Students examine current computer issues including the impact of computer technology on society, historical perspectives, social and economic consequences of large-scale information processing systems, legal and ethical problems in computer applications, and intellectual property. Additional topics include privacy, security, human-machine interface, and ethics. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply socially responsible, sustainable, and ethical behaviours.
Students examine current computer issues including the impact of computer technology on society, historical perspectives, social and economic consequences of large-scale information processing systems, legal and ethical problems in computer applications, and intellectual property. Additional topics include privacy, security, human-machine interface, and ethics. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply socially responsible, sustainable, and ethical behaviours.
