<p>Lecture, three hours. Introduction to critical study of information technology, software, and networks. Thematic focus on history of software, operating systems and networks, free/open source software, standards, intellectual property, and telecommunications regulation. Theoretical focus on publics and public spheres, network theories, and theories of information society. Particular attention to relationship of information technology to scientific and engineering practices and life sciences. Letter grading.</p>

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Social and Historical Study of Information, Software, and Networks

SOCGEN131

4 units