Computing and Society

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The aim of this modules is to provide the learner with an ability to communicate effectively in business settings, to prepare students for the workplace (INTRA) and to provide an appreciation for the Social, Legal, Ethical and issues associated with a professional work environment. 1. Discriminate between the key social, legal, ethical and regulatory issues involved in working professionally in computing. 2. Construct approaches to managing within legal, ethical and regulatory parameters. 3. Describe the vocabulary and concepts of both social, legal, ethical and regulatory approaches and be prepared to deal with workplace issues on the basis of this understanding. 4. Develop a philosophical and legal outlook that will be transferable to academic study and work generally. 5. An understanding of what is required for, and the barriers to, good communication. 6. An ability to design and write good business reports and presentations 7. An appreciation of the skills and knowledge, workplace relationship and team working to be acquired during INTRA Dublin, Ireland (IR): This class provides an in depth introduction to AI from a philosophical and societal perspective. The class centers around discussions of AI and its impacts on society.