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The course of Intellectual Property I constitutes Introduction to Intellectual Property law (in general). It then delves into Copyright & Neighbouring Rights law; Trademarks, passing off and emerging related issues such as Image rights and confidential information. The course also examines how intellectual property law balances interests (e.g. creativity, innovation, technological development, access, use), and current issues and emerging debates in intellectual property such as ISP liability, online defamation, Cybersquatting, Shape & Olfactory marks. 

a)       Introduction to aspects of Intellectual Property Law: This part of the course offers an introduction into domestic aspects of the law and policy relating to Intellectual Property.   

b)      Copyright & Neighbouring rights law: This part of the course examines the fundamental characteristics of the law of Copyright and related rights in Uganda together with the development of international copyright agreements, particularly the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The focus on the law is through case studies with specific references to International developments in Copyright law vis-à-vis an exposure into the intersection with image rights, Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) or Folklore as well as the relationship between copyright and Cyber law. 

c)       Trademark law: The third part of the course examines the objectives of the national trademark system alongside international developments in trademark law through case studies. It also examines the practical problems associated with trademark registration, product counterfeiting and considers the controversial issues raised in similarity of goods and passing off. The course navigates through the critical jurisprudence developing in trademark law in Uganda and the latest trends on enforcement, including global discussions on trademark law in the Cyber world.

International humanitarian law is a set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare.

Course Objectives 

To promote an understanding of Jus in Bello, which is the law regulating the conduct of hostilities as distinct from Jus ad bellum law which defines conditions under which States may resort to war. 

To enhance an appreciation of the general principles and laws that comprise International Humanitarian Law and to assess how these rules developed over time. 

To evaluate the application of the rules of International Humanitarian Law to case studies and scenarios to understand how the law is enforced.

Ajidiru Hope Sally

This course unit gives a historical background, present status, and future challenges of the Civil and Environmental Engineering profession. It treats ethics and professional responsibility, written and oral communication, concepts of analysis, design, computational approaches, experiments, interpretation of results, and decision-making.

The course introduces students to concepts of epidemiology and disease surveillance.

Epidemiology of common communicable diseases will be discussed to equip students with knowledge of disease patterns. Disease surveillance and health education are discussed with a view to control outbreaks and epidemics of common communicable diseases in society.

This course enlightens bachelors’ students on the nature and uses of computers, providing them with the necessary Knowledge & Skills set to work effectively in an Information Technology environment.

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of information technology and growing trends in the world today. The student will get basic knowledge about the computer and its applicability. Widely used applications including Word processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, and Presentation software will be taught

Rev. Ruhama Dennis Onzima

A. Course Description:

Humanity shares a vast diversity of culture. These cultures add some value to their particular philosophies, thinking and approach to particular concerns of well-being. In using African Traditions to engage peace building, the course explores African structures and their peculiarities in peace building using anthropological approaches. It looks at Mato Oput among the Acholi of Uganda, Gacaca in Rwanda, Bashingantahe in Burundi and the different forms of peace building used by traditional kingdoms and systems in Africa. While exploring blood pacts that solve conflicts and rituals of peace that help peace building, learners will be enabled to re-think and visualize a non-violent community. It also underscores God as the source of peace.

B. Course Objectives: 

To demonstrate how African Traditions and structures continue to provide mechanisms for peace building. To examine acclaimed importance’s, and effectiveness of using endogenous methods in solving conflicts. To help students apply some of the elements learnt in peace building and solving conflicts. 

C. Learning outcomes: 

At the end of this course, students will: 1. Be able to discuss and appreciate African Traditions and Structures in peace building 2. Be able to apply the learnt principles of peace building in simple and complex realities of personal and communal life. 3. Be able to compare and contrast different peace building mechanisms across the African Continent.