CSCI 2120 - Computers, Ethics and Society (2 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
An investigation of issues related to the use of computers and computer technology including the following: computer ethics, professional standards, and social impact of computer applications. Some topics to be researched include: philosophical ethics, the application of ethical theory to situations involving computer technology, codes of conduct, privacy, data protection, employee privacy, data regulation, artificial intelligence, copyright/patent issues, computer malfunction liability, computer crime and responsibilities of computer users.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in COMM 1110 and CSCI 1301.