Course Overview
This course covers the legal and ethical issues that IT professionals should be knowledgeable of. Case studies will be used to illustrate recent events in the businesses and transactions related to IT. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society from a legal and ethical perspective.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe legal and ethical considerations related to the handling and management of enterprise information assets.
- Explain the pros and cons of computer hacking and cracking.
- Explain the differences between accountability, responsibility, and liability.
- Discuss the consequences of software piracy on software developers and the role of relevant enforcement in organizations.
- Discuss how risk can be managed in an information technology environment.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Legal and Ethical Issues in IT (ACIT 4770) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Computer Information Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Full-Stack Web Development
Diploma Full-time
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