Sociology of Big Numbers
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Overview
Subject area
SOC
Catalog Number
3303
Course Title
Sociology of Big Numbers
Description
Focus on social and ethical dimensions of automation and big data use in different industries and social spheres. The course examines how automation shapes social relations, identities, workplaces and institutions. Special emphasis is placed on how automation may contribute to inequalities, including race/ethnicity, gender, age, ability and socio-economic status. Readings engage with diverse per-spectives and interdisciplinary approaches to these issues.
Pre- or Corequisite
034657
Requirement Designation
FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
3