Society and Ethics in Information Technology (CSC334) — Notes, Syllabus & Past Questions

Professional ethics and the societal impact of computing technology.

Elective Course9 Chapters
Chapter 1Past Questions

Introduction to Sociology & IT Ethics

Evolution and applications of sociology, emergence of social/ethical issues, computer ethics education, and professions.

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Chapter 2Past Questions

Social and Cultural Change

Theories of social change, technological impacts, media diffusion, and resistance to change.

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Chapter 3Past Questions

Understanding Development

Indicators of development, developing countries, development planning, and state roles.

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Chapter 4Past Questions

Process of Transformation

Modernization, globalization, migration, e-governance, and e-commerce.

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Chapter 5Past Questions

Ethics and Ethical Analysis

Ethical theories, functional definitions, moral reasoning, and codes of conduct.

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Chapter 6Past Questions

Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology

Foundations of IP, ownership, software copyright/patents, IP crimes, and transnational issues.

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Chapter 7Past Questions

Social Context of Computing

Digital divide, workplace ICT, employee monitoring, and workplace health/ergonomics.

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Chapter 8Past Questions

Software Issues & Reliability

Causes of software failures, risk management, consumer protection, and software quality improvement.

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Chapter 9Past Questions

New Frontiers for Computer Ethics

AI ethics, VR/virtualization ethics, cyberspace governance, and cyberbullying.

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