CS 5370 - Ethical & Legal Issues in Tech

Institution:

The University of Texas at El Paso

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Description:

This course will provide students with training in identifying and dealing with ethical and legal issues in engineering and technology. The primary objective is to teach students to approach engineering problems ethically, that is, they will learn to better understand how real-world engineering issues can and should be analyzed for their ethical context. Topics may include responsibility, duty, right, wrong, reasonable care, permissibility, defensibility, justifiability, occupational role, loyalty, professionalism, conflict of interest, cost/benefit analysis, whistle-blowing, confidentiality, agency topics, professional ethical standards, risk management, disruptive technologies (nano-technology or bio-technology), globalization, privacy issues, copyright issues, honesty, public interest, hacking, and control of the internet. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.utep.edu

Phone Number:

(915) 747-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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