IHSS 1220 - IT and Society

Institution:

Roberts Wesleyan University

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Will IT increase prosperity For whom What role should governments play in IT development Do corporations have new responsibilities in the Information Era What about IT professionals This course explores the issues, the arguments, and working solutions. The first section examines macro indicators and trends. The second section examines the microeconomics and politics of specific arenas-the software industry, the automated work place, telemedicine, television. The last section explores opportunities for improving society, using IT. When Offered: Fall term annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as ITEC 1220. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ITEC 1220. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.Roberts.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 594-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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