In this course students consider various ethical issues related to information with view point of architect or implementer of "info-ethic" rather than just studying so called "information ethic" or "information morale." Topics covered include ongoing issues in society and discuss with viewpoints of Norm, Architecture, Market, and Law. Through this process students acquire skills to identify optimal solution to problems that do not have defined right answer with their own ethical view.
Examples of cases to be discussed include "copyright and innovation", "security and privacy", "traceability and freedom of expression." These issues usually have conflicting requirement from various stakeholders and require harmonious design of technology and systems.
Through this process students will learn concept and architecture behind solutions and acquire knowledge and skills to be used by user, developer, corporate executives, government officials.
Expected students for the course include developer or designer of information technology, media, or security, consultant, and policy maker in the government.