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INFO 2450: Psychology of Social Computing

Course focuses on understanding online communication through principles of cognitive and social psychology and aspects of the Internet that defy traditional psychological understandings. Topics include impression formation and management, deception and trust, group dynamics, social support, "Internet addiction", online pornography, and organizational impacts of new communication technology.

Offered: Fall

Prerequisites: None

Grade Options: let only

Credit Hours: 3 credit.

Website: INFO 2450