Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
4503COMECA-JAN-PAR
Aims
To develop students understanding of professionalism in computing, and working in the computing industry.
To consider ethical frameworks and codes of conduct for the computing industry. To encourage personal development planning activities appropriate for Career Development.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the ethical theories that have been used to formulate codes of conduct
for computing professionals.
2.
Recognise and explain the legal landscape that applies to the computing
profession.
3.
Identify a personal development plan to support their studies and future career
path that demonstrates their own self-awareness within the Computing Industry.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Information access and consumption
Ethical computing
Professional codes of conduct for Computing
Computing and the law
Personal Development Planning and Career preparation
Cyber ethics
Technology and Crime
Risks in IT Projects
Surveillance and Automated Tracking Technology
Privacy and censorship
Additional Information:This module provides students with an opportunity to consider their future role as a computing professional. The tutorials and workshops will be used to develop strategies that can be used by the students and provide opportunities for them to understand the field of Computing in a more effective way.