Course Description:
This course is primarily for computer science majors, focusing on the ethical codes of the professional societies, the philosophical bases of ethical decision-making, and the examination of several contemporary case studies.Prerequisite:
Prerequisites: CS 1428 and [COMM 1310 or COMM 2338] and [ENG 1310 or ENG 1320 or ENG 3303] and [PHIL 1305 or PHIL 1320] all with grades of "C" or better.
Course Objectives:
| 1. | Make students aware of the ethical codes of the various professional organizations and alternative viewpoints. |
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Stimulate critical discussion of the codes and the principles behind them. |
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Give the students a comparative overview of about six bases for ethical decision making, both classical and alternative. |
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Present the rudiments of legal language as applied to computer workers, basic legal obligations and responsibilities, and show how to obtain reliable information using Internet resources. |
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Instill in students the notion of their accountability to their profession as well as to society at large. |
Section Info:
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Offered: Typically every long semester.