Spring 2024
DATA C104 001 - LEC 001
Formerly History C184D/Science and Technology Studies C104D
Human Contexts and Ethics of Data - DATA/History/STS
Massimo Mazzotti, Ari S Edmundson, Cathryn Carson
Class #:20865
Units:4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
15
Enrolled: 660
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 675
Waitlist Max: 0
Open Reserved Seats:0
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials, 9 to 7.5 hours of outside work hours, and 0 to 1.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 8TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle 155
Dwinelle 145
Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160
Other classes by Massimo Mazzotti
Other classes by Ari S Edmundson
Other classes by Cathryn Carson
Course Catalog Description
This course teaches you to use the tools of applied historical thinking and Science, Technology, and Society (STS) to recognize, analyze, and shape the human contexts and ethics of data. It addresses key topics such as doing ethical data science amid shifting definitions of human subjects, consent, and privacy; the changing relationship between data, democracy, and law; the role of data analytics in how corporations and governments provide public goods such as health and security to citizens; sensors, machine learning and artificial intelligence and changing landscapes of labor, industry, and city life. It prepares you to engage as a knowledgeable and responsible citizen and professional in the varied arenas of our datafied world.
Class Notes
As of 2/1/24, enrollment in Data C104 is closed. No new requests to add will be considered.
*Time conflicts and exam conflicts are not allowed.
*Course will record lectures that will be viewable at a later time for the duration of the term, but lecture attendance counts as .. show more
*Time conflicts and exam conflicts are not allowed.
*Course will record lectures that will be viewable at a later time for the duration of the term, but lecture attendance counts as .. show more
As of 2/1/24, enrollment in Data C104 is closed. No new requests to add will be considered.
*Time conflicts and exam conflicts are not allowed.
*Course will record lectures that will be viewable at a later time for the duration of the term, but lecture attendance counts as part of the grade. show less
*Time conflicts and exam conflicts are not allowed.
*Course will record lectures that will be viewable at a later time for the duration of the term, but lecture attendance counts as part of the grade. show less
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for DATA C104\HISTORY C184D\STS C104D after completing DATA 104. A deficient grade in DATA C104\HISTORY C184D\STS C104D may be removed by taking DATA 104.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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