Monday, Wednesday, 3:30-4:20 (first 8 weeks), 1 credit
What does Google know about you? Is this ethical? Can fingers stalk? Who has information freedom? Who knows where you are? Why do we need cookies? Who owns the bits?
Computing and the internet have transformed society with a speed and in a scale that is rare in the history of mankind. These transformations continue to change society at rapid pace. In this course we will review issues that have arisen because of this sustained transformation and discuss what challenges lie ahead. The course will focus on how computing affects everyone, how the Internet has changed how societies and individuals function, and what the implications are for the future.
The material will be taught in an 8-week session of two lectures a week. Course requirements include weekly writing assignments, active participation in class and online interaction. The course will be team-taught by faculty from Computer Science and the College of Education and will include guest lectures.