Objectives: Students will reflect and discuss the importance and application of professional ethic codes by analyzing case scenarios and issues posed in a Star Trek TV episode.
Instructions: Review the resources listed on the prerequisite section. Then proceed to answer the questions presented in this assignment.
Prerequisites:
- Star Trek Deep Space Nine TV Episode 5 Season 1: Captive Pursuit.
- Star Trek the Original Series Episode 24 Season 1: A Taste of Armageddon.
Additional Notes & Requirements:
- Write the question number as a header for each answer in your submission.
- Assignment is due shortly after the end of class.
- Answers must be submitted in plain text using Canvas only. Do NOT submit any files.
- Each question must be answered in order to receive credit.
- Answers must have a minimum of 150 words per question unless stated differently in the question’s instructions.
- Responses that are below the minimum word count requirement, are vague, simple repeat what was asked, or are obviously wordy without substance may receive a zero (0) or a substantially lower grade.
- Answers will be graded on completion.
- Answers submitted as comments (in the comments section) will NOT be accepted.
- Assignment will not be accepted after its closing time in Canvas.
- If a pre-discussion survey is submitted late, but before its closing time in Canvas, it will receive a 50% grade penalty regardless of the reason.
- Submit your answers a few minutes before the deadline to avoid the submission be marked as late.
Questions:
- What are the main ethical points in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode Captive Pursuits. Was the decision made by Chief OBrian the most ethical, correct, or moral? Why? How would you approach similar ethical problems using the different approaches discussed in class?
- What are the main ethical points in the Star Trek Original Series “A Taste of Armageddon and how can they related to current events, issues, and technologies?
- Comment on an incident, news, or personal experience (identity theft, malware, etc.) related to cybersecurity. What measures could have been used to mitigate the risks? In the fewest words possible, what advice could you give?
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