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2025 Fall > 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 2250 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda M03-0730 CS/IT lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
12 2416 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 18
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
13 2428 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda Wheatley-Peters W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
14 3331 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: