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What is discussed in the chapter 'Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties'?
Which of the following is NOT a main social issue discussed in 'Social Context of Computing'?
In the chapter 'Cyberbullying', what tools/devices could be used for repeated deliberate harm?
What is the focus of 'Computer Crimes' chapter?
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Which chapter discusses the impact of new intelligent technologies on traditional ethical and social issues?
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What does the chapter 'Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystem' focus on?
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What is one of the overall aims of the course?
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Which of the following is NOT a course topic mentioned in the text?
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What does the 'Ethics and Ethical Analysis' topic cover?
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Which of the following is an aim of the course mentioned in the text?
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What does the 'Morality and the Law' topic cover?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aim of the course in the text?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- The course explores the ethical implications of computer technology on society and individuals
- It covers various topics, including professional ethics, social issues, intellectual property, and computer crimes
Topics in Computer Ethics
- Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties: explores traditional ethical issues affected by computer technology
- Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology: discusses the impact of computer technology on intellectual property rights
- Social Context of Computing: considers the digital divide, workplace issues, and health risks associated with computer technology
- Software Issues: Risks and Liabilities: examines property buyers' rights and producers' responsibility and accountability
- Computer Crimes: surveys the history and examples of computer crimes, their types, costs, and strategies for detection and prevention
- Cyberbullying: discusses the growing threat and effects of deliberate harm or harassment using electronic technology
- New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: explores the implications of artificial intelligence, virtualization, and cyberspace on traditional ethical and social issues
- Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystem: examines the impact of global computer social network ecosystems on moral and ethical systems
Course Aims
- Expose students to ethical dilemmas posed by technological trends
- Examine the impact of computers on society and their potential future effects
- Study ethical standards and creeds offered by various organizations
- Learn to evaluate case studies from an ethical perspective
- Conduct literature surveys and critical evaluations of writings related to ethics and technology
- Understand professional ethics and responsibilities of a computer scientist
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Description
Explore the impact of current technological trends on society and the ethical dilemmas they pose. Study ethical standards from organizations like ACM, evaluate case studies, and learn to critically analyze writings related to computer ethics.
