Unit name | Computer Science in Society |
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Unit code | COMS20005 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Marshall |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Computer Science has an important and rapidly evolving relationship with society that is distinct from that of other science and engineering disciplines. This unit focuses on the role of the computer scientist in society. We will consider both how societies, groups and individuals can be impacted by computing technologies, and how professional frameworks and working cultures can influence the practices of computer scientists. We will cover a range of professional, personal, ethical, social, and legal issues, such as:
Students successfully completing the unit will be able to:
20 contact hours of lectures
Group video pitch (50%)
Individual coursework (50%)
The BCS code of conduct: http://www.bcs.org/category/6030
Frank Bott (2014) Professional Issues in Information Technology (2nd Edition). Swindon: The British Computer Society.
Readings drawn from research papers and online sources.