CS 310 - Social Implications of Computing

(3 S.H.)

Course provides an overview of the societal and ethical issues surrounding computer technology and involves students in discussions about the social implications of this technology. Primary topics include professional ethics; privacy; intellectual property; computer and network security; computer reliability; work and wealth; and the societal impacts of computing, networking, and information storage and retrieval. Although the course is not a programming course, topics will be covered at a level that requires understanding of computer programming. The course will involve extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Prerequisites: CS 250 and ENG 111.

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