Digital Ethics

Spring 2024 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PHIL.3350 > 061

Course No: PHIL.3350-061; SIS Class Nbr: 5892; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course will examine important ethical issues and value conflicts emerging in computer science, information technology, and artificial intelligence. Through readings and class discussions students will not only have an opportunity to explore the manner in which ethical and technical problems are related, but to develop insight into areas of ethical philosophy and modes of reasoning essential to an intelligent understanding of such issues. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Social Responsibility & Ethics (SRE).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Core Codes: SRE, AH, AMST, PCST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Aaron Shepherd
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Spring: Jan 16 to Mar 31
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140 | Pay as little as $234/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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