Evaluate cybersecurity and cybercrime laws
   • Identify legal implications of hacking, unauthorized access, and software misuse.
7. Promote ethical software development practices
   • Integrate fairness, transparency, and inclusivity into system design (e.g., avoiding bias in algorithms).
8. Handle real-world case studies
   • Critically analyze famous legal/ethical cases in IT and propose appropriate solutions.
9. Ensure compliance in software projects
   • Apply legal and ethical standards during the software development lifecycle.
10. Communicate ethical decisions effectively

• Justify decisions clearly to stakeholders, balancing technical, legal, and ethical considerations.