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2025 Spring > 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
11 7401 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
12 7561 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
13 7731 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda University Hall Y02-2110
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
14 8595 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda M03-0730 CS/IT lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 18
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: