Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations
Explore ethical implications of computing technologies, focusing on privacy, security, and social impact.
Explore ethical implications of computing technologies, focusing on privacy, security, and social impact.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Computing, Ethics, and Society Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Apply ethical frameworks to computing challenges
Analyze privacy and security implications
Evaluate social media's societal impact
Identify and address digital misinformation
Develop ethical decision-making skills
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.9 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course examines the ethical implications of computing systems and technologies in society. Students explore ethical theories, privacy concerns, security issues, social media impacts, and misinformation challenges. The curriculum covers practical case studies, legal frameworks, and emerging technological challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making in the digital age. The course emphasizes critical thinking and practical application of ethical frameworks to real-world computing scenarios.
Course Overview and Ethical Foundations
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Internet Related Issues: Part 1
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Internet Related Issues: Part 2
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Privacy and Security
Module 4 · 8 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Leader in Computer Science and Education
Bobby Schnabel is a Professor and External Chair of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he also serves as the Faculty Director for Entrepreneurship in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He previously held the role of CEO of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) from 2015 to 2017 and was Dean of the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University from 2007 to 2015. Schnabel was part of the Computer Science faculty at CU Boulder from 1977 to 2007, during which time he served as CS department chair from 1990 to 1995, associate dean for academic affairs from 1995 to 1997, founding director of the ATLAS Institute from 1997 to 2007, and vice provost for academic and campus computing and Chief Information Officer from 1998 to 2007. He is a co-founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and remains active on its executive team. Additionally, he co-founded the AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics and Society and chairs the ACM task force on ethics in computing education.
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