Courses of Study 2021-2022 
    
    May 21, 2024  
Courses of Study 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cornell University Course Descriptions


 

INFO—Information Science

  
  • INFO 5200 - Information Policy: Applied Research and Analysis


         
    Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

    Co-meets with COMM 4201 /INFO 4200 /STS 4200 

    T. Mitrano.

    This course will address a wide range of information policy issues such as privacy, security, antitrust, intellectual property, algorithmic fairness, net neutrality, risk mitigation strategies, and other legal and policy compliance concerns in a simulated project management environment. Patterned on life cycle project management for products and services in contemporary large-scale technology companies, students will adopt specific topic areas for applied research and analysis working dynamically with other team members. Course outcomes include conducting upper-level research in specific information policy domains, experiential group dynamics, persuasive analytic presentations, fundamentals of project management in the technology sector, and insights into corporate hierarchies, organization, and functionalities.