IT Ethics

This course explores the moral, legal, and social implications of information technology. Key topics include privacy, intellectual property, cybercrime, professional codes of ethics (ACM/IEEE), and the societal impact of AI. Students will analyze real-world case studies to develop ethical decision-making skills in the digital age.

Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare future IT professionals to recognize and handle ethical dilemmas they may face in their careers. We will navigate through the complex landscape where technology meets society, law, and philosophy.

Key Topics

  • Professional Ethics: Codes of Conduct (ACM, IEEE), whistleblowing, and responsibility.
  • Privacy & Civil Liberties: Surveillance, data protection acts (KVKK/GDPR), and anonymity.
  • Intellectual Property: Copyright, patents, open source vs. proprietary software.
  • Cybercrime & Security: Hacking, cyber-warfare, and ethical hacking.
  • AI & Algorithms: Bias in algorithms, autonomous systems, and the future of work.

📢 Course Materials & Slides

You can access the interactive course presentation prepared with Reveal.js below. This presentation covers the core concepts and weekly breakdowns.

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Resources

  • Textbook: Ethics for the Information Age by Michael J. Quinn (Recommended)
  • ACM Code of Ethics: Read Here
  • IEEE Code of Ethics: Read Here

Detailed weekly schedule and assignment deadlines will be announced via the university’s LMS system.