CPSC 3610: Ethical and Social Issues in Computing

(Non-IA course)

Course Description

This course examines the ethical and social issues arising from advances in computer technology and the responsibility that computer professionals and users have with regard to computer use by focusing on the intrinsic link between ethics and the law, how both try to define the validity of human actions, and on the moral and ethical dilemmas created by computer technology that challenge the traditional ethical and moral concepts. Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 and CPSC 1000 or 1100 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Supplementary course fee assessed.

Text

Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age, 3rd edition, Joseph Kizza, ISBN: 978-1-84628-658-2

Lecture Notes

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2 & 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11

Assignments

• Assignment 1

• Assignment 2

• Assignment 3

• Assignment 4

• Research Paper 1
• Research Paper 2

Syllabus

References

Journal

• Schulze, K. G., & Grodzinsky, F. S. (January 01, 1997). Teaching Ethical and Social Issues in CS1 and CS2. Sigcse Bulletin, 29, 1, 6.
• A gift of fire: social, legal, and ethical issues in computing. (October 01, 1997). Choice Reviews Online, 35, 2, 35-950.
• Tavani, H. T. (January 01, 2002). Applying an interdisciplinary approach to teaching computer ethics.(Special Issue: ISTAS '01: Ethical and Social Issues Criteria in Academic Accreditation)(International Symposium on Technology and Society). Ieee Technology and Society Magazine, 21, 3, 32-38.
• Magenheim, J., & Schulte, C. (January 01, 2006). Social, ethical and technical issues in informatics--An integrated approach. Education and Information Technologies, 11, 3-4.

Article

• IGI Global., & Information Resources Management Association. (2003). Journal of electronic commerce in organizations. Hershey, Pa: IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pa., 17033, USA.

Book

• Kizza, J. M. (2013). Ethical and social issues in the information age. London: Springer London.
• Donaldson, T., & Werhane, P. H. (1983). Ethical issues in business: A philosophical approach. Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice-Hall.
• Gay, G., & Bennington, T. L. (1999). Information technologies in evaluation: Social, moral, epistemological, and practical implications. San Francisco, Calif: Jossey-Bass.

Resources

IA Sites

• National Security Agency, Central Security Service—Information Assurance
• Information Assurance Support Environment
• Information Design Assurance Red Team (IDART)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Division
• NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
• ICAT Metabase
• ICAT is a searchable index of information on computer vulnerabilities. It provides search capability at a fine granularity and links users to vulnerability and patch information.
• National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
• STRATCOM
• ASD NII
• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
• Internet Traffic Report
  The Internet Traffic Report monitors the flow of data around the world. It then displays a value between zero and 100 and is updated ever 15 minutes. Higher values indicate faster and more reliable connections.
• Electronic Privacy Information Center Home Page
  Public interest research center in Washington, D.C.
• Internet Privacy Coalition
• International Computer Security Association (ICSA)
  ICSA is known worldwide as an objective source for security assurance services.
• Glossary of Information Warfare Terms
• Cyberwar - Information warfare and psychological operations
  Provides information on the topics of propaganda analysis, online journals, index and metapages, general resources, intelligence agencies, and articles and documents.
• Reliable Software Technologies (RST): Information Warfare
• Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
• FIRST brings together a variety of computer security incident response teams from government, commercial, and academic organizations. FIRST aims to foster cooperation and coordination in incident prevention, to prompt rapid reaction to incidents, and to promote information sharing among members and the community at large.
• International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR)
  The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) is a non-profit scientific organization whose primary purpose is to further research in cryptology and related fields.
• International Biometrics Industry Association (IBIA)
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
• A list of standardized names for vulnerabilities and other information security exposures - CVE aims to standardize the names for all publicly known vulnerabilities and security exposures.
• Institute for Applied Network Security (IANETSEC)
  The Institute for Applied Network Security is the premier membership organization for practicing information security professionals. The Institute's mission is to provide key technical and business insights to help members solve their most pressing professional challenges.
• Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC)
  Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) : A Government and Industry focal point for Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability related Engineering, Data, Software, Information, Training and Technical Assistance.