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2026 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.
Pre Requisites:
- Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
11 1979 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 6
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: - Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026
Course Attributes:
12 2132 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 14
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
13 2288 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Potasznik,Amanda University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 2
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
14 3069 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: 9
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: