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CIS 3270

Tech, Ethics, & Society · 3 credits · Fall 2026

Requirements

Prerequisite: CIS 2200 or one course in Philosophy.

About this course

This course will survey various ethical issues that arise in the fascinating but often troubling digital landscape. We use Digital technology dominates in nearly all of our daily routines: work, school, relaxation, networking, navigation, etc. This dominance raises important ethical concerns regarding privacy, security, knowledge acquisition, democracy, criminal justice, social equality, intellectual property, personhood, and more. What?s more, our legal systems and social norms seem unable to keep pace with technological advances. This course will survey various ethical issues that arise in the fascinating but often troubling digital landscape. It The course will draw on both philosophical texts and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, law, ethics, and public policy. This course is cross-listed with PHI 3270. Students will receive credit for either PHI 3270 or CIS 3270. These courses may substitute for each other with the F-replacement policy.

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CTRA-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
B - Vert 12-145
Joshua AppelChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.8(165)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 49% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
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ETRA-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
B - Vert 10-145
Elizabeth EdenbergChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.8(52)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 36% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonOpen