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PY326 COURSE DETAILS


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PY326 (Version: 2025 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PY326 CYBER ETHICS 2025 1 Law & Philosophy 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

PY326 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PY201 2016 1 1 Y
  PY251 2016 1 2 Y

PY326 (Version: 2025 2) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PY326 ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY 2025 2 Law & Philosophy 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course explores the ethical, social, and legal issues arising from emerging technologies, with a focus on the internet, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Students will examine how these technologies shape society, influence personal and professional life, and challenge existing ethical frameworks. Topics include data privacy, cybersecurity, algorithmic bias, the ethics of AI decision-making, the impact of automation on jobs, and the potential consequences of autonomous systems in warfare and everyday life. The course will also address legal regulations and policy debates, encouraging students to critically evaluate the balance between innovation and the responsibility to safeguard human rights and societal well-being.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

PY326 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PY201 2016 1 1 Y
  PY251 2016 1 2 Y

PY326 (Version 2025-2) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2026 - 1 1 18 18 15 0 3 N Hours

2027 - 1 1 18 18 4 1 14 Y Hours

2027 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2028 - 1 1 18 18 0 0 18 Y Hours

2028 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours


PY326 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PY326 CYBER ETHICS 2020 1 English and Philosophy 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

PY326 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PY201 2016 1 1 Y
  PY251 2016 1 2 Y

PY326 (Version: 2017 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PY326 CYBER ETHICS 2017 1 English and Philosophy 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This multi-disciplinary course will examine the current ethical, social and legal issues related to cyberspace, with a particular focus on: (1) the regulation or regulability of cyberspace; (2) the inherent tensions between traditional government surveillance and public safety efforts and the growing necessity for strong cyber security practices; (3) the ethical concerns surrounding government secrecy; (4) privacy and anonymization in cyberspace; and (5) cyber weapons and cyberwar.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

PY326 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PY201 2016 1 1 Y