At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn critical examination of ethical problems associated with computer engineering. 2) Learn comply with the principles of professional ethics. 3) Consider legal and quasi-legal (i.e., policy and regulative) issues about IT. 4) Learn computer crime, professional codes and responsibilities. 5) Learn the impact of IT on society. 6)
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Critical examination of ethical problems associated with computer engineering. Discussion of these problems within the framework of classical philosophical ethical theories. Legal and quasi-legal (i.e., policy and regulative) issues. The process of ethical decision-making. Privacy and confidentiality. Computer crime. Professional codes and responsibilities. Software privacy. The impact of computers on society.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Critical examination of ethical problems associated with computer engineering.
2nd Week
Discussion of these problems within the framework of classical philosophical ethical theories.
3rd Week
Legal and quasi-legal (i.e., policy and regulative) issues in IT
4th Week
Legal and quasi-legal (i.e., policy and regulative) issues in IT
5th Week
Privacy and confidentiality.
6th Week
Computer crime.
7th Week
Professional codes and responsibilities.
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Software privacy.
10th Week
The impact of IT on society.
11th Week
The impact of IT on society.
12th Week
The impact of IT on society.
13th Week
The impact of IT on society.
14th Week
The impact of IT on society.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Tavani H.T., Ethics and Tecnology, 3/E, Wiley,2011 2. Bowen W. R., Engineering Ethics: Outline of an Aspirational Solution, ISBN: 978-1-84882-223-8, Springer,2009 3. Stone B., and Ukleja M., The Ethics Challenge, Morgan James, 2009
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Experiment
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
5
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1,5
1,5
Preparation for Quiz
5
14
70
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
50
50
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
35
35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Quiz
5
1
5
Total Workload
205,5
Total Workload / 30
6,85
ECTS Credits of the Course
7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
