Global Learning Courses
Technology in the Global Arena
CGS 3095
Computing technologies, including the Internet, have led to an increase in opportunities for collaboration and interaction among societies around the world. The course introduces students to the legal, social, privacy, security, civil liberties, cultural integrity and ethical issues that are brought about by the globally-connected Internet and continuing increases in computing power. Through this course, one is enabled to make informed ethical decisions that account for societal differences regarding the technologies that they develop and administer.
Miami in Miami
IDH 3034 (Section I)
The “Miami in Miami” (MIM) seminar examines the historical, social, and cultural identity of Miami. The course will go beyond the four walls of a traditional university setting, and use Miami itself as its classroom. By exploring the myth and reality of Miami, this FIU Honors College seminar will formulate an understanding of the core of this vibrant and diverse city.
Could We, Should We?
IDH 3034
In our race to innovate, the implications of new technologies are often ill-conceived and can have dire ramifications. Emergent technologies can have unintended consequences frequently resulting in unexpected ethical dilemmas for consumers, businesses, organizations, governments, and society at large. Through this course, we needed to apply practical strategies for identifying and managing ethical issues at the intersection of human behavior, technology, and society.
Miami in Miami
IDH 3035 (Section II)
The “Miami in Miami” (MIM) seminar examines the historical, social, and cultural identity of Miami. This course had us walking, talking, and eating our way through the streets and history of Miami, posing questions and searching for answers. By exploring the myth and reality of Miami, this FIU Honors College seminar will formulate an understanding of the core of this vibrant and diverse city.
Digital Legacies
IDH 3035
In this class, we look at the invisible forces that control our emotions, purchases, prejudices, ideas, and exposure to the digital story that is our life. We will critically explore how the design of social media and various disruptive technologies and movements have affected our society, our economy, and our personal lives. Through this course, we learned to identify design decisions that motivate and move ourselves and others. We also created an effective digital campaign by constructing our own website, managing a social media account, and contributing to Wikipedia.