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2026 Fall > UGRD > CS > CS 285L

Social Issues and Ethics in Computing

Course #: CS 285L

Description:
This course explores some of the ethical and societal issues that are raised by computing. Topics include privacy, freedom of expression, intellectual property, liability, the effect of computing on social interaction, and human-computer interface issues. Students write an analytical paper on an appropriate topic and also present their findings to the class.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2159 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
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02 2315 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 15
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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03 2326 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 13
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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04 3132 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
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