Information and Society

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Overview

Subject area

COM

Catalog Number

3040

Course Title

Information and Society

Description

This course examines the nature, production, value and uses of information in historical perspective; the latest developments in information technology; the ways information is produced and disseminated and how they affect business, politics, media, science, arts and culture; the growth of the information society: and major information policy issues. This course is cross-listed with LIB 3040 and PAF 3040. Students will receive credit for COM 3040, LIB 3040, or PAF 3040. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

037250

Course Schedule