ENG-113 Technical Ethics
In this writing and research-based course with a technical ethics theme, students in technical programs (e.g. Computing Sciences and Engineering Science) will examine the general relationship between ethical considerations and professional life and the particular consequences of ethical choices. This course prepares students for ethical issues in their technical fields as well as higher-level writing enhancement. This course carries SUNY General Education Written Communication and Humanities credit.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Read a variety of logical and ethical arguments to analyze the rhetorical situation (i.e. purpose, audience, genre, and context) of the texts.
- Synthesize researched information using logical and ethical argumentation and reasoning.
- Use writing and research processes adapted to professional genres of computing sciences and technology.
- Apply professional conventions of the technological fields for written communication and documentation (e.g. grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, tone, mechanics, and attribution).