Social Issues & Ethics in Computing
Course #: IT 285L, Class #: 1045, Section #: 01
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.
Prerequisites
Open to IT/INFTECH students only. Other students may register as follows: SS1- Partner Program students 5/4/26. Non CM students 5/11/26 SS2 - Partner Program students6/15/26. Non CM students 6/22/26
Course Details
Date / Time
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
MoTuTh 10a.m. – 1p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0046
Credits
3
Session
Summer Session 1, 6 weeks
Class Dates
6/1/2026 - 7/9/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0046
Enrolled / Capacity
12 / 30
Status
Open