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Fall 2024
Nov 08, 2024
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CS 36100 - Great Issues In Computer Science
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of current and essential professional and ethical issues in computing and their impact on society. Topics specialize in the impact of computing, including algorithmic bias, motives behind design decisions, data ethics, privacy and security, and legal issues. The goal of this course is to equip students with the framework and context necessary to think critically about the impact of computing. Discussions and readings will include current events.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Computer Science

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      Indianapolis and W Lafayette
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the causes behind some contemporary ethical concerns in computing. 2. Apply critical thinking and analytical abilities to a conversation around the impact of computing on society. 3. Apply reasoning to real-world case studies to analyze the ramifications of unethical practices. 4. Appreciate the importance of diverse experiences, thoughts, and backgrounds in Computer Science, both in academia and industry. 5. Understand some legal issues, privacy impacts, social issues, and other topics as they apply to computing.


Short Title: Great Issues In Computer Sci

Course Configurations:

Configuration 1: 3.0 Credits
Schedule Type Weekly Contact Hours Instructional Credit Distribution
Lecture 3 3.0
Configuration 2: 3.0 Credits
Schedule Type Weekly Contact Hours Instructional Credit Distribution
Distance Learning 0 3.0

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