SI 410 - Ethics and Information Technology (revised 2015)
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The course explores emerging ethical models from historical and cross-cultural perspectives and then applies these models to a variety of new and emerging technologies that are inherently social in their construction and use.
Description
Focuses on the ethical dilemmas that exist where human beings, information objects, and social computing technologies interact. The course explores emerging ethical models from historical and cross-cultural perspectives and then applies these models to a variety of new and emerging technologies that are inherently social in their construction and use. Initial examples of issues that the course covers in discrete modules include: the integrity of digital content in a networked world; identity and avatars; and interpersonal engagement through online games and virtual environments. Students explore the technological underpinnings of associated technology systems, experiment with individual and group interaction with technologies, and examine the mechanics of ethical and unethical behaviors.Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of current models of information and computer ethics.
- Apply ethical theories to interpret personal and group behavior when using a variety of information technology tools.
- Evaluate the nature of ethical choices made by self and others when serving various roles that expose social and multicultural differences.
- Construct written arguments in a variety of formats on the evolving nature of ethical norms relating to new technologies.
ICT
Ethics
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University of Michigan
University of Michigan
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- author = {Paul Conway},
- title = {SI 410 - Ethics and Information Technology (revised 2015)},
- publisher = {University of Michigan},
Paul Conway SI 410 - Ethics and Information Technology (revised 2015) University of Michigan
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