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Technology Ethics and Society - CMPT 2110

Students will explore the impacts of technology and related business decisions on society and social issues. Emphasis will be placed on the use of data in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the impact and harms of data biases, and the resulting ethical dilemmas that are changing how society understands and interacts with these technologies. This course will require students to formulate moral reasoning and analytical skills by working through contemporary examples and real-life applications of technology ethics.  It is highly recommended that students have previous business experience or have taken CMPT 1011 (Introduction to Computing) prior to taking this course.

Note: Prerequisites: ENGL 2510 and CMPT 1510. Restricted to Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma, and Open Studies.

Students will explore the impacts of technology and related business decisions on society and social issues. Emphasis will be placed on the use of data in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the impact and harms of data biases, and the resulting ethical dilemmas that are changing how society understands and interacts with these technologies. This course will require students to formulate moral reasoning and analytical skills by working through contemporary examples and real-life applications of technology ethics.  It is highly recommended that students have previous business experience or have taken CMPT 1011 (Introduction to Computing) prior to taking this course.

Note: Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in ENGL 2510. Restricted to Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma, and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 25, 2026 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20092 A01 No
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 11, 2026 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 41201 A01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11217 A01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 24, 2027 Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20733 A01 No
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 25, 2026 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20093 H01 No
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 11, 2026 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 41202 H01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11218 H01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 24, 2027 Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20734 H01 No

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

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