IT, Ethics and Organisation
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MD004
- Code
- 1MD004
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science A1N, Human-Computer Interaction A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 27 April 2009
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
120 credits
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Report for which ethical theories and organisation theories that are relevant to use at analysis at design and using IT-system;
Show knowledge and skills when it will handle and solve ethical problems in connection with design and using IT-systems;
Show skills in using questionnaires, surveys, interviews and the like in connection with software development and IT-use.
Content
Lectures, seminars and group exercises with typical problem discussions, individual assignment about ethical issues related to information technology activities. Using special tools to identify real IT ethical problems and to plan development, introduction and use of specific systems. Group exercises where the participants train their ethical skills on real ethical conflicts and problems.
Instruction
The teaching contains lectures, supervision of the assignment and compulsory seminars and group exercises.
Assessment
Written examination (3 credits), assignment (2 credits) and participation in seminars and group exercises.