CSC 131 - Computing Practice and Perspectives

Institution:

Cornell College

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Description:

Reading, discussion, and writing on legal, ethical, and societal issues related to computing. Topics include _rst amendment issues, like _ltering of on-line content; intellectual property issues, like \_le sharing" and fair use exclusions to copyright; and fourth amendment issues including a detailed examination of the nature of our \right" to \privacy." Given these issues, classroom discussions often follow the format of group debates, both formal and informal. This course frequently carries the \Writing Requirement" designation. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on building skills in locating, evaluating, and citing electronic-based information, including Internet and library resources. The lab portion of this course is project-oriented and introduces a variety of software including web page authoring and presentation software. Labs feature group work and emphasize learning how to learn software.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornellcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 895-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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