Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND COMMUNICATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Department: Computer Science

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is designed for computer science master's students whose careers are increasingly shaped by changing communication norms in professional settings and by the wide-ranging ethical implications of technological development. This course will help students to develop fundamental skills in contemporary professional communication in the United States and to reflect on the ethical and social dimensions of developing professional careers in computer science. In a series of lectures, seminar-style discussions, and communication workshops throughout the course, students will reflect on and articulate responses to critical ethical and social questions in computer science, including issues related to professional integrity, cultural and computational biases, and AI and automation. At the same time, students will develop and practice crucial professional communication skills, including written, oral, and visual content Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 604 if student has credit for COMP 510/COMP 622/ENGI 510/ENGI 529/RCEL 504.