CS 476 - Social Informatics for Computer Science

Description:
This course provides a survey of the critical issues related to computer and/or information systems design, development, implementation, use and management. It focuses on the critical analysis of social, cultural, philosophical, ethical, legal, public policy, and economic issues relating to computer and information systems and how these interactions shape workplace decisions and use of those systems.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: CS 301.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define key terms from the discipline of social informatics
Discuss critical social informatics theories
Apply social informatics theory to solve problems.
Distinguish social informatics theory from other theoretical frameworks associated with lCTs.
Design a plan that facilitates the successful implementation of an ICT in a specific setting.
Justify a plan that facilitates the successful implementation of an ICT in a specific setting.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/16/15