Computer ScienceCode 9618
Ethics and Ownership
What this topic asks you to be able to do
- Show comprehension of why computing professionals require ethics and the aims that ethics serves
- Understand why it matters to become a member of a professional ethical body, including BCS (British Computer Society) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
- Demonstrate comprehension of why one must act ethically and what follows from acting ethically or unethically in a specified situation
- Show comprehension of why copyright legislation is needed
- Demonstrate an understanding of the kinds of software licencing that exist, and justify choosing a particular licence for a particular situation
- Show comprehension of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Understand the effects that AI brings about, including social, economic and environmental issues
- Understand what AI is used for