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Outcome 4 for 2018-2019

Outcome 4 is: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

The following abilities support outcome 4

  • 4a: Ethics and professionalism. The impact of computing innovation touches every field and people in all walks of life. It has transformed industries ranging from taxi services to car manufacturing and autonomous navigation. The computing discipline is one of the greatest engines of opportunity as well as the most disruptive technology transforming entire industries beyond recognition.

    It is critical for computing professionals to be knowledgeable about the impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society so that they can make decisions that are ethical and socially responsible. Furthermore, given the rapid advances in the field, computing professionals need to stay abreast of the developments to remain current and relevant.