CYBV482
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CYBV482 - Computational Propaganda
Course Description
CYBV 482 will provide students with a comprehensive overview of how automated bot operations are used by bad actors to conduct malicious amplification of topics, spread disinformation, attempt to manipulate elections through \"opinion machines\", and create false narratives and headlines around the globe. Students will design and experiment with social media bots within the CyberApolis environment for the purpose of understanding their operation and behavioral characteristics. Students will evaluate and attempt to improve on the effectiveness of bot detection, bot classification and explore the challenges of mapping propaganda campaigns.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
018581
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Online Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered