Sociology and Professional Ethics (BT106HS)
Course Objective
The course aims at providing the basic knowledge on the concept of sociology and professional ethics. Its main purpose is to make students understand the link among sociological, cultural, economic, political aspects and technology and enable students apply technology to make better society.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Introduction [4 Hrs]
Unit 2: Social and Cultural change [7 Hrs]
Unit 3: Characteristics of Nepali Society and Culture [8 Hrs]
Unit 4: Ethical Issues in IT [7 Hrs]
Unit 5: Process of Transformation [6 Hrs]
Unit 6: Understanding Development [6 Hrs]
Examination Scheme
| Teaching Schedule | Examination Scheme | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | TU | PR | Internal | Final | |||
| TH | PR | TH | PR | ||||
| 3 | 1 | - | 40 | - | 60 | - | 100 |
Reference Books
- Alex Inkles: “What is Sociology? Introduction in the discipline and profession
- G.M. Foster: “ Traditional Culture and Impacts of Technological Change”
- Rishikeshav Raj Regmi, “Dimension of Nepali Society and Culture”
- C.N.S.Rao, “Principle of Sociology with an introduction of Social Thought”, S.Chand
- Pratley Peter, “The Essence of Business Ethics”
- A.Giddens & D.Mitchell, “Introduction to Sociology”