Course Info

IS 511: Social Issues of Computing

This course aims to provide a broad survey of the individual, organizational, and cultural impacts of computers and to stimulate reflection upon the social and ethical issues provoked by current and projected uses of computers. Some topics include an in-depth look at computers as they relate to workplaces, communities, public policy, legal issues, education, privacy, and moral values. PREREQUISTE(S): NONE.

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 25132
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01514 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Janine Spears | View syllabus

Summer 10 week 2021-2022

  • Section: 201
  • Class number: 42286
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: John Fisher | View syllabus

Summer 10 week 2020-2021