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DOI: 10.1201/9781003426172-1

Ethical instruction in computing science courses is an important part of organisational credibility and professional body accreditation. It serves an important role in anchoring student skillsets within the context of societal norms, while also helping future professionals understand the implications of what they do. The British Computer Society (BCS) emphasises that students must be exposed to professional and ethical outlooks before BCS accreditation can be awarded. The joint Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) and IEEE curriculum guidelines for undergraduate degree programmes likewise stress the importance of ethical and professional understanding. A framework for incorporating ...

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