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Ethics, Public Policy, and Technological Change

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Ethics, Public Policy, and Technological Change (4047): Examination of recent developments in computing technology and platforms through the lenses of philosophy, public policy, social science, and engineering. Course is organized around four main units: algorithmic decision-making and bias; data privacy and civil liberties; the power of private computing platforms; and the impact of generative AI. Each unit considers the promise, perils, rights, and responsibilities at play in technological developments. Prerequisite: CS106A. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments, and coding assignments. Cross-listed with Communication (COMM 180), Computer Science (CS 182), Ethics in Society (ETHICSOC 182), Philosophy (PHIL 82), Political Science (POLISCI 182), Public Policy (PUBLPOL 182).

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Ethics, Public Policy, and Technological Change | LAW 4047 Section 01 Class #33393

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
  • Course Category:
    • Intellectual Property & Technology
    • Law and Humanities
    • Law and Social Sciences

Notes: Cross-listed with (COMM 180), Computer Science (CS 182), Ethics in Society (ETHICSOC 182), Philosophy (PHIL 82), Political Science (POLISCI 182), Public Policy (PUBLPOL 182). Meets outside the Law School, Bishop Auditorium.

  • 2024-2025 Winter ( )
  • Mon, Wed, Fri
  • Room: Bishop Auditorium

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