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Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

Summer Quarter 2008
Autumn Quarter 2008

Adam Daniel Moore
INFO 498
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in Informatics

Various topics in informatics.

Class description

INFO 498, PHIL 401: Information Ethics

In this class we will explore different moral theories along with numerous problems related to information ownership and control. Issues to be discussed include: intellectual property, file sharing, free speech, privacy, and national security.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Adam Daniel Moore
Date: 02/12/2008