Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Marta Romeo (Edinburgh), Dr Neamat El Gayar (Dubai), Dr Chit Su Mon (Malaysia).
Aims:
- To instil a professional and ethical attitude toward the application of computer technology
- To introduce methods for the rational resolution of ethical problems
- To provide an appreciation of the relevant professional and legal requirements concerning computer-based systems
- To ensure an awareness of, and encourage deliberation about, the social implications of information technology
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisites: none.
Linked course(s): F29SO Software Engineering Synoptic Course..
Location: ALP, Dubai, Edinburgh, Malaysia.
Semester: 2.
Syllabus:
- Professionalism – British Computer Society.
- Rules & Regulations – Codes & Standards; Computer Law; Ethical Decision Making.
- Risks & Threats – Computer Crime; Viruses.
- Privacy & Security – Databases; Biometrics.
- Dependence & Change – Safety-Critical Systems; Technology & Society.
- Brave New Worlds – Co-operative Computing; eLife.
SCQF Level: 9.
Credits: 15.