Computer Science Information Systems
CSIS 361 Computers And Human Issues
A study of the broad social, political, ethical, and philosophical issues raised by the existence and use of the computer. Topics can include artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, computer interface issues, computer ethics, ergonomics, and the Internet. The course is conducted in a seminar approach with discussion and analysis of articles that pertain to the previously mentioned topics. Students will become familiar with the various forms of writing used with the discipline of Computer Science (scientific technical writing, software documentation and help screens, progress reports, proposals, journal articles). Students will use presentation software, Internet publishing tools, and state of the art word processing software in comprehensive writing exercises. Hands-on experience with the Internet and related components is also an integral part of this course.