Part I - Introductory Concepts in information technology

This module provides an introduction to the Information technology Act, 2000, which forms the foundation for the course. It moves on to discuss computer fundamentals and details the relevant definitions from the IT Act. This section also outlines the fundamental concepts related to the internet.

01 Introduction to the Information Technology Act, 2000.
02 Computer fundamentals
03 Internet Concepts
04

Part II - Digital Signatures

This module entails an analysis of the technical and legal issues involved with the digital signatures and their application. It also entails the inclusion of a practical session on digital signatures.

05 Digital Signatures - Technical issues
06 Digital Signatures - Practical session
07 Digital Signatures - Legal issues

Part III - Intellectual Property Issues

This module deals with the Intellectual Property issues related to the electronic medium and the internet. It discusses issues of Copyright, Trademarks and Patents. In addition it also lays down the provisions relating to semiconductor design and software piracy.

08 Intellectual Property Issues

Part IV - E-Contracts

This module entails an analysis of those sections of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that relate to electronic contracts. It also includes a session on drafting of e-contracts.

09 Electronic Contracts
10 Drafting E-Contracts

Part V - Cyber Crimes

This module lays down the technical and legal issues related to cyber crimes. It also dwells on those provisions of the IT Act and the Indian Penal Code, which deal with adjudication and investigation of these crimes. Lastly, it discusses cyber legal drafting related issues.

11 Cyber Crimes - Technical issues
12 Cyber Crimes - Legal issues (Penalties under the IT Act)
13 Cyber Crimes - Legal issues (Offences under the IT Act)
14 Cyber Crimes - Legal issues (Offences under the IPC)
15 Cyber Crimes - Investigation issues
16 Cyber Crimes - Adjudication issues
17 Cyber Crimes - Drafting related issues

Part VI - Digital Evidence

This module discusses the technical and legal issues related to the collection of digital evidence in light of the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act. It also narrates the international scenario with regard to digital evidence.

18 Digital Evidence - Technical issues
19 Digital Evidence - Legal issues

Part VII - Miscellaneous

This part of the course accounts for those sections of the IT Act, which relate to e-governance and also discuss offences by companies.

20 Digital Evidence - Technical issues

Part VIII - International Issues

Many countries around the world have based their laws on the UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce. This module discusses this model law in depth.

21 UNCITRAL Model Law