CS 375 - Computers and Society (4)

Impact of computers on individuals and on society. Various current uses of computers, how these have evolved, and what the future might bring. Benefits and dangers of information technology. How the Internet and computers have fundamentally changed the way we work, play, and interact with others. Consequent rise of new social and legal issues, making it essential for everyone to acquire a working understanding of the role of computers in our daily lives. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis B5 or D4.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lecture-discussions.