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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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COMP 301 001 (CRN: 21419)
COMPUTER ETHICS
Long Title: COMPUTER ETHICS
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Ferreira Flores, Rodrigo
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Computer Science
Section Max Enrollment: 72
Section Enrolled: 72
Waitlisted: 4 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:28PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Given their growing power in the twenty-first century, computer scientists have duties both to society and their own profession to wield that power wisely and responsibly. In this discussion-and reflection-oriented course students will apply fundamentals of moral philosophy and social responsibility to current issues in computer science. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 301 if student has credit for COMP 510.