Ethics
ITC331 - Ethics and Professional Practice
Session 1 2013 Faculty of Business School of Computing and Mathematics CSU Study Centre Sydney Internal Mode Subject Coordinator Chandana Penatiyana Withanage
Subject Overview
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. The aim of this subject is to understand and examine a wide range of ethical and professional practice issues and concepts in the information and communication technology (ICT) field. The different types of widely used policies, the mechanisms that implement these policies and the principles underlying both policies and mechanisms will be examined. The ethical implications will also be explored, particularly with respect to privacy. Aspects of information technology (IT) professional practice will be investigated. The students will be also introduced to ethical issues and concepts. Specific topics will include ethical theories, organisational ethical codes and conducts, ethical and social issues such as privacy, intellectual property, the digital divide, and employment in an ICT-dependent work environment.
Your subject coordinator
Chandana Penatiyana Withanage
Teaching staff
Lecturer: Nectar Costadopolous Email: NCostadopoulos@studygroup.com
Academic biography
Nectar Costadopoulos Nectar Costadopoulos has been involved with CSU Programs since 1999. He has taught in a number of discipline areas including internet and multimedia technologies, information systems, computer security and cyber ethics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications majoring in Multimedia, and a Masters degree in Information Systems Engineering. In addition to teaching, Nectar is an active consultant in the area of web/e-commerce technology and is also involved in operating several e-business websites. This ‘hands on’ expertise is incorporated in his overall teaching strategy to enrich student learning.
Acknowledgement
The Subject Convenor would like to acknowledge the contributions by Mr.
Session 1 2013 Faculty of Business School of Computing and Mathematics CSU Study Centre Sydney Internal Mode Subject Coordinator Chandana Penatiyana Withanage
Subject Overview
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. The aim of this subject is to understand and examine a wide range of ethical and professional practice issues and concepts in the information and communication technology (ICT) field. The different types of widely used policies, the mechanisms that implement these policies and the principles underlying both policies and mechanisms will be examined. The ethical implications will also be explored, particularly with respect to privacy. Aspects of information technology (IT) professional practice will be investigated. The students will be also introduced to ethical issues and concepts. Specific topics will include ethical theories, organisational ethical codes and conducts, ethical and social issues such as privacy, intellectual property, the digital divide, and employment in an ICT-dependent work environment.
Your subject coordinator
Chandana Penatiyana Withanage
Teaching staff
Lecturer: Nectar Costadopolous Email: NCostadopoulos@studygroup.com
Academic biography
Nectar Costadopoulos Nectar Costadopoulos has been involved with CSU Programs since 1999. He has taught in a number of discipline areas including internet and multimedia technologies, information systems, computer security and cyber ethics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications majoring in Multimedia, and a Masters degree in Information Systems Engineering. In addition to teaching, Nectar is an active consultant in the area of web/e-commerce technology and is also involved in operating several e-business websites. This ‘hands on’ expertise is incorporated in his overall teaching strategy to enrich student learning.
Acknowledgement
The Subject Convenor would like to acknowledge the contributions by Mr.