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.
Notes:
CS 285L and IT 285L are the same course.
Pre Requisites:
Offered in:
2026 Summer
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 1045 | MTuTh 10:00 - 1:00 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | Wheatley-Peters W01-0046 | |
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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
Course Attributes:
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2026 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 11 | 2158 | TuTh 12:30 - 1:45 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M02-0423 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
20
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 12 | 2316 | TuTh 4:00 - 5:15 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M03-0407 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
17
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 13 | 2327 | TuTh 5:30 - 6:45 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M02-0404 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
10
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 14 | 3133 | TuTh 11:00 - 12:15 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M02-0423 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
9
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 11 | 1979 | TuTh 4:00 - 5:15 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M02-0404 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
19
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:
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| 12 | 2132 | TuTh 12:30 - 1:45 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | McCormack M02-0404 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
19
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 13 | 2288 | TuTh 5:30 - 6:45 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
19
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 14 | 3069 | TuTh 11:00 - 12:15 pm |
Potasznik,Amanda | Wheatley-Peters W01-0004 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
20
Enrolled:
20
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
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