Computer and Information Science 12W - Computers and Ethics

Institution:

CUNY Brooklyn College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits Analysis of ethical issues pertaining to computers and the workplace, anonymity and privacy, copyright and patent law (as applied to software), computer crime, security, unauthorized use, codes of conduct for computer professionals, access and availability of computing technologies. Application of such theoretical frameworks as virtue ethics, deontological theories, and utilitarianism to the ethical problems encountered in computing technologies. Writing intensive course. (This course is the same as Philosophy 14.4W.) Prerequisite: Core Curriculum 3.12 or Core 5.1 or Computer and Information Science 1.0 or Computer and Information Science 1.5, and English 2.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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