Data and Algorithms: Ethics and Policy (communications Intensive)

Introduction to ethical, legal, and policy issues in analytics and algorithms, focusing on moral reasoning and communication.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Baolu YuDane Leigh GogoshinVanessa Panitz +1 more

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Lectures are large, with a median of 121 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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Sophomore standing. Not open to students with credit forL I S 461.

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction121 / 12123
DIS 301Classroom Instruction20 / 200
DIS 302Classroom Instruction20 / 201
DIS 303Classroom Instruction20 / 202
DIS 304Classroom Instruction20 / 2014
DIS 305Classroom Instruction21 / 206
DIS 306Classroom Instruction20 / 200

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An introduction to ethical, legal and policy issues related to analytics, "big data" and algorithms to support decision making. Gain familiarity with major debates and controversies in a variety of contexts. Critically analyze course materials and apply moral reasoning and legal concepts to assess case studies and critique arguments made by others. Develop ability to write, present, and communicate complex concepts, evidence, and arguments related to data ethics and policy.

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  • Ethical, legal, and policy issues in analytics and big data.
  • Major debates and controversies in data ethics.

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  • Apply moral reasoning and legal concepts to case studies.
  • Write, present, and communicate complex concepts related to data ethics.

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LIS 462 · Fall 2026

Data and Algorithms: Ethics and Policy (Communications Intensive)

Recorded 2026-09-07
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