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      This course explores the social, ethical, legal, and managerial issues surrounding the application of information technology (IT) in various settings, including government, organizations, and industry. It examines the foundations of intellectual property, professional ethics, and workplace issues, and introduces students to relevant legal frameworks and codes of conduct for IT professionals. The course prepares students to navigate ethical dilemmas, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and uphold professional responsibilities in the field of computing.

       

      Course Objectives

      The objectives of this course are to:

      1. Introduce students to the ethical and legal frameworks guiding IT practice.
      2. Explain the importance of intellectual property and the implications of its misuse.
      3. Provide an understanding of workplace ethics, including conflict resolution strategies.
      4. Highlight the responsibilities of IT professionals toward society, organizations, and individuals.
      5. Explore the consequences of unethical behavior and violations of legal provisions in computing.

       

      Overall Learning Outcomes

      By the end of this course, students should be able to:

      1. Describe laws and regulations related to ethics in IT.
      2. Recall relevant codes of ethics for computing practice.
      3. Interpret the consequences of violating ethical provisions in IT.
      4. Explain ethical issues associated with intellectual property.
      5. Develop strategies for resolving conflicts in the workplace.
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    • IMPACT AND IMPLICATION OF IT ETHICS URL
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    • Intellectual Creations Book
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      Two separate kinds of intellectual creations have emerged as a result of the revolutionary changes in the creative process brought about by the development of modern computing technologies: works made by computers and works created using computers. Intellectual property (IP) law is significantly impacted by these categories, especially with regard to authorship, ownership, and protection. The divide between works produced by computers and works made with computers is becoming more and more important. Although works produced with computer help are sufficiently protected by traditional copyright laws, the emergence of AI-generated works poses new ethical and legal issues. Legal frameworks must change as technology does in order to guarantee that innovative output produced by both humans and machines is properly acknowledged and secured.


    • IMPACT AND COMPLICATION ON ETHICS IN IT: Intellectual Creations Book
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