3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionData from last updated 11/18/2025
Spring 2026
Spring 2026 Instructors:
This course is an introduction to the politics and policies of data science and "big data". Students will (1) gain an understanding of how public policy is made, including the role of data in policymaking; (2) learn about whether and what policies govern the use of data in various applications (such as autonomous vehicles, ownership of health care data, etc.); and (3) explore the ethical, legal, and social implications of data science and big data.
Learning Outcomes1Analyze the public policymaking process.
2Define and apply data science and public policy concepts.
3Examine and discuss the ethical, legal, and social implications of big data and data science.
4Prepare a policy brief to make recommendations about the use of social or political data.
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