CMSY-930 Introduction to Online Social Networks And Virtual Worlds
Students will explore the current and future impact of online Social Networks, blogs, IM, Virtual Worlds, role playing games and other Web 2.0 technology on interpersonal communication, business and society. Students will be expected to participate in online communities as part of the class. They will learn about how people participate in online communities with these technologies, their appeal, and their challenges. Familiarity with Internet browsers, basic Internet concepts and personal computers is strongly recommended in order to be successful in this course.