Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - CMPT 320 D100

Social Implications - Computerized Society (3)

Class Number: 6732

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    A CMPT course and 45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of social processes that are being automated and implications for good and evil, that may be entailed in the automation of procedures by which goods and services are allocated. Examination of what are dehumanizing and humanizing parts of systems and how systems can be designed to have a humanizing effect. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students of computing sciences to their roles as "moral philosophers". This is not an ethics course, but rather a course in the theoretical and practical aspects of the moral ramifications of computing science. Be warned that this courses is taught from the scientific perspective rather than from a liberal-arts/humanities point-of-view.

Topics

  • Introduction to Social Science and Techological Theory
  • Privacy
  • Information Warfare
  • Modeling and Social Policy
  • Reliability
  • AI

Grading

NOTES:

To be discussed the first week of classes

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

CMPT 320 Course Pack, Compiled by Steven Pearce, SFU Bookstore

REQUIRED READING:

CMPT 320 Course Pack, Compiled by Steven Pearce, SFU Bookstore

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS