COMM 277Algorithms 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.
S/U or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Preparation: background in statistical inference and basic proficiency in Python programming.
BruinTree reads · Preparation
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Requires
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Unlocks
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