Ethics for the Information Age
(ETHICS-IN-AGE.AB1)
/ ISBN: 978-1-64459-244-1
This course includes
Lessons
TestPrep
Lab
Mentoring (Add-on)
Ethics for the Information Age
Enroll in Ethics for the Information Age course and lab to gain expertise on evaluating social and ethical concerns in the Information Age. The Ethics course and lab provide coverage of the topics such as networked communications, intellectual property, information privacy, computer and network security, computer reliability, and more. Our comprehensive Ethics training will help you understand automation and employment, globalization, and other important topics of this industry.
Lessons
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12+ Lessons
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100+ Quizzes
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94+ Flashcards
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94+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
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50+ Pre Assessment Questions
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50+ Post Assessment Questions
Lab
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20+ Performance lab
- Introduction
- Milestones in Computing
- Milestones in Networking
- Milestones in Information Storage and Retrieval
- Contemporary Information Technology Issues
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Subjective Relativism
- Cultural Relativism
- Divine Command Theory
- Ethical Egoism
- Kantianism
- Act Utilitarianism
- Rule Utilitarianism
- Social Contract Theory
- Virtue Ethics
- Comparing Workable Ethical Theories
- Morality of Breaking the Law
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Spam
- Internet Interactions
- Text Messaging
- Political Impact of Social Media and Online Advertising
- Censorship
- Freedom of Expression
- Children and Inappropriate Content
- Breaking Trust
- Internet Addiction
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Protecting Intellectual Property
- Fair Use
- Digital Media
- Peer-to-Peer Networks and Cyberlockers
- Protections for Software
- Legitimacy of Intellectual Property Protection for Software
- Open-Source Software
- Creative Commons
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Perspectives on Privacy
- Information Disclosures
- Data Mining
- Examples of Consumer or Political Backlash
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- US Legislation Restricting Information Collection
- Information Collection by the Government
- Covert Government Surveillance
- US Legislation Authorizing Wiretapping
- USA PATRIOT Act
- Regulation of Public and Private Databases
- Data Mining by the Government
- National Identification Card
- Information Dissemination
- Invasion
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Hacking
- Malware
- Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Data-Entry or Data-Retrieval Errors
- Software and Billing Errors
- Notable Software System Failures
- Therac-25
- Tesla Version 7.0 (Autopilot)
- Uber Test-Vehicle Accident
- Computer Simulations
- Software Engineering
- Software Warranties and Vendor Liability
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- How Well Developed Are the Computing Professions?
- Software Engineering Code of Ethics
- Analysis of the Code
- Case Studies
- Whistle-Blowing
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Introduction
- Automation and Employment
- Workplace Changes
- Globalization
- The Digital Divide
- The “Winner-Take-All” Society
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
- Consequences of Plagiarism
- Guidelines for Citing Sources
- Additional Information
- B.1 Introduction
Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)
- Understanding Mechanical Calculator
- Understanding Information Storage and Retrieval Technologies
- Understanding Catalysts for Change
- Understanding Ethical Relativism Theories
- Understanding Utility Theories
- Understanding Ethics
- Understanding Networked Communications
- Identifying Intellectual Property Examples
- Protecting Intellectual Property
- Understanding Open-Source Software
- Understanding Intellectual Property
- Understanding Privacy
- Learning Information Privacy
- Understanding the Patriot Act
- Understanding the Privacy Act
- Understanding Privacy and the Government
- Understanding Computer and Network Security
- Understanding Computer Reliability
- Understanding Responsibilities
- Understanding Work and Wealth
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