Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0278
Organization's ID:
AWR-174-W
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
13
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Ethics in Cybersecurity
Description

Objective:

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of cyber ethics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • evaluate key concepts related to cyber ethics and ethical practices
  • explain the ethics of personal privacy
  • evaluate the ethical use of electronic information
  • analyze key concepts related to professional ethics
  • discuss free speech online from a legal and ethical perspective
  • differentiate between various types of cyber criminals and hackers

General Topics:

  • Module 1 – Overview and Terminology Module 2 – Privacy Module 3 – Intellectual Property Module 4 – Code of Ethics and Professional Practices Module 5 – Freedom of Speech and the Internet Module 6 – Ethical Hacking
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials