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Cursus: NWI-IMI003
NWI-IMI003
Philosophy and Ethics for Computing and Information Science
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CursusNWI-IMI003
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Informatica en Informatiekunde;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. L. Consoli
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Docent
dr. L. Consoli
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Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. L. Consoli
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Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW2  (07-11-2016 t/m 29-01-2017)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
OpmerkingIs de nieuwe code en naam voor wat voorheen ICT&Samenleving 2 was
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
The student will:
  • be acquainted with a number of philosophical and ethical theories, both in general and applied to his/her object of study;
  • be able to recognize the implicit presuppositions in a number of scientific advances of his/her object of study;
  • be able to reflect on the normativity of his/her object of study;
  • be able to articulate his/her reflection in a number of short papers and a research paper.
Inhoud

The course Philosophy and Ethics for Computing & Information Science explores cultural and social issues that have been made possible by the development of information technology

Starting from the concepts of privacy and the relationship between informatics and political decision-making processes, we will move on to examine the changes in our way to look at the world caused by the progresses of information technology. We will analyze among others  the cultural meaning of hackerism, the role different ethical frameworks play in discussing technological advances, and the social/ethical/cultural implications of artificial intelligence (AI).

Onderwerpen
• ICT & the human nature
• Ethical theories
• Ethics of ICT (hackerism as case study)
• The mind-body problem
• Philosophical foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Toetsinformatie
Students will have to write 2 short essays and a final term paper. There is no final examination planned.
The short essays are meant to develop specific skills which will be needed in order to wrtie the final term paper.
Short essays have a weight of 50% in determining final grade, the other 50% is given by the grade of the final paper.
All assignments must have a grade equal of higher than 6,0 in order to be considered.
Students will get the possibility of turning in amended versions of the assignments in case of failing them.
Voorkennis
None, but: students who have followed the regular Bachelor will have already completed Informatics and Society 1, where some themes have already been introduced.
Literatuur
Literature references and reading material will be made available through Blackboard.
Werkvormen

• 1.5 hours guided individual project work
• 16 hours lecture
• 66.5 hours individual study period
Extra information teaching methods: The course consists of a number of lectures about the given topics. There is ample room for discussion with and between students. Multimedia are also used in order to make 'tough' philosphical concepts more accessible. Students will be asked to turn in a number of assignments which are meant to help them acheive the teaching goals.
Verplicht materiaal
Blackboard
Literature references and reading material will be made available through Blackboard.
Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Algemeen
The course consists of a number of lectures about the given topics. There is ample room for discussion with and between students. Multimedia are also used in order to make 'tough' philosphical concepts more accessible. Students will be asked to turn in a number of assignments which are meant to help them achieve the teaching goals.

Hoorcollege

Project

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

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