CS285L: Social Issues and Ethics in Computing
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course explores some of the ethical and societal issues that are raised by computing. Topics include privacy, freedom of expression, intellectual property, liability, the effect of computing on social interaction, and human-computer interface issues. Students write an analytical paper on an appropriate topic and also present their findings to the class.CS 285L and IT 285L are the same course.
Current & Upcoming Offerings
2025-2026
Fall 2025 4 sections
| Section | Schedule / Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |
TuTh 12:30PM - 01:45PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
M03-0730
|
| 02 |
TuTh 04:00PM - 05:15PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
M02-0423
|
| 03 |
TuTh 05:30PM - 06:45PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
W01-0006
|
| 04 |
TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
M02-0404
|
Spring 2026 4 sections
| Section | Schedule / Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |
TuTh 04:00PM - 05:15PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
M02-0404
|
| 02 |
TuTh 12:30PM - 01:45PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
M02-0404
|
| 03 |
TuTh 05:30PM - 06:45PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
Y03-3370
|
| 04 |
TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
|
Potasznik, Amanda |
W01-0004
|
Prerequisites
- None.
Notes
This course is cross-listed with IT285L.
Intermediate course in social issues and ethics in computing covering ethics, privacy, and social impacts of computing.