| COURSE NUMBER: |
CMPT 470 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Perspectives in Computing Science |
| NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: |
Michael Janzen |
| CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
A senior level seminar course dealing with special topics in
computing. Particular attention will be paid to computer
applications, social impacts, ethical and legal issues,
worldview perspectives and potential future developments in
computing.
Prerequisites: Twelve credits in computing science at the 300-level and consent of instructor |
| REQUIRED TEXTS: |
- O’Neil, Cathy (2016), Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. Crown
- Schuurman, Derek C. (2013), Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology. IVP Academic
- Schut, Kevin. (2013), Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games. Brazos Press
- Crook, Christina. (2015), The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World. New Society Publishers.
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| MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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| Contribution to Seminar Discussions |
20% |
| Chapter Reports | 20% |
| Seminar Presentations | 20% |
| Activities | 20% |
| Final Essay |
20% |
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100% |
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| COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
This
course is intended to reflect back
on the discipline of computing
science using a
Christian world
view. By the end of
this course students will have been
exposed to
aspects of the course that develops the student in the following ways: - Consider the role of technology in society and individual lives
- More fully understand the interaction of technology and the Christian life
- Have a broader perspective on the discipline of computing science
- Discuss and present viewpoints on computing science and technology
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| TOPIC OUTLINE: | VII. Tentative Topics
- From books:
- • Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
- • Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology.
- • Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games.
- • The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World.
- From invited guests:
- Each
guest has been asked to give a twenty minute discussion to introduce
students to a topic, and lead a thirty minute discussion. Each guest is
asked to discuss a topic that intersects computer science or technology
and their areas of expertise. Please note that the guests and schedule
are subject to change. Guests will typically be invited on Wednesdays,
but could be moved to a Monday or Friday to accommodate the schedule of
guests.
- From student discussions: As selected by students
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