This course explores the challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in computing and technology, through an introduction to, and analysis of, various social constructs and their impact on not only computing-related organizations, but also the technologies developed and the people affected by them. This course will also introduce you to cultural competence in the context of computing. This course is inspired by and based on the course “Race, Gender, Class and Computing” developed by Dr. Nicki Washington from Duke University.
This course will involve critical analysis through writing, discussion and project work. Students will draw on their knowledge of computing and the computing environment for parts of this analysis. Thus, the course has two prerequisites: CSE 12 or ECE 35 (to provide a solid foundation in computing and the computing environment) and basic college writing (to support critical written analysis).
Additional prerequisites that will be accepted are the following: AAS 10 or ETHN 3 or HILD 7A or LTEN 27
Equivalent prerequisite courses or experiences will be accepted by permission of the instructor.