COMP 447 - Societal Issues in Computing

Units: 3
Three hours lecture taught in the lab per week
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2)
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.
Graded: Letter Grade
GenEd: UDGE-4
CI Mission Category(s): Community Engagement, Interdisciplinary Approaches
Graduation Requirement(s): GWAR with C- or better