Capstone independent study project placing each student in a commercial, academic or government setting where he or she identifies a major cyber security problem, and explores and evaluates a solution that addresses it with realistic assumptions about the organizational context. The chose problem must be approved by course instructor. Cross-listed with ECE and CS 6727.

An introduction to the field of public policy, including an overview of the scope of the field and examples of public policy analysis.

Topics of interest not covered in the regular offerings.

Apart from the theoretical understanding of political science, it is important students gain a hands-on understanding how the political process of state and local government operates in the United States.    The structure of POL2101 is based on problem-based learning principles on the foundation that Georgia Tech students are among the best in the world at solving problems.   Therefore, the class empowers students to use those skills and talents to come up with solutions to solve state or local policy problems facing society today, as well as how to implement those solutions through state and local government political processes.  

Exploration of the boundaries between science, religion, and social values, examining science and technology in a broader social context. Examines claims that science is isolated from social problems and values. Credit not allowed for both PHIL 3127 and PST 3127.

Special topics course for only GT mock trial team members 

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to privacy, a topic of great interest in the technology, policy, ethics, law, and business realms. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of PUB 6726, MGT 6726 or CS 6726.

Information security vulnerabilities and risks; legal, cost, privacy and technology constraints; derivation of strategies; technical and procedural means of achieving desired ends. Credit not awarded for both PUBP 6725 and PUBP 4725/CS/MGT 4725/6725.

The science and craft of professional problem-solving, analysis, and advice. Economic and political approaches and techniques for analysis of costs, benefits, and risks.

Thesis course for doctoral students.