Computer Science 508 - Ethical Consideratns/Computing

Informed by critical, cultural, social and technological theories, texts and ideas covered in this course target the intersections of computing and ethical reasoning. Students will be presented with questions to ask, possible theories to draw from, and best practices to consult in considering the ethical impacts of computing. Course materials reflect diversity in authorship, perspective, and epistemology. This course counts as an Elective for the CS and INFORM Majors.

Open to Masters and PhD Computer Science students only. UNDERGRADUATE CS AND INFORM MAJORS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED CICS 305 WITH A C OR BETTER WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SEAT IN THIS COURSE. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE ETHICS REQUIREMENT FOR HLS. THIS COURSE COUNTS AS AN ELECTIVE FOR THE CS AND INFORM MAJORS. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides