COMP7004 Class 01.1

I introduced myself and talked a bit about the module.

I explained how the assessment for this module will work. The most noteworthy aspect of this is that students will have to turn up to class if they want to get marks for their reflections on the class.

I explained how the Free Choice module works at CIT. Students are free to take another module in place of this one if they wish. Some known options include Interdisciplinary Project,  MATH6028 Mathematical Explorations (23837) and MATH6050 Mathematics & Music 1 (24564).

Group discussion: What ethical issues might I encounter in my working like?

Interestingly most of the examples students gave were not specific to computing.

We discussed whether or not cyberethics issues are distinct from general ethical issues. Is there a distinction? Most students seem to think there is.

I asked students to read the Maner article and to see if any more modern examples come to mind.

Handouts:
Is cybertechology neutral? 1-page extract from text-book

Can You Program Ethics Into a Self-Driving Car?

I asked students to reflect on whether this is the type of module they would like to do.  If it's not your cup of tea try to find a different one.