Progress? An Introduction to Technology and Public Policy

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the intersection of technology and public policy and how they are inextricably linked. You will examine the impact of tech on society, ethical considerations surrounding technology. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the intersection of tech and public policy and how you can use this knowledge to make a positive impact in the world. Technologies discussed during this course include AI and machine learning, cybersecurity and privacy, renewable energy and geoengineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering, robotics and automation, virtual/augmented reality and spatial computing, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, 5G networks and wireless communication, and quantum computing.