ITEC 1840 - Ethics in Information Age

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Information Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course provides a strong understanding of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology. Updated to cover the latest technological developments, this edition examines issues associated with the professional code of ethics, cyberattacks and cybersecurity, security risk assessment, privacy, electronic surveillance, freedom of expression, censorship, protection and infringement of intellectual property, development of high-quality software systems, the impact of IT on society, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify the basic concepts and methods of several approaches to ethics and to see how these may be used to think about moral problems connected to information technology.	Weeks 1-3, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
2. Differentiate between laws and ethics.	Weeks 5-6 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
3. Identify major national laws that affect the practice of information security.	Weeks 4,8,12-14 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
4. Explain the role of culture as it applies to ethics in information security.	Weeks 2,5-8 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
5. Address ethical and moral issues connected to information technology issues using rational, coherent, consistent and symmetric approach.	Weeks 1-6, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam and final project.
6. Describe the functions of and relationships among laws, regulations, and professional organizations in information security.	Weeks 5-11 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
7. Recognize situations in which there may be legal issues as regards information technology and related topics such as intellectual property, and know some legal principles to apply.	Weeks 10-15 tests, labs, final exam and final project.
8. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of the information technology professional.	Weeks 10-16 tests, labs, final exam and final project.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

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Standard NCSC Course Policies
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