Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify ethical issues that arise in the information technology field and determine how to address them technically and
ethically.
2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of relevant professional codes as expressions of professionalism and guides to
decision-making.
3. Identify how information technology is affected by workplace issues such as harassment and discrimination.
4. Discuss the underlying philosophical aspects of ethical decision making.
5. Identify how society has been affected by identify theft and what to do to protect individuals.
6. Discuss the consequences of software piracy on software developers and the role of relevant enforcement organizations.

Question CLO Max Score Student Score

Assignment 1 1 5
Total 5

Assignment 1

In a typical 1000-word essay, discuss what is unique about IT and Computers as far as ethical
issues?
How should people approach ethical issues that IT, Information Networks and Computer
Technology present?

Do not select passages from any resources! If there is any percentage of similarity you lose all the
points. You must express your opinion from your reading of the course materials and online
resources.

Students have to include proper citations. The essay’s quality of writing is part of the assessment.
Therefore, grammatical, typographical or syntactical errors will affect the grade. No late submission.
It WON’T be accepted.