Course Description
The course will survey select moral problems arising from computer technology in contemporary life, focusing on analysis of specific problems, stakeholders, and consequences, and the historical impact of computer technology.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Better understand the major views in ethical philosophy
- Be able to identify a specific philosophical problem, and
- Be able to analyze professional, ethical, legal, security and social alternatives and consequences in service of choosing an appropriate action.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Reading Annotations | 15% |
| Case Study Analyses | 15% |
| Discussion Board Posts and Replies | 15% |
| Mid-term Project | 25% |
| Final Project | 30% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-94% | A |
| 93-90% | A- |
| 89-87% | B+ |
| 86-84% | B |
| 83-80% | B- |
| 79-77% | C+ |
| 76-74% | C |
| 73-70% | C- |
| 69-67% | D+ |
| 66-64% | D |
| 63-61% | D- |
| 60-0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance. While not a part of the grade directly in this course, students will be responsible for all material presented and discussed in each class session, and, as such, attendance is required for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.