INFO 390

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Special Topics

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Explores a variety of informatics topics. Topics and prerequisites vary by section; see current Class Schedule for details.

May be repeated up to 6 hours if topics vary.

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INFO 390 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
80849	Lecture-Discussion	CGB	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	428 Armory	Grisales Bohorquez, C	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Grassroots Computing Section Info: The course explores how computing cultures and futures (digital networks, data, economies, infrastructures, practices and narratives) are shaped by social movements and place-based communities around the world. We engage with grassroots practices as sites of critical imagination where alternatives to complex problems of our time emerge. It should be of interest for students looking to do information work in non-profits, community-facing institutions, international development agencies, grassroots organizations and the like, as well as for students interested in building cultural awareness. The class will be conducted as an interactive seminar, including lectures, reading discussions, hands-on exercises, and experimental practices.
80791	Lecture-Discussion	JM	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	386 Armory	Muzei, J	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Global Fin Tech Analytics: Eth Section Info: This course delves into the transformative role of data analytics and artificial intelligence in the financial sector, with a focus on ethical considerations and inclusivity. Students will explore how emerging technologies can address historical biases and reshape financial systems to be more equitable and sustainable.
80715	Lecture-Discussion	KMA	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	1038 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling	Abrams, K	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Hip-Hop, Tech, and Soc Movemts Section Info: This course will explore the history of hip-hop. It will focus on the different styles from across the United States, the technological developments, and the connections to social movements. We will explore how technology can influence a specific aspect of the music industry and culture. The course will build on students’ knowledge of Social Informatics principles, such as the reciprocal nature between societies and technology and non-neutrality.
80792	Laboratory-Discussion	MG	9:30AM -10:45AM	TR	2 Education Building	Gupta, M	Availability: Pending Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Commercial Web App Dev I Section Info: Students will learn the foundations of building commercially scalable web applications through instruction in python concepts, UI/UX principles, wizard of oz prototyping, GitHub, setting up web-development environment, Django (which is based on python), api implementation, core django concepts, implementing SQL, backend+frontend development, and basic data analysis.