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ATHNS-ETHICS.AB1
Ethics for the Information Age
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
20 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
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01 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
15 Interactive Lessons · 133 topics01 Catalysts for Change 10 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Milestones in Computing
- Milestones in Networking
- Milestones in Information Storage and Retrieval
- Contemporary Information Technology Issues
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
02 Introduction to Ethics I 9 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Subjective Relativism
- Cultural Relativism
- Divine Command Theory
- Ethical Egoism
- Kantianism
- Act Utilitarianism
- Rule Utilitarianism
- Social Contract Theory
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Introduction to Ethics - Part II 8 topics +
- Virtue Ethics
- Comparing Workable Ethical Theories
- Morality of Breaking the Law
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
04 Networked Communications - Part I 7 topics +
- Introduction
- Spam
- Internet Interactions
- Text Messaging
- Political Impact of Social Media and Online Advertising
- Censorship
- Freedom of Expression
05 Networked Communications - Part II 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Children and Inappropriate Content
- Breaking Trust
- Internet Addiction
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Intellectual Property 15 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Protecting Intellectual Property
- Fair Use
- Digital Media
- Peer-to-Peer Networks and Cyberlockers
- Protections for Software
- Legitimacy of Intellectual Property Protection for Software
- Open-Source Software
- Creative Commons
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Information Privacy 10 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Perspectives on Privacy
- Information Disclosures
- Data Mining
- Examples of Consumer or Political Backlash
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Privacy and the Government 16 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- US Legislation Restricting Information Collection
- Information Collection by the Government
- Covert Government Surveillance
- US Legislation Authorizing Wiretapping
- USA PATRIOT Act
- Regulation of Public and Private Databases
- Data Mining by the Government
- National Identification Card
- Information Dissemination
- Invasion
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Computer and Network Security 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Hacking
- Malware
- Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Computer Reliability 15 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Data-Entry or Data-Retrieval Errors
- Software and Billing Errors
- Notable Software System Failures
- Therac-25
- Tesla Version 7.0 (Autopilot)
- Uber Test-Vehicle Accident
- Computer Simulations
- Software Engineering
- Software Warranties and Vendor Liability
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Professional Ethics 11 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- How Well Developed Are the Computing Professions?
- Software Engineering Code of Ethics
- Analysis of the Code
- Case Studies
- Whistle-Blowing
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Work and Wealth 11 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Automation and Employment
- Workplace Changes
- Globalization
- The Digital Divide
- The “Winner-Take-All” Society
- Summary
- Further Reading and Viewing
- Discussion Questions
- In-Class Exercises
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Appendix C: PROJECT +
14 Appendix A: Plagiarism 3 topics +
- Consequences of Plagiarism
- Guidelines for Citing Sources
- Additional Information
15 Appendix B: Introduction to Argumentation 1 topics +
- B.1 Introduction
Hands-On Labs Our edge
20 LiveLabs- Understanding Mechanical Calculator
- Understanding Information Storage and Retrieval Technologies
- Understanding Catalysts for Change
- Understanding Ethical Relativism Theories
- Understanding Utility Theories
- Understanding Ethics
- Understanding Networked Communications
- Identifying Intellectual Property Examples
- Protecting Intellectual Property
- Understanding Open-Source Software
- Understanding Intellectual Property
- Understanding Privacy
- Learning Information Privacy
- Understanding the Patriot Act
- Understanding the Privacy Act
- Understanding Privacy and the Government
- Understanding Computer and Network Security
- Understanding Computer Reliability
- Understanding Responsibilities
- Understanding Work and Wealth
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