COS 398 - Professional Ethics and Social Impact of Computing

A study of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities of computer professionals. Assigned readings provide the basis for class discussions of such issues as social control and privacy, computer viruses, ACM code of professional conduct, hacking, limits of correctness in computer software, military influence on computer science research and education.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in COS 161 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Computer Science