Prerequisites: GER (CS 100, CS 101, CS 103, CS 104, CS 113, CS 115, or BNFO 135), and any History and Humanities GER 200 level course and ENGL 101. Examines the historical evolution of computer and information systems and explores their implications in the home, business, government, medicine and education. Topics include automation and job impact, privacy, and legal and ethical issues.