Sep 29, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
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CMPS 310 - Computers in Society

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing, including the professional code of ethics. Topics include how computer use affects society, communities, individuals, and work, at both local and global scales, in the contexts of risk, privacy, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making, taking into account legal, ethical, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles to inform development of inclusive and accessible computing solutions that address the needs of diverse user communities. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world, computing, and their diverse interplay. Oral presentation and written reports are required.

Repeatable Course: No

Prerequisite(s): CMPS 260  or equivalent or permission of the instructor

MAX number of credit hours applicable to degree: 3



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