Description
This course solidifies the students??? understanding of the development of information policies and satisfies the World View Four requirement for CIS majors. Topics include; policy formation and ethics in information systems. Students will study federal regulations and policies (such as Telecommunications Act, HIPPA, and FERPA) that regulate the creation, use, storage, access, communication and dissemination of information. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate their own ethical positions on information protection topics. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of at least 9 credit hours of CIS courses and RES 104, or departmental approval.