ISIS (101) - Technical and Social Analysis of Information and the Internet ** available as of 08/15/2011

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Inf Science and Inf Studies

Description:

The development of technical and social standards governing the Internet and Information Technology in General. The role of software as it relates to law, patents, intellectual property, and IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standards. Analysis of issues from a technical perspective with an emphasis on the role of software and the relationship of standards to social and ethical issues. Not open to students who have taken Computer Science 82s or 182s. Instructor: Astrachan, Forbes

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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