Why is Computer Ethics (Computer Science 324/Philosophy 324) a SENCER Model?

The "Information Revolution", which began in the mid-twentieth century, is still in its early stages. Nevertheless, powerful and flexible computing and information technologies already have generated a vast array of social and ethical challenges. Examples include threats to privacy from massive databases, high-speed networks, data mining, workplace surveillance - electronic theft of intellectual property like music, video, film and text - catastrophic computer-related accidents such as airplane crashes and dangerous nuclear power plant shutdowns.

These and many other issues are examined in this course, along with the computing and information technologies that generate them. Of major interest is the role of computer professionals in society. Because the technologies which they create, maintain and administer are so powerful and flexible, computer professionals have a special responsibility to society to consider the possible negative impacts of their products, services and actions, ... more.

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