Department: BSc in Computer Science
Module Description: History of computing and software engineering. Principles of professional software engineering practice and ethics. Societal and environmental obligations of the software engineer. Role of professional organizations. Intellectual property and other laws relevant to software engineering practice.
Baase, S. (2009). A gift of fire: social, legal, and ethical issues for computing and the internet. 3rd edn. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson / Prentice Hall. Purchase eBook