Computer Ethics

Recommended Skill: Know how to use a personal computer: functions of mouse buttons and control of mouse movement (right click, left click, single click, double click, drag-and-drop, etc.), create, open and save files, install and run applications. Type about 30 WPM to keep up with class assignments. Computer Ethics is an introduction to the theories and issues of ethical behavior as applied to the exigencies of a rapidly changing, information- oriented, computer-driven society. Topics include ethical history, philosophies, and issues at the responsibility level of both corporate business and the individual. Various ethical theories are introduced and discussed. Numerous current and past case histories are presented.