CSC 4102 - Ethical Issues in Computer Science

1 cr. 1 hr. Offered every semester beginning Spring 2015

This course covers various ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers in contemporary society. Topics include methodology, tools and frameworks for analysis of ethical issues in Computer Science, social and ethical context of computing, professional and ethical responsibilities, risks and liabilities of safety-critical systems, privacy and civil liberties, social implications of the internet and cyber-security.

Prerequisite(s): Junior/Senior in CS/CIS major