Bachelor's Concentrations
Although not required, an area of concentration is strongly recommended for Information Studies majors. The following lists suggest six concentration areas for undergraduate students, and indicate a recommended sequencing of the courses within the concentration. Suggested courses from other departments are not required and may have prerequisites, and may require permission of the departments offering the courses. The School of Information Studies will accept only one course from another department as a substitute for an Information Studies elective course. As a recommendation, it may be adapted according to an individual student's needs or interests.
Web Development
Network Management
Information Systems
Management of Information Services
Social Informatics
Information and Communication Technologies
Web Development
LIS 4301 Electronic Media Production »Introduces the understandings, skills, and techniques needed for the production and utilization of various types of electronic graphic resources, with particular emphasis on visual literacy, the evaluation of graphic resources, design standards, and the visual representation of information.
LIS 4365 Advanced Web Applications »
Examines theory, concepts and techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating World Wide Web applications to meet specific information needs. Students engage in design projects applying theoretical constructs to the provision of Web-based information resources using advanced authoring techniques.
LIS 4366 Website Development & Administration »
Issues and techniques related to the planning, production, and management of large World Wide Web sites, including information organization and design, hardware and software, and cutting-edge development tools. Special emphasis paid to information provision, and the role of Web developers as providers and managers of information resources.
LIS 4277 Usability & Usefulness of Information Systems »
Introduces the concepts of cognitive and human information processing, their application to information systems design, and assessment of the usability and usefulness of information systems.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in web development:
- ART 2230 Introduction to Graphics Design
- COM 4330 Communication and the Internet
- COM 3332 New Communication Technologies & Contemporary Society
- ADV 3000 Principles of Advertising
- ADV 3001 Creative Strategy I
- PAD 5935 Web Development
Network Management
LIS 4481 Managing Information Resources & Services »An introduction to management science and administrative issues as applied to information resources management (IRM), information centers, and information services, with an emphasis on management functions, concepts, and principles; IRM definitions and issues; IRM implementation and strategies; life-cycle management; and career opportunities.
LIS 4482 Managing Networks & Telecommunications »
The fundamentals of networking and telecommunications as a means of providing information services to users. From LANs to the Information Superhighway, it includes an introduction to voice, data, and video telecommunications concepts, technical requirements, and application issues, to include techniques and management of communication systems.
LIS 4488 Network Administration for the Information Professional »
Provides the necessary information and skills to perform competently in the role of network administrator or network system manager in a library and/or information center environment. Introduces students to the design, operation, and management of networked systems from local area networks to the Internet. Includes communications concepts and technical and application issues with a focus on managing a network.
LIS 4277 Usability & Usefulness of Information Systems »
Introduces the concepts of cognitive and human information processing, their application to information systems design, and assessment of the usability and usefulness of information systems.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in network management:
- SPC 4445 Group Dynamics and Leadership
- CDA 3120 Digital Networks
Information Systems
LIS 4264 Systems Approach in the Information Environment »An introduction to the systems approach for problem solving in an information seeker's environment. Theories and concepts of information science are integrated with a variety of practical tools for the structured design and analysis of information systems.
LIS 4701 Information Representation »
Principles and techniques of organizing and representing information, including encoding standards, Metadata, verbal subject analysis, and classification in relation to system design will be addressed. The class will also focus on visual means of representing information such as charts, diagrams, tables, etc.
LIS 4266 Theory of Information Retrieval »
The theory of information retrieval for both text and picture materials. Discussion of various retrieval, query, and knowledge representation methods beyond Boolean models including vector, probabilistic edge-detection, 2-D strings, and associative network models. Elaboration of concepts of retrieval performance, efficiency and effectiveness beyond precision and recall. Retrieval issues of user interfaces and hypertext are explored.
LIS 4277 Usability & Usefulness of Information Systems »
Introduces the concepts of cognitive and human information processing, their application to information systems design, and assessment of the usability and usefulness of information systems.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in information systems:
- COP 3502 Introduction to Computer Science
- COP 3330 Object Oriented Programming
- COP 4530 Data Structures, Algorithms and Generic Programming
- COP 4531 Algorithms Design
- COP 4710 Database Systems
Management of Information Services
LIS 4481 Managing Information Resources and Services »Provides the necessary information and skills to perform competently in the role of network administrator or network system manager in a library and/or information center environment. Introduces students to the design, operation, and management of networked systems from local area networks to the Internet. Includes communications concepts and technical and application issues with a focus on managing a network.
LIS 4642 Electronic Information Sources & Services »
The basics of online search services, Boolean logic, formulation of search strategies, and searching techniques. Online time is made available to each student in a major search service, the Internet, and CD-ROM products.
LIS 4770 Information & Image Management »
The scope and problems of the administrative management of records. Emphasis on the importance of managing and controlling records from the time of their creation until their vital disposition.
LIS 4701 Information Representation »
Principles and techniques of organizing and representing information, including encoding standards, Metadata, verbal subject analysis, and classification in relation to system design will be addressed. The class will also focus on visual means of representing information such as charts, diagrams, tables, etc.
LIS 4277 Usability & Usefulness of Information Services »
Introduces the concepts of cognitive and human information processing, their application to information systems design, and assessment of the usability and usefulness of information systems.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in management of information services:
- SPC 4445 Group Dynamics and Leadership
- SPC 3210 Contemporary Human Communication
- SPC 3425 Communication in Small Groups
- MAN 3240 Organizational Behavior
Social Informatics
LIS 4277 Usability & Usefulness of Information Systems »Introduces the concepts of cognitive and human information processing, their application to information systems design, and assessment of the usability and usefulness of information systems.
LIS 4410 Societal Implications of the Information Age »
An introduction to the evolving role of information in the Information Age. Emphasizes information services in society and contemporary information resources that fulfill society's information needs. Considers the nature of electronic sources of information as well as other information formats and sources.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in social informatics:
- ANT 3610 Language and Culture
- SOP 3004 Social Psychology
- EXP 3503 Cognitive Psychology
- SYP 3000 Social Psychology of Groups
- SYP 3400 Social Change
- PHI 3670 Ethical Theory
- SPC 4445 Group Dynamics & Leadership
Information and Communication Technologies
LIS 4301 Electronic Media Production »Introduces the understandings, skills, and techniques needed for the production and utilization of various types of electronic graphic resources, with particular emphasis on visual literacy, the evaluation of graphic resources, design standards, and the visual representation of information.
LIS 4482 Managing Networks & Telecommunications »
The fundamentals of networking and telecommunications as a means of providing information services to users. From LANs to the Information Superhighway, it includes an introduction to voice, data, and video telecommunications concepts, technical requirements, and application issues, to include techniques and management of communication systems.
LIS 4642 Electronic Information Sources »
The basics of online search services, Boolean logic, formulation of search strategies, and searching techniques. Online time is made available to each student in a major search service, the Internet, and CD-ROM products.
LIS 3021 Technical Communication for the Information Professions »
Provides students with an understanding of the technical and professional documents they will generate and use as information professionals. Focuses on strategies for communicating effectively about technical matters to a variety of audiences, different types of technical communication, audience analysis, document design, and peer editing.
Consider the following courses from other departments to add to a concentration in information and communication technologies:
- COM 3332 New Communication Technology & Contemporary Society
- COM 4121 Foundation of Organizational Communication
- COM 4470 Desktop Multimedia
- SPC 4445 Group Dynamics & Leadership
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