COMP 447 - Societal Issues in Computing

Description

Hours:Three hours lecture in the lab per week Prerequisite: Junior standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4) Description: 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. Students must earn a C- or better to fulfill the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/21/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
ARR Online 5/28/2024 - 7/1/2024 Brian Thoms

Status: Open
Class Number: 1108
Session: Regular Academic Session A
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 5/28/2024 - 7/1/2024
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 18
Available Seats: 6
Wait List Capacity: 5
Wait List Total: 0

Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • On Line
  • Asynchronous online
  • Community Engagement Mission Pillar
  • GWAR
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches Mission Pillar
  • Upper Div - D Social Sciences

Notes

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)