Social, Professional & Ethical Issues in Computing ((3,4 Credits))

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The global use of computers, communications, information systems, and information technology continues to rise with new applications and technologies developing rapidly. As the pace of change accelerates, new opportunities, challenges, tensions, and complexities arise between what can be done and what should be done. Understanding the social, legal, and ethical issues and the frameworks available for assessing them is important for everyone but especially for those who work with these systems. This course will examine the interaction of these technologies and society and the roles and responsibilities of professionals in the field. This course will include topics such as intellectual property, privacy, security, accessibility, and reliability. Assumptions about surrounding courses: Advanced-level critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. This course was previously SMT 273404 Social/Professional Issues in IT/IS.