SW 315 - Ethcl/ Soc Issues: Computng

Institution:

DePaul University

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The increased use of computers for work, education, and leisure in our society brings with it a wide range of complex ethical and social questions. How public should our online information be How should our copyright laws apply to computer programs and software Should we treat the unauthorized access to a computer as an innocent prank, even a warning to increase security or as a form of criminal trespassing To what extent should our freedoms apply to electronic media We will address these questions through readings and case studies that will be discussed and transferred via the Internet. This on-line course is open to all students at all campuses, as there are no required course meetings. You will be asked to take a stand and present an argument for your position. Pre-'99 Competencies: AL-G; AL-P, HC-D, PW-B, PW-Q. BA'99 Competencies: A-4, A-3-C, H-2-G, S-3-A, S-3-F. Faculty: David Levin

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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