Tomorrow for the first time I will be teaching to a class in
the Information Systems Department. The
specific course is IS350 – Computers, Society and Ethics. The students have to choose one of 6 topics
to debate:
1 1. That the Total Information Awareness program be
authorized and funded by Congress
2. Should the United States implement a Smart National ID Card?
3. Should Congress authorize states to allow voting in elections via the Internet
4. Should systems such as APACHE (Acute Physiology Age and Chronic Health Evaluation) be installed in all large hospitals in the U.S.
5. Should consumers be explicitly informed of the existence of a “black box” in a newly purchased car and be given the option of having it removed or disabled prior to purchase or any time thereafter.
6. Should companies be forced to implement green techniques by means of regulatory procedures.
2. Should the United States implement a Smart National ID Card?
3. Should Congress authorize states to allow voting in elections via the Internet
4. Should systems such as APACHE (Acute Physiology Age and Chronic Health Evaluation) be installed in all large hospitals in the U.S.
5. Should consumers be explicitly informed of the existence of a “black box” in a newly purchased car and be given the option of having it removed or disabled prior to purchase or any time thereafter.
6. Should companies be forced to implement green techniques by means of regulatory procedures.
Here is the problem.
I am only given 15 minutes to address the class on how to find
information to answer these questions. I’ll
have to do my best and invite the students to speak to me or other librarians
if they have questions.
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