Computer Ethics Resources

Dr R.A. Abdelghafar   B.sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Computer Ethics ( عال 423)

Course Description 

 This  course  is  an  introduction  to  the  content  for  a  Computer  Ethics Undergraduate  Course  to  be taught  at  the  Computer  Science  department.  The  course  concentrates  on  theory  and  practice  of  computer  ethics.  The  aim  of  the  course  is  to  study  the  basis  for  ethical  decision making  and  the  methodology for teaching ethical decisions concerning computing matters. 

Course Objective 

   Understanding The Need for Computer Ethics Training and Historical Milestones

  Defining the Field of Computer Ethics

  Developing the Ethical Analysis Skills and Professional Values

  Enhance the student research methodology using the research skills. 

References 

Required:

 Computer Ethics, by Deborah G. Johnson 

Recommended:

Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Terrell Ward Bynum (Editor), Simon Rogerson  ISBN: 978-1-85554-845-9 

Prerequisite: None 

Evaluation Method

 Mid Term -1                 : 20 Marks

 Mid Term -2                 : 20 Marks

Class Work (Attendance / Lab Work/ Quiz : 20 Marks

 Final Exam (End Term)                                     : 40 Marks

Weeks	date	Subject	lectures	assignmens	Remarks
1		Introduction to ethics		Quiz1 Homwork1 Sheet1
2		NDA  none disclosure  agreements		Homework2
3		Intellectual Property(part1)		Sheet2
4		Intellectual Property (part2)
5		Information privacy
6		Privacy and the government		Sheet3
7		Midterm 1
8		Plagiarism  /  Copyright (part1)		Homewok4
9		Plagiarism  /  Copyright (part2)		Sheet4
10		Security, ethical hacking
11		Security, ethical hacking (part2)
12		Midterm 2
13		revision