Course Description

Introduction to social and ethical issues relating to computer science and information technology. Topics include privacy, intellectual property, open-source software, the digital divide, globalization, professional ethics, social justice issues, and current events. Students should have a working knowledge of personal computing.

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Athena Title

Computing Ethics and Society

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CSCI 3030E, CSCI 3030H

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Prerequisite

ENGL 1050H or ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will evaluate moral dilemmas in computing using a well-defined theory of ethical decision making.
• Students will explain and discuss issues in computing related to intellectual property.
• Students will explain and discuss issues in computing related to privacy, security, and the government.
• Students will explain and discuss issues in computing related to reliability.
• Students will explain and discuss issues in computing related to education, employment, and globalization.
• Students will explain and discuss issues in computing related to professional development.

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Topical Outline

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Institutional Competencies

Social Awareness & Responsibility

The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Cotterell, Michael   Funk, Shelby   Funk, Shelby   Maier, Frederick   Plaue, Christopher   Stephens, Diane   Tahir, Nazish

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