Computing Science: Ethical and Professional Issues

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Computing Science: Ethical and Professional Issues
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) explain and apply basic concepts and trends related to the role of science and technology in society (philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation studies and policy theory). 2) analyze the interdependence of science (especially computing science) and society using concepts from philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation theory and policy theory. 3) decide and substantiate a course of action when faced with a moral dilemma in his/her role as a professional in science as part of a broader societal context 4) clearly display findings from research in a written and oral form in cooperation with fellow students and provide feedback on papers from fellow students
Omschrijving	The course allows the students to develop a critical and responsible attitude towards their own role as a scientist and the consequences of their actions in a broader societal context. Students will be engaged into thinking about scientific and innovative practices that can address the global challenges of our time in collaborative, ethical and sustainable ways. To understand the relations between science and society in an international society a number of basic elements from ethics, philosophy of science, technology and innovation, and policy making will be introduced. The knowledge of these basic elements is assessed with an exam. During various assignments and tutorials students will practice applying these elements in (the assessment of) debates, controversies and cases related to the large societal challenges of our time, including themes such as responsible research and innovation and scientific professionalism. In a paper written in small groups, students will apply what they have learned by assessing and reporting on the science and society relationship in a specific case. The primary guidance during the writing of the paper is done by teaching assistants.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) (Tutorials, meeting with the TA, presentation and excursion are mandatory. When tutorials are missed, students fail their assignment and need to redo the assignment. Missing the meetings with the TA can result in a replacement assignment. When missing the presentation, it will have to be redone.)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (The grade of both the exam and the paper should be minimal 5.0. The final course grade must be at least 5.5 to pass. The tutorial assignments and presentation will need a pass grade in order to get a final grade. If the student scores insufficient on the paper and/or the exam, both the exam and the paper may be resubmitted. If the paper is rewritten, the maximum rate to achieve is a 6.0.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	G.A.H. Laugs, MSc.
Docent(en)	G.A.H. Laugs, MSc.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Syllabus CSEPI 2019 Ethics and Technology: Controversies, Questions, and Strategies for Ethical Computing, 5th Edition 5 2015 Herman T. Tavani 978-1-119-18657-1 €  70,00
Entreevoorwaarden	The course unit assumes that some knowledge and basic experience in skills like academic writing, presenting, finding scientific literature and collaborating are acquired in the BSc first year program and high school.
Opmerkingen	All CS bachelor courses have limited enrollment: - CS students can always enter each course, regardless of whether the course is mandatory for them or not. - A maximum of only 20 places per course is available for non-CS students. These places are filled on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to students with a strong CS-related background (e.g., CS exchange students, AI students, etc.). These students need to meet the course prerequisite requirements as mentioned on Ocasys. - Six weeks before the course starts, the 20 students that can join are selected and added to the course. If you enroll after this date, you will be placed on the waiting list. See here for more info about the enrollment procedure.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Computing Science 2 semester II a verplicht BSc Courses for Exchange Students: AI - Computing Science - Mathematics - semester II a