PL 4062 - Computer Ethics

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Subject:

Description:

The study of the ethical questions that arise as a consequence of the development and use of computers and computer technologies. It involves two activities: (1) identifying and bringing into focus the issues and problems that fall within its scope, raising awareness of the ethical dimensions of a situation; and (2) providing an approach to these issues or a means of advancing understanding and suggesting a way of reaching reasonable solutions to these problems. This class considers such issues as information acquisition, access and stewardship, computer crime, abuse, hacking, intellectual property, privacy, liability, professional responsibility, and the social implications of computer technology. Prerequisite: none.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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