PHIL 252 - Ethical Responsibility in Computer and Information Science

(3.00)

The primary focus of this course will be an inquiry into the ethical responsibilities of information technologists in today’s high-tech, information-oriented society. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary issues involving ethical and professional responsibility through extensive discussion and analysis of case studies in computer science and information systems. The key outcome of the course involves learning how to conduct an ethical analysis and then apply this analysis to a real case. Note: Credit will not be given to both PHIL 252 and either CMSC 304 or IS 304.

Components: Discussion, Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GFR)