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Emerging Technologies: Governance and Regulation

Objectives

This is an exploratory course, which aims to introduce students to subjects that are characterized by their high novelty and complexity, and for which the legal framework is not yet clearly defined nor, consequently, there is solid jurisprudence. This year the course will have as its theme Umbrella the Metaverse and it is in this context that more specific dimensions will be explored: avatars, NFT's and digital twins. The aim is to provide students with basic knowledge in these domains and challenge them to explore beyond the issues discussed in the course.


General characterization

Code

33204

Credits

4

Responsible teacher

Vera Lúcia Raposo

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - 112

Teaching language

Available soon

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Bibliography

Not Applicable

Teaching method

The course is structured in sessions that combine theoretical exposition with the practical solution of life cases and with the debate of controversial issues.



The teaching materials include not only the indicated references but also short videos that will be integrated to streamline the classes and give them a more practical content.



In the second part of the course, students who want continuous assessment are expected to present a brief oral presentation (15 minutes) of a topic to be agreed upon with the professor, which can be followed by a short debate (Q&A).


Evaluation method

The assessment can be carried out in two ways:



i) Final assessment: Final exam



and/or



ii) Ongoing assessment:



        (a) Participation in classes - 20%



        (b) Exposure of the topic and respective Q&A - 40%



        (c) Written report, to be presented at the end of the semester -  40%


Subject matter

1) Metaverse



2) The metaverse and¿



2.1) NFTs



2.2) Avatars



2.3) Digital twins