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2025-2026 Course Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Course Catalog

ITSY 1391 - Special Topics - Ethics in Information Technology


CIP 1110030006
The course will explore the local and global impact of information technology. Students will learn about the need to maintain a professional code of ethics as various ethical and societal issues arising from evolving computer technology. Topics covered will include the use of computer technology in a global environment as well as privacy, intellectual property rights, open-source software, ethics, and the impact of technology on society. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Required skill level: College level reading and writing