The official description sets scope
The Rutgers source establishes the stable academic frame for Data In Context; the section syllabus controls current details.
Rutgers catalogResearched guideSIRS history39 section records
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Data In Context
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
- credits
- 3
- Core
- None listed
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Fall 2026 sections
- 10
- Open snapshot
- 0 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
3 modules
Module 1
Course framing and vocabulary
Establish the official scope of Data In Context and the vocabulary needed to read the current section syllabus accurately.
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Basic concept overview
Methods need evidence
Use the forms of evidence and reasoning appropriate to the discipline rather than relying on title-level assumptions.
Section details can change
Verify prerequisites, materials, assessment rules, and deadlines against the active term and instructor.
Things to watch for
Treating the catalog description as the complete syllabus
Use the current section syllabus for readings, assignments, grading, and schedule.
Skipping foundational vocabulary
Define unfamiliar terms early and connect each term to a concrete course example.
Generalizing beyond the available evidence
State what the course evidence supports and where the conclusion remains limited.
Fall 2026 sections
0 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0129940 | Closed | MAHONEY | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH B5; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HH B5 | College Avenue |
| 0229941 | Closed | MAHONEY | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at CA A1; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)CA A1 | College Avenue |
| 0329942 | Closed | MAHONEY | Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at FH A4; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)FH A4 | College Avenue |
| 0429943 | Closed | MAHONEY | Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at CA A3; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)CA A3 | College Avenue |
| 0529945 | Closed | BULLINGER | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at SC 102; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)SC 102 | College Avenue |
| 0629946 | Closed | BULLINGER | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at MU 111; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)MU 111 | College Avenue |
| 0729949 | Closed | NATARAJAN, NIKI | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at MU 114; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)MU 114 | College Avenue |
| 0829951 | Closed | NATARAJAN, NIKI | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at MU 204; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)MU 204 | College Avenue |
| 0929953 | Closed | SHIM, YUNHEE | Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at HH A3; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HH A3 | College Avenue |
| 1029956 | Closed | SHIM, YUNHEE | Tuesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at FH B1; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)FH B1 | College Avenue |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.66
Course quality
4.51
Response rate
63.9%
Coverage
17 offerings · 2022–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoney, Brendan | 7 | 4.76 | 4.66 |
| Bullinger, Jonathan | 4 | 4.28 | 4.10 |
| Kim, Youngrim | 2 | 4.85 | 4.70 |
| Paris, Britt | 1 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Singh, Vivek | 1 | 4.70 | 4.60 |
| Petre, Caitlin | 1 | 4.80 | 4.40 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
0 open of 10
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
5
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
