Ethics and Computer Science

Ethical concerns are frequently ignored in technical fields but as a society we are discovering their immense importance. Algorithms can have unintended affects due to hidden bias, security and privacy can be affected negatively when decisions are made for technical merit or user convenience, and social networks have resulted in issues ranging from fake news to echo chambers and more. In this course, we will explore ethical issues in computer science through a combination of programming assignments, case studies and discussions of current events.

Fall, Spring

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