PHL-105: Technology and Values

Course Description

A study of the ways that the advance of technology relates to the development of values. The course will investigate how we evaluate and respond to technology and will examine technology's impact upon values, such as freedom, individuality, growth, work, and the political process. The course includes topics that computer science and engineering technology students need to understand, such as unique ethical problems in information technology; ethical practices to minimize computer misuse; ACM/IEEE Software Engineering Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice; the morality of software piracy; hacking and viruses; and a range of questions raised by globalization and climate change. Students will articulate problems and issues, identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas and arguments, acknowledge limitations of arguments, and make reasonable judgments. Three class hours.

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PHL-105 Sections for Fall 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

PHL-105, Section 001

CRN #11451
Technology and Values
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Blake

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28

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 103
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 103
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am

PHL-105, Section SL1

CRN #15168
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Blake

Seats Remaining

22

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A

PHL-105, Section 003

CRN #20749
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Blake

Seats Remaining

27

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 205
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 205
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am - 9:50 am

PHL-105, Section SL2

CRN #21031
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Walter Clifton

Seats Remaining

31

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A