Course Info

IS 511: Social Issues of Computing

This course aims to provide a broad survey of the individual, organizational, and cultural impacts of computers and to stimulate reflection upon the social and ethical issues provoked by current and projected uses of computers. Some topics include an in-depth look at computers as they relate to workplaces, communities, public policy, legal issues, education, privacy, and moral values. PREREQUISTE(S): NONE.

Spring 2025-2026

Section: 901
Class number: 35329
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: LEWIS 01514 at Loop Campus
Section: 910
Class number: 35330
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 801
Class number: 25132
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: LEWIS 01514 at Loop Campus
Section: 810
Class number: 25133
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async

Summer 10 week 2021-2022

Section: 201
Class number: 42286
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
Section: 210
Class number: 42311
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async