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SENG401 - Social and Professional Issues

Description

Introduces students to the larger societal context across Software Engineering and Computer Science. Topics include: the impact of software and hardware systems on privacy and handling of personal and proprietary information; the roles of encryption and interception of communication; trust in computers; democracy, free speech and civil discourse; intellectual property; computer crime; computers in the workplace; professional ethics and responsibilities; sustainable development and environmental stewardship; social ethics and relationships; economic exchange.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Minimum fourth-year standing.

Course offered by

Software Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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