CIS 381: Social&Ethcl Aspect Comp - fall

Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and CIS 181 OR or permission by instructor 

General Education requirement: 2B - Engaged Science

Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing.