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Ethics, Public Policy, and Technological Change (COMM 180, CS 182, ETHICSOC 182, PHIL 82, POLISCI 182)

PUBLPOL
182
Instructors
Sahami, M. (PI)
Reich, R. (PI)
Kotov, S. (TA)
Chen, J. (TA)
Ludeke, D. (TA)
Kohrman, A. (TA)
Pistol, L. (TA)
Drazen, A. (TA)
Radiya-Dixit, E. (TA)
Bao, M. (TA)
Khattak, M. (TA)
Wisner, E. (TA)
Bitter, S. (TA)
Korkmaz, E. (TA)
Deasy, J. (TA)
Minsk, A. (TA)
Smith, A. (TA)
Wu, Y. (TA)
Jiang, S. (TA)
Walker, G. (TA)
Weinstein, J. (PI)
Section Number
1
Examination of recent developments in computing technology and platforms through the lenses of philosophy, public policy, social science, and engineering.  Course is organized around five main units: algorithmic decision-making and bias; data privacy and civil liberties; artificial intelligence and autonomous systems; the power of private computing platforms; and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the technology sector.  Each unit considers the promise, perils, rights, and responsibilities at play in technological developments. Prerequisite: CS106A.
Grading
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Requirements
WAY-ER
Units
5
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Course Tags
Science and Technology Policy - Electives
Academic Year
Quarter
Winter
Section Days
Monday Wednesday Friday
Start Time
1:30 PM
End Time
2:50 PM
Location
Cemex Auditorium