(HIST 470) History and Ethics of Computing
History of computing technology and its impact on society, culture, and the environment from a global perspective and study of ethical behavior in the world of Internet and computer technology including property protection, crime, viruses, privacy, reliability, and work environments.
| Credit hours | 3.0 lecture |
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| Prerequisites | Computer science and information technology majors: ENGL 315 |
| Offered | Fall, winter |
| Programs | History (BA), History Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze arguments and perspectives of others to understand behaviors when using information technology by individuals and groups.
- Develop information literacy skills for evaluating historical and library sources in various formats around the ethics of current and upcoming information technology.
- Analyze ethical choices in various situations including understanding the cultural and social differences.
- Communicate effectively about past computing and ethical values through written and oral presentations.
- Discover the value of kuleana (stewardship) in global citizenship through the understanding of computing history and apply those values in their own lives, careers and in giving service.