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PY326 ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY

Law & Philosophy · 4 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PY326 ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-2
  • In effect
Scope
This course explores the ethical, social, and legal issues arising from emerging technologies, with a focus on the internet, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Students will examine how these technologies shape society, influence personal and professional life, and challenge existing ethical frameworks. Topics include data privacy, cybersecurity, algorithmic bias, the ethics of AI decision-making, the impact of automation on jobs, and the potential consequences of autonomous systems in warfare and everyday life. The course will also address legal regulations and policy debates, encouraging students to critically evaluate the balance between innovation and the responsibility to safeguard human rights and societal well-being.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
PY326 version 2025-2 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 1 18 18 10 0 8 Yes Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-8 Fall Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2027-8 Fall Exch
2028-1 Fall 1 18 18 6 14 12 Yes Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-8 Fall Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2028-8 Fall Exch
2029-1 Fall 1 18 18 7 5 11 Yes Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall

PY326 CYBER ETHICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-1
  • Archived
Scope
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

PY326 CYBER ETHICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • Archived
Scope
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

PY326 CYBER ETHICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2017-1
  • Archived
Scope
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
PY201