CS 195. Social Implications of Computer Technology
Catalog Description: Topics include electronic community; the changing nature of work; technological risks; the information economy; intellectual property; privacy; artificial intelligence and the sense of self; pornography and censorship; professional ethics. Students will lead discussions on additional topics.
Units: 1
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Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for 195 after taking C195/Interdisciplinary Field Study C155 or H195.
Formats:
Fall: 1.5 hours of lecture per week
Spring: 1.5 hours of lecture per week
Grading Basis: passFail
Final Exam Status: No final exam
Class Schedule (Spring 2025):
CS 195/H195 – Tu 11:00-12:29, Dwinelle 145 –
Joshua A Hug
Class Notes
* Time conflicts NOT allowed for this class.
* Lecture will NOT be recorded. Attendance is expected.
Class Schedule (Fall 2025):
CS 195/H195 – Th 15:30-16:59, Physics Building 1 –
Class Notes
* NO time conflicts are allowed.
* Lecture will NOT be recorded for playback later. Attendance is expected.
* No final exam for this class.
* For students interested in more in-depth exploration, please sign up for the 3-unit course COMPSCI H195, which shares the same lecture time but has an additional weekly discussion.
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