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2026 Spring > 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 1978 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
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02 2131 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
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03 2287 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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04 3068 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda Wheatley-Peters W01-0004
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
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