Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - CMPT 320 E100

Social Implications - Computerized Society (3)

Class Number: 3667

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 17, 2020
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • 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:

Reference Book

  • A Gift of Fire, Sara Baase, Pearson, 9780134615271, 5th Edition

REQUIRED READING:

  • Ethics for the Information Age
  • Michael J. Quinn
  • Pearson
  • 2016

ISBN: 9780134296548

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.