CS - 475 Ethics and Technology

Credits: 3

An investigation of ideas and philosophies regarding ethics in the field of technology. Students explore topics such as intellectual property, copy and protection of software, technological use for human development, computer hacking, viruses, data sharing, and confidentiality. Students will be challenged on an individual level to develop and incorporate a set of ethical standards to be applied in a career using technology.

General Education: Satisfies Lens 2: Ethics & The Common Good.

Prerequisite(s): PL 109