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STSH-4170

Ethical Issues in Computing

This course examines the ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of (and dependence on) computers and the responsibilities of computer professionals with regard to these issues. The course stresses the ways computers challenge traditional ethical and philosophical concepts and raise old issues in a new way. Topics include codes of conduct for computer professionals, property rights in computer software, privacy, cracking, liability, and responsibility in computing. Prerequisite: STSH-1110/STSS- 1110, STSS-2400, or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

4 credit hours
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