Computer ethics

Course title

Computer ethics

Code

F18L3W053

Study programme

Computer education (4 years)

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

5 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Напредно програмирање или Алгоритми и податочни структури

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- recognize the key cultural, social, legal and ethical issues of ICTs and their influence, as well as the professional responsibilities of ICT professionals;
- understand the importance and critically discuss the potential ICT risks, including the consequences of ICT`s fast development and its impact to humanity;
- gather information about national and international laws responsible for the prevention and protection against computer crime.

11.

Course content

New technologies and their impact
What is plagiarism and how to avoid it?
Introduction to ethics
From ten commandments of computer ethics to ethical codices of professional ICT organizations
Introduction to privacy
Information privacy
Privacy legislation
Privacy enhancing technologies
Concepts and classification of trust
Trust in computer technology
Reliability
Introduction to security
Information technology
Surveillance
Freedom of speech
Assistive technologies
Intellectual property
Intellectual property protection
Software piracy
Software patents
Impact of ICTs
Globalization
Professional conduct

12.

Learning methods

lectures, in-class exercises, individual and group project assignments

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

60 + 0 + 35 + 40 + 45 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	60 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	0 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	40 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	35 hours
16.3.	Home study	45 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	0 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	40 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	25 points
17.4.	Final exam	100 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Completed activities 15, 16

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

Internal Evaluation and Survey Mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year