Professional and Ethical Aspects of Computing

Catalog description

Examines the professional, ethical, and legal issues that are likely to be encountered by computing professionals, both locally and globally. Topics include privacy, information security issues, freedom of speech, intellectual property, software licensing, regulations pertaining to computing professionals, copyright, and broader issues on the impact of computers on society. Covers professional ethics and responsibilities as well as general theories of normative ethics. Issues of diversity and practice related to computing and engineering are explored as well, including algorithmic bias. Students explore cultural self-awareness, cultural worldwide frameworks, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communications, curiosity, and openness in the context of a practicing professional in the discipline.