INFO 4940

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INFO 4940
Special Topics in Information Science

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Study of topics not currently covered in INFO offerings, as determined by faculty and student interest.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: INFO 6940

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Human-AI Interaction Design Research

  • 18063 INFO 4940   SEM 102

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    • TR Ives Hall 109
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Yang, Q

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Today’s research on the promises and perils of AI is often held separate, speaking to different venues and fields of expertise. This course draws upon both threads of work and helps technologists -- UX designers and AI engineers -- to synthesize human-centered considerations mindfully as they develop and innovate novel human-AI interactions. Through wide-ranging readings, discussions, and hands-on exercises, this course will (i) introduce diverse research approaches to understand and shape data-driven algorithms’ impact on their users, (ii) help students practice connecting their own AI technical and interaction design choices with broader human implications. Students will be encouraged to collaborate with different fields of expertise (e.g. AI engineering, UX design, accessibility and fairness, social sciences) and to focus on subject domains of personal interest (e.g. healthcare, NLP, robotics, etc.) Prerequisite knowledge: Course participants should have taken one or more entry-level HCI courses (e.g. INFO3450) and have a basic understanding of AI/machine learning algorithms. For example, you should understand the difference between supervised and unsupervised learning; You should understand what F-score is and how machine learning model performances are typically evaluated broadly. There is no coding or math requirement for this course.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Project Management

  • 18064 INFO 4940   SEM 103

    • MW Statler Hall 198
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Cleare, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: INFO 6940

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Privacy and Security in the Data Economy

  • 18065 INFO 4940   SEM 104

  •  
    • MW Phillips Hall 407
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Cheyre Forestier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one studio. Combined with: COML 4281, ENGL 4705, INFO 6940

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Human Centered Design and Engaged Media

  • 19234 INFO 4940   SEM 105

    • W Mann Library 160
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • McKenzie, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • Topic: Human Centered Design and Engaged Media

  • 19235 INFO 4940   STU 501

    • F Mann Library 160
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • McKenzie, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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