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Courses - Fall 2025
INST
Information Studies
INST408R
Special Topics in Information Science; Human-Centered Computing for Global Challenges
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
This course involves hands-on projects where students use recently developed computational techniques and systems to tackle social problems in the U.S. and worldwide. Each project should focus on at least one of the 17 global challenges listed in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We especially welcome students interested in technology and design, suchas those from iSchool's InfoDesign program andComputer Science, to join. Students should complete INST362 or a similar course before taking this one.