#nm4204

Module: NM4204 Ethical Issues in Emergent Technologies

Year Taken: 2015 Sem 1

Lecturer: Prof. Tony See

Difficulty Level: 4/5

Workload: Light (2/5)

Comments for Module: Prof See engages the class in deep philosophical thought and often challenges us to think deeply about the salient effects and consequences techonology has on our lives, especially on our autonomy and privacy. You would learn to build your own evaluation and knowledge of new and nascent technologies like nano- and bio-technology based on classical ethics theories like the consequentialist, deontological and virtue ethics. There are only 2 essays and 1 group presentation for the assessment aspect. You would also have to participate actively in class discussions and are expected to contribute to the IVLE forum weekly.

Rating for Module: 3.5/5

Comments for Lecturer: Prof See is very accommodating in terms of extending the deadine for submission of papers. He will also attempt to simplify complex theories patiently but I thought he could give simpler readings or at least roughly dissect the tough readings a litte before giving it to us to read as it would save us an incredible amount of time and unnecessary headaches.