PHL 121 - Computer Ethics

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Prerequisite: ENG 10 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits Description: This course investigates ethical issues involved in computing. Special attention will be given to the moral, legal, and constitution concerns surrounding computer security. Through lecture, discussion and case study research, students will be encouraged to learn the various ethical system, encounter questions regarding the scope and limits of each ethical approach, and engage the moral dilemmas arising not only from the use but the uniqueness of interactions over the Internet. The Socratic Method will be employed in classroom discussions to encourage dialogue and reflection on cyberspace issues such as: privacy and security concerns; free speech and libel; copyright and fair use; privacy and information sharing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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