Computer Science 590E - Ethical Consideratns/Computing

This course considers an array of ethical issues in computing. Readings, class discussions, and guest speakers will cover topics related to avenues of development in artificial intelligence, privacy, identity, inclusiveness, environmental responsibility, internet censorship, network policy, plagiarism, intellectual property and others. All examples will be drawn from current and recent events with readings from a range of sources both journalistic and academic. Course assignments will have real world applications and offer students opportunities for developing their speaking and writing skills. Class discussions will be a vibrant component of the course.

MS-CMPSCI students only SEATS HELD FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENT REGISTRATION. UNDERGRADUATE CS MAJORS WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION (COURSE DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD CS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS). STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.