{"ModuleCode":"IS1103FC","ModuleTitle":"Computing and Society","Department":"Information Systems","ModuleDescription":"Students will explore the interactions and impacts of computing & information technologies on social systems. They will examine how technological paradigms transform industries, organizations and individuals, and vice versa; how policies and social norms are developed as they relate to technology use; and investigate the emerging controversies surrounding the regulation of technology in society. Emphasis is placed on establishing an in-depth understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of computing professionals, and developing an ability to analyze the impact of computing technologies on a local and global scale. Historical and contemporary studies, cases and examples will be used extensively.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-2-3","Preclusion":"CS1105 Computing and Society IS1103 Computing and Society","Timetable":[{"ClassNo":"IB1","LessonType":"Sectional Teaching","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Thursday","StartTime":"0900","EndTime":"1200","Venue":"COM1-B103"},{"ClassNo":"IB2","LessonType":"Sectional Teaching","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Thursday","StartTime":"0900","EndTime":"1200","Venue":"COM1-B103"}],"LecturePeriods":["Thursday Morning"]}