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Fundamentals Of Computer Ethics

Page 2 of 15 Study Unit 1: Introduction to IT ethics Introduction This unit introduces students to computer ethics concepts where they will get to the meaning of ethic, Be able to know the Forms of ICT ethics, Ethics of using computers between persons, Ethics between user and device, Importance of ethical behaviors to user and society,Unethical behavior of computer users in society.Describes the importance ICT of ethical behavior to users.Ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as moralphilosophy.What is ethics?2.3.???

Fundamentals Of Computer Ethics

Page 2 of 15
Study Unit 1: Introduction to IT ethics
Introduction
This unit introduces students to computer ethics concepts where they will get to the meaning
of ethic, Be able to know the Forms of ICT ethics, Ethics of using computers between persons,
Ethics between user and device, Importance of ethical behaviors to user and society,Unethical
behavior of computer users in society.
Learning Outcomes of Study Unit 1
Upon completion of this study unit, you should be able to:

1. Describes the meaning and different forms of ICT ethics.


2. Apply the different categories of ethical behaviors when using the computer.


3. Describes the importance ICT of ethical behavior to users.
   What is ethics?
   ⎯ At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles. They affect how people make
   decisionsand lead their lives.
   ⎯ Ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as
   moralphilosophy.
   ⎯ The term is derived from the Greek word ethos which can mean custom, habit,
   character, ordisposition.
   Ethics covers the following dilemmas:
   • How to live a good life
   • Our rights and responsibilities
   • The language of right and wrong
   • Moral decisions - what is good and bad?