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Include a brief summary of the course topics and requirements, the general format of the course, and the methods of evaluation.

== Skills and knowledge students should have prior to beginning the course: ==

* CS background
  * an open mind
  * an interest in writing and expressing your opinions in a blog format

== Course Topics: ==

* Ethical theories as they apply to creating and managing software projects
  * Computer reliability
  * IP
  * Privacy
  * Security
  * Crime
  * Work and Health
  * Social context
  * Professional ethics

== Course Format: ==

* Lecture format: seminars based on readings and found articles
  * Online materials location and format: Ethics for the Information Age (5th Edition) - this is a must have as there will be weekly readings from this book. It is available from the publisher in an electronic form. (http://www.coursesmart.com/013287184X)

== Method of evaluation: ==

* Number of Assignments: 3-4
  * Number of Quizzes: 10-based weekly readings
  * Formal Midterm: none
  * Course project: Case study report and presentation
  * Final Exam: none
  * Group work: none
  * Written documents: blogs and case study write-ups

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