We will study current policy debates about access, ownership and use as well as the history and development of information networks and prospects for the future. We will also consider the variety of data and communication resources available on the Internet and their uses for public policy. Students will have access to the Internet and will be expected to take part in class discussions online. Each student will also have a Unix e-mail account for the class. For students who do not have access to the Internet at home or work, this class will require considerable time in the UCCS computer lab.
Class exercises, two discussion memos, and a class project.
The memos and projects will be posted electronically and presented in class. Attendance is required. 1995 Most of the other required readings are available on the Internet and linked from this syllabus. Readings not on the Internet will be available in class. If you still have trouble, please let me know.