COM 700 Social Informatics (3 credits)

Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Variable, check with department
The study of communication and information tools in cultural contexts. Social understandings of digital and technological approaches to communication and information. Topics include philosophies of computer and digital technology utilization in cultures; interpersonal and organizational computer-mediated communication; ethical and professional considerations related to computers and digital technology; and research approaches.