COMM 277
Algorithms and Society
Communication · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
With ever-expanding prevalence of digital technology, imagining a counterfactual world without it grows increasingly complex. Examination of how algorithms shape society, impact democracy, and propagate bias.
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Requisites
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Preparation: background in statistical inference and basic proficiency in Python programming.
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