Societal Issues in Computing

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Three hours lecture taught in the lab per week Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2) Surveys the role of the digital computer in modern society. Topics include: dangers of the misuse of computers, privacy, copyright, computer crime, legal and social issues, as well as the ethical and appropriate use of computers. This course has a substantial focus on writing.