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Computing Ethics

General

Prefix

CSCI

Course Number

332

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Issues of software reliability and risk, private property, gender, minority, multicultural perspectives, privacy, the effect of value systems on computer science. Issues of computer ethics affecting individuals and society.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Communicate both technical and non-technical aspects of their work in formal and informal situations.

Outcome

Understand the professional code of ethics and an ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Software reliability and risk. 20% Private property issues. 10% Gender, minority, multicultural perspectives. 20% Privacy. 20% Effect of value systems on computing. 20% Issues of computer ethics affecting individuals and society. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

CSCI332 is a completion requirement for: