TEC 295-01 - Special Topic: Value Sensitive Design

4 credits (Spring)

Cross-listed as: CSC 295-01. How do echnologies help or hinder the expression of human values such as accountability, fairness, privacy, and democracy? We will study the Value Sensitive Design theory and methods as applied to a variety of information technologies. We will analyze stakeholder roles and value tensions, design new technologies, and study how people experience values in technology use. For the final project, teams of students will investigate a value, technology, or use context of their choice.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing and ANT 104, CSC 105, CSC 151, PHI 242, PSY 113, SOC 111, or TEC 154.
Instructor: Davis