Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

Computing systems and technologies fundamentally impact the lives of most people in the world, including how we communicate, get information, socialize, and receive healthcare. This course is the first of a three-course sequence that examines ethical issues in the design and implementation of computing systems and technologies and reflects upon the broad implication of computing on our society. It covers ethical theories, privacy, security, social media, and misinformation. This course can

• Identify and manage ethical situations in professional contexts
• Understand and apply ethical frameworks to analyze challenges
• Identify key ethical issues in internet use including privacy and security
• Describe issues related to misinformation on the internet