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A discussion format for computer ethics

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 37, Issue 1

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1047124.1047465

Published: 23 February 2005 Publication History

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This paper, describes a format and grading scheme for a discussion course in Computing Ethics. The teaching of ethics, particularly in a discussion format, can be somewhat problematic in a computer science department where courses tend to be technical and faculty tend to be more comfortable with material presented in a lecture and/or workshop format. Grading of discussion and papers can also be perceived as more difficult or, at least, less grounded in objective criteria. The following describes an approach that attempts to address those particular concerns. The course described was offered in the spring of 2003 when two sections were taught.

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A discussion format for computer ethics
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Computing / technology policy
    1. Computer crime
  2. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
        Information systems education
      2. Model curricula
    2. Computing profession
      1. Codes of ethics

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 37, Issue 1

2005

562 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/1047124

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SIGCSE '05: Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
February 2005
610 pages
ISBN:1581139977
DOI:10.1145/1047344
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Ithaca College
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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