Information and Society
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Overview
Subject area
COM
Catalog Number
3040
Course Title
Information and Society
Department(s)
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