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ECS 088

— Ethics of Technology

(4 units)

Foundations of normative ethics for technology, its relationships to moral philosophy and to the law. Technologies and their impacts on the environment and society. Justice, meritocracy, and computer science and engineering. Ethical issues with AI and machine learning.

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Course Description: Foundations of normative ethics for technology, its relationships to moral philosophy and to the law. Technologies and their impacts on the environment and society. Justice, meritocracy, and computer science and engineering. Ethical issues with AI and machine learning. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s); Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Computer Science and Computer Science Engineering majors only. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken ECS 188 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s); Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Computer Science and Computer Science Engineering majors only. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken ECS 188 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS).

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