Lab 11

Geospatial Ethics Seminar

In this geospatial ethics workshop, you will have several assigned readings, discussion board posts, and case study evaluations. First, read the following:

Part I

  1. Create at least one discussion board post describing a difficult ethical situation you have encountered in the workplace (whether it be GIS or some other field) and how you handled it (1 pt.).

  2. Read the following case study on Public Access to Government Data. Summarize the situation by using Davis’ 7 step guide to ethical decision making, then describe how you would respond (about 250 words, 4 pts.).

  3. Read the following case study on Privacy and Planning. Describe how you would respond by using Davis’ 7 step guide to ethical decision making, then describe how you would respond (about 250 words, 4 pts.).

Part II

  1. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion board posts on Canvas with thoughtful comments, critiques, or questions (2 pts.).

  2. Read the following case study on Mapping Muslim Neighbors. Describe how you would respond by using Davis’ 7 step guide to ethical decision making, then describe how you would respond (about 250 words, 4 pts.).