Contemporary Issues in Information Technology

This course investigates a number of contemporary issues in the rapidly changing information technology environment. Considerations of social and ethical issues in information technology. It also investigates in depth a number of topical theoretical issues and practical information technology tools and broadens students' perspective and skills. It includes: The effects of information technology on society, organizations, communities and individuals, Ethical behavior of information technology professionals, Contemporary theoretical issues. Examples include the digital divide, biotechnology, optical and quantum computing, computer human interfaces and the limitations of computing, as well as Contemporary information technology tools and techniques.