CST 1182 Computer Ethics

Description

Computer Ethics discusses the ethical issues relating to computers and technology including social networking, cell phone use, digital copyrights, and legal issues. Current events and topics related to technology and how it has changed our society will be discussed. Policies that address ethical technology issues will be developed.

Credits

1

Topics to be Covered

1. Social networking

2. Role of the IT professional

3. How technology has changed our Society

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify networked communications

2. Describe digital network communications

3. Identify ethical practices regarding digital communications

4. Describe social networking

5. Describe intellectual property

6. Discuss legislation relating to digital communications

7. Discuss expectations of privacy

8. Describe the role of the Computer or Network technician as it relates to ethical issues

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 0

OJT: 0