CS 110 - Computers in a Global Society

(3 S.H.)

This course is designed to help students become informed users to succeed in the technologically connected global society. This non-technical introductory course covers fundamental knowledge of, and proper use of, the various types of computers and computer networks. The impact and significance of the information age is explored in the context of economic, political, cultural, legal, environmental, historical, ergonomic, and psychological topics. The course emphasizes the risks to personal and organizational data and the security and privacy issues due to the extensive digitized information on networked computers. Discussion and illustrative format will be used to introduce topics such as: ethical use of computers, cyber security, privacy, civic responsibilities and cyber law, intellectual property rights and piracy. These topics will be explored to develop scientific and philosophical perspectives at local and global level. Meets GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC.

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