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DATA C104 - Human Contexts and Ethics of Data - DATA/History/STS
Subject
DATA
Course Number
C104
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Human Contexts and Ethics of Data - DATA/History/STS
Formerly Known As
History C184D/Science and Technology Studies C104D
Course Description
This course teaches you to use the tools of applied historical thinking and Science, Technology, and Society (STS) to recognize, analyze, and shape the human contexts and ethics of data. It addresses key topics such as doing ethical data science amid shifting definitions of human subjects, consent, and privacy; the changing relationship between data, democracy, and law; the role of data analytics in how corporations and governments provide public goods such as health and security to citizens; sensors, machine learning and artificial intelligence and changing landscapes of labor, industry, and city life. It prepares you to engage as a knowledgeable and responsible citizen and professional in the varied arenas of our datafied world.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
American Cultures Requirement
No
Breadth
Historical Studies, Philosophy and Values
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for DATA C104\HISTORY C184D\STS C104D after completing DATA 104.
Credit Replacement Courses
-
Deficient Grade Removal
A deficient grade in DATA C104\HISTORY C184D\STS C104D may be removed by taking DATA 104.
Cross-Listed Course(s)
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours Max
1.5
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Outside Work Hours Max
7.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Discussion Hours Max
3
Outside Work Hours Min
16.5
Outside Work Hours Max
13.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours Min
7.5
Lecture Hours Max
7.5
Discussion Hours Max
3.5
Outside Work Hours Min
22.5
Outside Work Hours Max
19