MSC3001 Professional Issues in Science and Technology (FOSCI)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Information Technology not els) Band 2

Synopsis

This course explores key contemporary professional issues for practising ICT professionals, mathematicians, and statisticians. The course relates the profession with the society by highlighting the social implications of current technology and globalisation. Assumptions and values are identified to make and evaluate ethical arguments. Students will learn about standards of ethical and professional behaviour, risks and liabilities of computer-based systems, and computer crime. Intellectual property, privacy, civil liberties, career and project management issues in computing will be considered. Access to the Internet is required.