Michael Pyant

Academic Portfolio

Bachelor of Science in Information Science
IST-466 Information Ethics and Policy

This course examines the ethical considerations that intersect with information policy and technology. In it we will explore ethics, policy, and the interaction of the two through case studies, and course discussion. In our writing for class, we will focus on issues related to broadband (and hi-speed) internet in North Carolina.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of major policy issues important to the information, communication, and technology professions and to the public at large regarding government information, private sector information, secrecy, censorship, scholarly communication, intellectual property, security, and information equity.
  2. Describe the relationships among access rights, property rights, and privacy rights and responsibilities in an information society.
  3. Critically analyze policy issues to establish implications for policy development and maintenance.
  4. Develop an organizational data policy document.
  5. Describe the major ethical issues relevant to the provision of information.
  6. Describe and analyze policy and ethical issues effectively in writing.