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2026 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.
Pre Requisites:
- Open to IT/INFTECH students only. Other students may register as follows:SS1- Partner Program students 5/4/26. Non CM students 5/11/26SS2 - Partner Program students6/15/26. Non CM students 6/22/26

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1045 MTuTh
10:00 - 1:00 pm
Potasznik,Amanda Wheatley-Peters W01-0046
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 7
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This section is administered by the College of Science and Mathematics.
Pre Requisites: - Open to IT/INFTECH students only. Other students may register as follows:SS1- Partner Program students 5/4/26. Non CM students 5/11/26SS2 - Partner Program students6/15/26. Non CM students 6/22/26
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