ECS 3361 - Social Issues and Ethics in Computer Science and Engineering

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The University of Texas at Dallas

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Description:

This course exposes students to major theoretical approaches and modes of thinking in the social sciences while exploring a range of important issues in computing and engineering, and the interrelationship between technology and important elements of social systems. Areas of exploration include the interface between technology, culture, economy, gender, politics, and religion. Issues of professional ethics, computer crime, privacy, intellectual property, the balance between scientific advances and the acceptability of risk, globalization and the relevance of constitutional issues are all explored by drawing upon empirical research and important research methodologies in the social sciences. (Same as SOCS 3361) (3-0) Y

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utdallas.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 883-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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