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COMP 189 — Computers and Society

How computer technologies shape social notions such as ownership, safety, and privacy. Emphasis is on computer science powering both day-to-day technologies (e.g., online social media) and those in the news (e.g., cyberwar). Discussions will investigate technology and social issues in order to understand both.

  • Rating: 4.68 out of 5 from 361 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 1.89 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science
  • Department: Computer Science