ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The aim of this subject is to understand and examine a wide range of ethical and professional practice issues and concepts in the information and communication technology (ICT) field. The different types of widely used policies, the mechanisms that implement these policies and the principles underlying both policies and mechanisms will be examined. The ethical implications will also be explored, particularly with respect to privacy.
Aspects of information technology (IT) professional practice will be investigated. The students will be also introduced to ethical issues and concepts. Specific topics will include ethical theories, organisational ethical codes and conducts, ethical and social issues such as privacy, intellectual property, the digital divide, and employment in an ICT-dependent work environment.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga | Session 2 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC331
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Students who have completed ITC482 Computer Management and Security or ITC475 Ethics and Information Technology may not enrol in this subject
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse the client/professional relationship in the context of developing a project
- be able to communicate effectively in a professional manner within the context of a project being undertaken
- be able to discuss environmental issues related to IT profession, specifically green computing
- be able to discuss various philosophical theories of ethics and how these relate to the ethical and legal issues raised by current practices involving information and communication technology
- be able to critically analyse the various concepts and applications of professional ethics
- be able to discuss ethical issues including privacy and intellectual property
- be able to analyse social and work related ethical issues and principles
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- client/professional relationship
- liability, professional standards and indemnity
- procurement and contracts
- green computing
- ethical concepts and theories
- professional ethics and codes of conduct
- privacy and cyberspace
- intellectual property issues
- social / work related ethical issues
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.