Module Details
Module Code: |
COMP C7016 |
Full Title:
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Ethics and Professional Issues
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Caroline Sheedy
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Module Description: |
Students completing this module will have an understanding of ethics and professionalism in computing, and the impact and influence of these two elements in informing and shaping their future careers.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Distinguish between morality, ethics, law, and professional code of conduct. |
MLO2 |
Evaluate the ethical trade-offs in a technical context, having identified the stakeholders and obligations to them. |
MLO3 |
Identify ethical issues that arise in the profession of computing. |
MLO4 |
Develop an understanding of legal privacy protections and the balance of protecting freedom of expression with technology, including patent and copyright law. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Ethical Principles in General and as Applied to ICT
Why computer ethics?
An introduction to ethical thinking; traditionalist v contemporary thinking; policy vacuums.
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Ethics in IT Configured Societies
Online behaviour; netiquette; scope; anonymity; reproductability; theft; hacking; data privacy; data protection.
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Certifying the Profession
The nature and process of gaining professional status for occupational groups.
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Pursuing the Job
Motivation; goal-seeking theory; job seeking strategy; job fairs; Linkedin; interviews and cvs.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 40.00% |
Final Examination | 60.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Tutorial |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Tutorial |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Johnson, Deborah.G.. (2009), Computer Ethics, 4th Ed. Perarson Education, [ISBN: 0131230220].
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Arti, Kumar. (2007), Personal, Academic & Career Development in Higher Education, 1st. Routledge, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780415423595].
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Kizza, Joseph Migga. Springer. (2013), Ethical and social issues in the information age, [ISBN: KIZZA, JOSEPH].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, IEEE Computer Society. IEEE Computer Society website,
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Website, Ethics Centre for Science &
Engineering. Ethics Centre for Science &
Engineering,
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Website, European Union. EU Legislation Summary,
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Website, Irish Government. Irish Legislation Directory,
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Website, Irish Computer Society,
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