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2017-2018 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CIS 381 - Social&Ethcl Aspect Comp

Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-Requisite: Sophomore Standing
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.
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