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Open Source Communities

Exploration of the Open Source world, its history, and its contribution to current topics such as social justice, information freedom, equality and the nature of democracy. Discussion of the role it has played in recent events. Investigation of the politics of the open source world and their relationship to traditional geopolitics. In addition, this course will also seriously examine the practical side of open source and its economic impact on both businesses and households in the developed and developing worlds.

Provider Information

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Contact Information

Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Prerequisites

ENG 102

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Students will 1) Understand the objectives and history of open-source as well as commercial software; 2) Understand the political, social, and economical implications of software; 3) Learn the open-source software development process and its major components; 4) Understand personal and public privacy as well as security concerns in the context of open-source software

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Legal Advice and Advocacy

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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