Society, Ethics, Professionalism and Computing

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Social, ethical and historical contexts for the practice of computer science and an introduction to ethical reasoning and critical analysis in the computing profession: privacy, security and civil liberties in different jurisdictions; ethics of artificial intelligence; disinformation and democracy; sustainability and the environment with information and computing technologies; inclusion, accessibility and equity in design; intellectual property; resources for understanding relevant law; professional responsibility and codes of ethics; Indigenous and global perspectives.