101 Information Literacy. 1 cr. U.
Emphasis on techniques in information gathering for students to build expertise in exploiting information sources and services. Provides foundation for independent life-long learning experiences. Prereq: none.
110 Introduction to Information Science. 3 cr. U.
Introduces basic issues in information science, including the nature of information, information policy, knowledge organization, information services, and the relationships between information technologies and society. Prereq: none.
120 Information Technology Ethics. 3 cr. U.
Comprehensive overview of the current ethical issues in information and technology use. Prereq: none.
150 Introduction to Information Resources on the Internet. 3 cr. U.
Overview of the internet and its resources and services. Introduction to information retrieval and research skills on the internet. Prereq: none.
201 Advanced Information Sources and Services. 2 cr. U.
A study of bibliographic information sources and services in major subject areas, including an overview of technology in information retrieval. Prereq: L&I Sci 101(P) or cons instr.
210 Information Resources for Research. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to research processes necessary for effective, college-level, library research. Emphasizes analysis of research questions, development of search strategies, and critical evaluation of materials. Prereq: none.
230 (effective 09/02/2009) Organization of Knowledge. 3 cr. U.
An interdisciplinary introduction to information and knowledge organization, including principles of conceptual systems in various disciplines and their relevance and application to knowledge organization. Prereq: L&I Sci 110(C).
230 Organization of Knowledge. 3 cr. U.
An interdisciplinary introduction to information and knowledge organization, including principles of conceptual systems in various disciplines and their relevance and application to knowledge organization. Prereq: L&I Sci 110(C).
240 Information Architecture I. 3 cr. U.
Uses popular authoring tools to cover the basics of organizing information. Prereq: L&I Sci 230(C).
250 Internet Communications and Information Transfer. 3 cr. U.
Special emphasis will be upon the Internet and information communications and new communication technologies influencing information services. Prereq: L&I Sci 110(P).
297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
310 Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use. 3 cr. U.
Overview of human information needs, seeking, and processing, including human factors in the design, development and evaluation of information services. Prereq: L&I Sci 110(C).
330 Electronic Information Retrieval Systems. 3 cr. U.
Basics of using electronic information retrieval systems, emphasizing internet and commercial services, in order to obtain information. Includes weekly laboratory sessions. Prereq: L&I Sci 210(P) & 110(P).
340 Information Architecture II. 3 cr. U.
Theories, principles, and tools for planning, organizing, assessing, and evaluating information. Emphasizes the importance of user's perspective regarding information architecture. Prereq: L&I Sci 240(P).
399 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U.
Guided readings or research under faculty supervision. May be retaken to max of 6 cr. Prereq: jr st; 24 cr in IR major; cons instr.
410 Database Information Retrieval Systems. 3 cr. U.
Introduces the design and development of different types of electronic information systems, including database types, design issues, application development, and software selection and evaluation. Prereq: jr st.
425 (480) Books, Paper, and Their Preservation. 1 cr. U/G.
History, theory, and practical application of conservation solutions currently practiced by professional conservators. Prereq: jr st.
430 Multimedia Application Development. 3 cr. U.
This course covers the basic concepts of multimedia and their applications in information services, including image representation and processing and multimedia information delivery. Prereq: L&I Sci 310(P).
440 Information Architecture III. 3 cr. U.
The interactive web design server interaction. Special emphasis on database connectivity and application development on the Internet. Prereq: L&I Sci 240(P).
465 (475) Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services. 3 cr. U/G.
Introduction to legal environment surrounding development and use of information products and services, including intellectual property, and issues specific to internet and other digital mediums. Prereq: jr st.
490 Senior Capstone. 3 cr. U.
Analysis, creation, development and presentation of an information retrieval system project for an information organization. Prereq: sr st; L&I Sci 340(P) & 410(P).
491 Special Topics in Information Resources: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U.
Emphasizes new developments and research in information resources. Prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: specified for each section offered.
495 Information Internship. 3 cr. U.
Field experience of 150 hours under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Student must also complete a supervised field project. Prereq: 24 cr in the IR major; cons instr.
497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
501 Foundations of Library and Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.
Historical introduction to library and information science (LIS); outline of the role of information agencies in disemminating knowledge to users; overview of research in LIS. Prereq: jr st.
510 Introduction to Reference Services and Resources. 3 cr. U/G.
An investigation into reference services, reference interviews, and organization, including critical examination of basic reference collections for various types of libraries. Prereq: jr st.
511 (531) Organization of Information. 3 cr. U/G.
Introduction to basic concepts in the theoretical, practical, and technological aspects of information organization. Not open for cr to students with cr in L&I Sci 530. Prereq: jr st.
520 Managing Library Collections. 3 cr. U/G.
Theory and practice involved in managing information collections in all formats: selection tools, criteria, methods, collection evaluation, deaccessions. Principles of intellectual freedom are discussed. Prereq: jr st.
540 Management of Libraries and Information Services. 3 cr. U/G.
The library/information center as a service organization. Management of the library/information center: planning, budgeting, decision making, leadership styles, motivation, communication, personnel management. Prereq: jr st.
550 Introduction to Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.
An overview of information science, including: the nature of information bibliometrics, information policy, information retrieval, communications and artificial intelligence. Prereq: jr st.
571 Information Access and Retrieval. 3 cr. U/G.
An overview of the concepts and theory related to information retrieval. Prereq: jr st.
591 Introduction to Research Methods in Library and Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.
An introduction to basic research concepts, methods, and evaluation in library and information science, and applications of research in the information professions. Prereq: jr st.
603 (680) History of Books and Printing. 3 cr. U/G.
The people, ideas, and events in the history of bookmaking from ancient times to the 1890's. Prereq: jr st.
622 (640) Information Marketing. 3 cr. U/G.
Concepts and principles of marketing and strategic planning as they apply to libraries and information agencies; case studies in information brokering and repackaging. Prereq: jr st.
627 (686) Music Librarianship. 3 cr. U/G.
Examination of materials used in obtaining music information and in establishing bibliographic control. Emphasis on reference, library instruction, collection management, and organization of music collections. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 571(P); or cons instr.
632 Microcomputers for Information Resources Management: 3 cr. U/G.
Use and applications of microcomputers in various library and information management functions. Requires 1-2 hrs of weekly laboratory time. Prereq: jr st & cons instr.
633 (683) Cartographic Resources in Libraries. 3 cr. U/G.
The nature, variety, and history of cartographic resources. How these fit into the world of information and how they differ from traditional library materials. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.
642 (672) School Library Media Programs and Resources. 3 cr. U/G.
A study of the functions of the school library media center as an educational component including service, administration, collection development and utilization of materials. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P); 520(P); 571(P); or cons instr.
644 (690) School Library Practicum. 1-3 cr. U/G.
Field experience of 210 hours in elementary and secondary school library media services under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Prereq: jr st; school library media certification program students only; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 520(P), 571(P) & 642(672)(C); or cons instr.
645 (648) Library Materials for Children. 3 cr. U/G.
Introduction to print and media resources available in library collections; selection procedures, evaluation criteria, access and promotion of use of materials. Prereq: jr st.
646 (658) Library Materials for Young Adults. 3 cr. U/G.
Criteria for evaluation and selection of materials for young adults, emphasizing current resources, techniques of reading guidance and book talks. Prereq: jr st.
650 (681) An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration. 3 cr. U/G.
An introduction to the archives profession, archives administration, main uses of primary sources in academic research, and archival issues regarding the Internet and other technologies. Prereq: jr st.
655 (615) Information and Records Management: 3 cr. U/G.
Principles and practices of information and records management: organizational information needs, retention, schedules, vital records protection, micrographics, records centers and records management policy. Prereq: jr st.
656 Electronic Documents and Records Management. 3 cr. U/G.
Advanced concepts, unique challenges, and on-going issues of electronic records management, including automated systems, information lifecycle management, access, legality, media stability, migration, and long-term preservation. Counts as repeat of L&I Sci 691 w/same topic. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 655(P) or cons instr.
660 (625) Information Policy. 3 cr. U/G.
Explore various aspects of information policy including privacy, intellectual property, and intellectual freedom; covers applicable methodologies. Prereq: jr st.
661 (620) Ethics and the Information Society. 3 cr. U/G.
Ethical traditions, concepts, and principles for the information professions in the global information society; ethical implications of information technologies. Counts as a repeat of L&I Sci 691 with similar topic/title. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 110(P); 501(P) or cons instr.
670 Instructional Technologies. 3 cr. U/G.
Traditional technologies, multimedia formats, and computer-based technologies for instructional purposes. No degree cr for students with cr in L&I Sci 668 or 669. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 632.
675 Organizational Informatics. 3 cr. U/G.
Topical seminar, exploring the relationship between information technology (IT) culture, organizations and the organization of work, cultures, subcultures; sociology of IT work; enterprise systems; knowledge management; data mining and IT careers. Counts as repeat of L&I Sci 691 with same subtitle. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 240(P) & 340(P) & 410(R); or grad st.
682 (635) Digital Libraries. 3 cr. U/G.
Concepts and technologies for development of digital libraries. Topics include tools for multimedia digitization, organization of digital resources, and evaluation of digital libraries and gateways. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 110(P); 501(P); or cons instr.
691 Special Topics in Information Science: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G.
An exploration of current topics in information science. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.
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