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Computer Science (COMP) 650

Social Computing (Revision 1)

Status:

Open

Delivery mode:

Credits:

3

Area of study:

Information Systems

Prerequisites:

To gain the full benefit, it would be desirable (but not essential) to have a background in web-based programming, especially in JavaScript. Everyone taking this course must be technically adept and conversant with standard Internet tools, particularly web browsing and email. Knowledge of HTML would be very beneficial. The course also requires well-developed communication skills and the ability to critically explore complex social, ethical and legal issues.

Precluded:

None

Notes:

This is a graduate level course and students need to apply and be approved to one of the graduate programs or as a non-program School of Computing and Information Systems graduate student in order to take this course.  Minimum admission requirements must be met.  Undergraduate students who do not meet admission requirements will not normally be permitted to take this course.

Instructor:

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.

Opened in Revision 1, February 17, 2011

Updated August 9, 2023