Information Technology Ethics

Course Details

Department & Course Number INFOST 120, LEC 201
Class Number 66165
Course Type Undergraduate (Milwaukee Campus)
Credits 3
Meets Requirements
Instructor Dr. Peekhaus
Course Dates

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the current ethical issues in information and communication technology (ICT) use. It examines an array of long-standing and emerging issues facing ICT users, ranging from free speech, privacy, intellectual property, net neutrality, security and crime, to ethics in social networking, online communities, and online gaming.  The course will discuss the ethical responsibilities of IT professionals, and promote the critical examination and responsible use of ICT.