INFO315

An interactive, broad-based course for students interestd in technology and ethics. Students will partiipcate in debates, role plays, and frequent in-class assignments. One short written assignment, very specific to one or more issues in the course, will be required. There will also be a group project requiring a written ethical analysis and an oral presentation. Some classes may be taught in hybrid form, i.e., partially online. The hybrid portion of the course requires viewing streaming video and completing online quizzes and assignments. Some topics covered are: computer waste and mistake, the impact of technology on quality of life, gender-based issues, social networking, privacy concerns, intellectual property issues, computer security, software development, computer crime, hate sites, and management of IT organizations.