The unit elaborates a wide range of ethical and privacy issues and concepts in the ICT field. The unit introduces topical and controversial issues related to computing ethics and privacy problems.Content includes: the role of a computing professional; understanding how computers impact on society; information privacy concepts as applied to the management of information systems; different industry policies; mechanisms for implementing these policies; codes of ethics; social issues of privacy; intellectual property.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NIT2201
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of codes of ethics in Information and Communication Technology; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate an understanding of the different principles underlying ethical decision making; | ||
| 3. | Critically discuss social, ethical and privacy issues in Information and Communication Technology domains; | ||
| 4. | Classify and relate appropriate privacy measures and their management for computing environments; and | ||
| 5. | Communicate effectively on a range of social, ethical and privacy issues. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test 1 | 10% |
| Test | Scenario based test | 25% |
| Laboratory Work | Lab assessment | 25% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 (1000-1500 words) | 25% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 (1000-1500 words) | 25% |
| Examination | Final Written Examination (2 hours) | 50% |
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