CS 270 - Computers in Society
3 semester hours
Computer technology both affects and is affected by society in a variety of ways. Therefore, in order to more fully appreciate the use of computers, it's important to study the societal impact on and by computer technology. In this course, students will be introduced to computers and society from three perspectives: First, an historical perspective, showing how computer technology has evolved; Second, a functional perspective, showing how computers impact on various segments of society; Third, a human perspective, showing how individuals behave with respect to computers, both legally and ethically. Prerequisite: CS 144 or CS 170 or CS 250
