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2024 Summer > UGRD > IT > IT 285L

Social Issues and Ethics in Computing

Course #: IT 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 3937 TuTh
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Maddineni,Saketh McCormack M03-0617
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/15/2024 - 08/22/2024
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 12
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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