B.Sc. (Data Science) Ethical Issues in Data Science Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the Fourth Year BSc Data Science Honours syllabus under NEP 2020, phased in one year at a time, from the academic year 2024-25. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Ethical Issues in Data Science
Module I: Ethical foundation in Data Science
- Introduction to ethical frameworks and principles, Ethics in data science: challenges and importance, Data collection methods, storage, sharing and its ethical considerations, Types of bias in data, Importance of transparency in data science, Ethical considerations in automated decision-making, Data governance frameworks and practices, Ensuring accountability in data science projects.
Module II: Emerging Ethical issues in Data Science
- Ethical Issues in Data Visualization, Ethical Issues in Machine Learning, Ethical challenges in emerging technologies e.g., AI, IoT, biometrics, blockchain, Ethical challenges in data science research, Ethical considerations in collaborative data science environments, Ethical issues in using the internet, privacy and security, in the context of data science. 10 Text Books 1. Data Science Ethics, David Martens ISBN: 9780192847263 Oxford University Press 2023 2. Ethics of Big Data: Balancing Risk and Innovation" by Kord Davis and Doug Patterson O′Reilly 2012. 11 Reference Books 1. Data Science Ethics Resources - Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales by David Martens-Oxford University Press-2022. 2. Data Science Association, Data Science Code of Professional Conduct.- https://www.datascienceassn.org/code-of-conduct.html 12 Internal Continuous Assessment: 50% Semester End Examination: 50% Sem – VIII
Text Books
- 1 Data Science Ethics, David Martens ISBN: 9780192847263 Oxford University Press 2023
- 2 Ethics of Big Data: Balancing Risk and Innovation" by Kord Davis and Doug Patterson O′Reilly 2012.
- 1 Data Science Ethics Resources - Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales by David Martens-Oxford University Press-2022.
- 2 Data Science Association, Data Science Code of Professional Conduct.- https://www.datascienceassn.org/code-of-conduct.html
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Data Science) under NEP 2020. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
The complete syllabus
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