COS-597G: Surveillance and Countermeasures (Fall 2013)

Course description. This course surveys research on surveillance technologies and technical countermeasures. Readings come mostly from the computer science research literature, with some legal and policy readings to establish context. Course work will include reading and discussion, a few short writing assignments, and a substantial student-chosen course project. The course is designed for students with a solid grounding in computer science. Students unsure of their suitability of the course should contact the instructor.

Instructor. Edward W. Felten

PUBLIC VERSION: Members of the public who want to participate are invited to join the public online quasi-course.

Meetings. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:20 pm, in Sherrerd 306.

Online forum. For general questions and discussion please use the course's Piazza group.

Grading. Class participation and writing (50%), course project (50%).

Schedule. The schedule and readings are subject to change.