Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Thu, 08/27/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
9000
Section:
CH
CRN
95588
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christopher
Instructor last name:
Hayter
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

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AI Ethics and Policy

Last Updated: Tue, 08/25/2026
Syllabus
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PHIL
Course number:
3101
Section:
JB3
CRN
95506
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Justin
Instructor last name:
Biddle
Catalog Description

This course explores the ethical and philosophical dimensions of artificial intelligence, and it examines policies that can, or should, govern its development and use.

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Special Topics - Aging and Technology Policy

Last Updated: Wed, 08/26/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
8813
Section:
MJC
CRN
95288
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Moon J
Instructor last name:
Choi
Catalog Description

Introduction to social gerontology and technology policy, covering foundational theories of aging; recent research on gerontechnology, AgeTech, and artificial intelligence, including social experiments and policy initiatives in South Korea and the United States; and contemporary issues at the intersection of aging and technology. Emphasis on comparative policy analysis, data science, and social justice across the life course. 

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Special Topics - Geography of Innovation

Last Updated: Mon, 08/24/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
4813
Section:
CE
CRN
95290
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christopher
Instructor last name:
Esposito
Catalog Description

Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.

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Geography of Innovation

Last Updated: Thu, 08/20/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
6741
Section:
CE
CRN
95289
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christopher
Instructor last name:
Esposito
Catalog Description
Examination of the growing discussion on the knowledge economy, learning regions, innovation capacity, and place management and what those strategies mean for regional economies.
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Stem Cell Policy Ethics

Last Updated: Wed, 08/26/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
3244
Section:
MG
CRN
95276
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Morgane
Instructor last name:
Golan
Catalog Description

Examination of current state of scientific knowledge regarding stem cells and historical development, relevant ethical issues, and policy considerations.

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Active

Special Topics - Human Dimension of Cybersecurity

Last Updated: Wed, 08/26/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
8813
Section:
OCY
CRN
95102
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jonathan
Instructor last name:
Shandler
Catalog Description

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IT/Comm/Telecom Policy

Last Updated: Wed, 05/20/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
6502
Section:
KF
CRN
58409
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Karim
Instructor last name:
Farhat
Catalog Description

Examination of the convergence of information technology, communications and telecommunication, policymaking within the executive/regulatory branches, special interest group role, and key domestic and international issues.

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Active