Professional and Societal Issues in Computing

Catalog description

Impact of computers, the Internet, data, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and related computer technology on society and the social forces underlying the rapid and widespread adoption of computer technology. Explores personal privacy, intellectual property, legislative and constitutional issues, changing labor force composition, and professional ethics. The goal is to equip students to critically analyze the societal implications of computing and data-driven technologies, and to consider the ethical responsibilities of technology professionals. Not a programming course. Approved for distance education. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better CS 1010 or higher.