GAMES 3020 - Ethics in Videogames

Institution:

University of Utah

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Description:

How do video games impact society? What special responsibilities do we have as players and consumers and how can we use ethical theories in our daily practice? In this class we will learn and discuss various ethical theories and examine the role games can play in helping us reason about ethical problems. Students will also pay and analyze games and discuss their embedded values and politics. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in WR2 Course AND ((GAMES 1010 AND GAMES 1050 AND COMP 1010 AND COMP 1020 AND Full Major Status in Games) OR (CS 1400 AND (CS 1410 OR CS 1420) AND Full Major Status in Computer Science or Software Development))

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 02/29/2024 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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