DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR COMP 3190: Ethics and Professionalism In Computing
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
COMP 2040 (Introduction to Computer and
Problem Solving)
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The main course objectives are as follows.
1. To teach the theory and
practice of computer and information ethics and professionalism including codes
of ethics.
2. To make student become aware
legal and ethical consequences of engaging in inappropriate an unethical
practices in computer uses.
3. To enhance students’ ability
in areas such as public presentations, communications, group working and group presentations.
COMPETENCIES
Students will:
1.
gain knowledge in codes of ethics
2.
gain knowledge in reasoning and communications
3.
become aware of legal and ethical issues related to use of
computers
4.
become aware of current computer related issues and impact of
computers on society
5.
learn skills needed for group working and presentations
MAIN
TOPICOMP COVERED
1.
codes of ethics
2.
ethical reasoning
skills
3.
professionalism
and professional responsibility
4.
effective
inter-personal communication
5.
effective public
presentation
6.
legal and ethical
issues
7.
awareness of
current events
8.
the impact of
computers locally and globally
NOTE: Course work includes weekly written
homework and oral presentations.