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Computers & Society

Module 1 Description

Welcome to Computers & Society and Module 1!

This module includes detailed information about course expectations and an overview of major topics and course objectives. Module 1 also begins our discussion on Professional Ethics, paying special attention to the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, IEEE Code of Ethics, and The Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. We also review “real-world” frameworks for ethical challenges, which will build the foundation for your Assignment 1 - Solutions Formation Paper (Ethical Scenario), due in Module 2.

By now you should have reviewed the course syllabus. If you have any questions, please email your course instructor directly.

Class Readings

Please read the following for Module 1:

"ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct."  If you click on the link it will take you to the article, or you can download the PDF. 

"IEEE Code of Ethics."  If you click on the link it will take you to the article, or you can download the PDF. 

"Software Engineering Code" from ACM Ethics

Chapter 2 from "Ethics in Computing: Ethics and Ethical Analysis"  If you click on the link it will provide you access to the entire textbook, the PDF just contains chapter 2.

DQ 2 Video

Watch this video and follow the directions on your syllabus: