International Law of Armed Conflict
SLN #: 39535Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 1038
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bodansky
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
The course will survey the international law governing armed conflicts. It will cover both the jus ad bellum (or international law relating to the initiation of hostilities) as well as the jus in bello (or international law relating to how hostilities, once initiated, may be conducted); the latter is often referred to as the “law of war” or “international humanitarian law” (IHL). The course will address traditional issues relating to armed conflict between countries as well more recent developments relating to internal armed conflicts, the war on terrorism, the use of drones and other autonomous weapons systems, and cyberwarfare.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Open to Hard-disk but not to Internet
Participation Points: 10% of grade
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.