School of Information Studies
IST 735 - Copyright for Information Professionals 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Geared for library and information professionals, this course provides a firm foundation in the fundamental rules of American copyright law, and equips them with the tools to make informed decisions about copyright issues.
IST 736 - Text Mining 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduces concepts and methods for knowledge discovery from large amount of text data, and the application of text mining techniques for business intelligence, digital humanities, and social behavior analysis.
IST 745 - Project Portfolio and Program Management 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Focus on the knowledge areas of IT project portfolio and program management. Emphasis on skills/techniques required to successfull manage complex, multi-project scenarios, including incremental activities involved in a multi-project IT environment.
PREREQ: IST 645
IST 747 - Complex issues in IT Project Management 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IST 447
Complex issues that confront IT project managers. Case studies to explore problems, solutions and best practices. Application of key concepts to diverse industry settings. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: IST 445 OR IST 645
IST 753 - Telecommunications and Enterprise Network Management III 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Techniques used to design, manage and secure enterprise telecommunication systems and networks. Topics include convergence, cloud, WAN, broadband, wireless, MPLs, VPN, VoIP, QoS and applications.
PREREQ: IST 653 AND IST 656
IST 754 - Final Project in Telecommunications Systems 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Capstone and exit requirement for the M.S. in telecommunications and network management. Applies technological and business knowledge to analysis of a specific telecommunication system or networking application. Cost-benefit comparisons of competing technologies or alternative configurations.
PREREQ: IST 601 AND IST 614 AND IST 618 AND IST 653 AND IST 656
IST 755 - Strategic Management of Information Resources 3 credit(s) Every semester
Seminar. Integration of previous learning on the various components of management, user needs, and technologies. In-depth review and use of case studies on a range of critical information resources management areas.
PREREQ: IST 614
IST 759 - Planning and Designing Digital Library Services 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Hands-on clinical experience planning and designing digital library services.
PREREQ: IST 676 AND IST 677
IST 769 - Advanced Database Administration Concepts and Database Management 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
In-depth analysis of databases and database management system architecture, building complex database objects, database applications using forms and reports, data warehouses, establishing and implementing database security, and tuning databases for optimum performance.
PREREQ: IST 659
IST 770 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods 1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Research methods used in information studies. May include designs for survey, experimental or historical research; data collection. Statistical methods, content analysis, computer simulation, model simulation, and model building.
Repeatable
IST 775 - Information Industry Strategies 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Issues in converging information industry sectors such as hardware, software, telecommunications, information services, and content.
IST 776 - Research Methods in Information Science and Technology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Philosophies, approaches, and practices of research in information transfer. Statistics as a tool and as a framework for understanding the research process.
IST 777 - Statistical Methods in Information Science and Technology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Classical statistical procedures used in information transfer research. Emphasis on underlying rationale for each procedure and on criteria for selecting procedures in a given research situation.
PREREQ: IST 776
IST 778 - Elicitation and Analytical Techniques for Information Science 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Techniques for data elicitation and analysis for research in information science and technology. Includes intellectual history, assumptions, procedures, and practical experience with a range of techniques, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
IST 790 - Advanced Topics in Information Organization 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
May include the organization of bibliographic information in libraries, information centers, and retrieval systems; vocabulary control in information retrieval systems, classification theory; problems in the organization of media.
IST 800 - Information Studies Seminar 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Selected areas within the information field, emphasizing related disciplines and their relationships to the diagnosis of information needs and the collection, storage, management, regulation and dissemination of information.
Repeatable
IST 810 - Practicum in Research 2 credit(s) Every semester
Practical experience in the research process. Students write proposals, discuss ongoing research, prepare critiques of research designs, and engage in all aspects of the research process.
Repeatable
IST 820 - Seminar in Research Methods 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Principles and applications of appropriate research techniques, including probability and statistics, sampling theory, operations research models, survey techniques, interviewing, observation, and experimental design. Problem formulation, proposal writing, preparation and presentation of final report.
IST 830 - Seminar in Information Systems 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Theory and practice in the analysis, design, management, and evaluation of existing and hypothetical information systems, including computerized storage and retrieval systems, libraries, management systems, and networks.
IST 840 - Practicum in Teaching 1-2 credit(s)
Practical experience in the teaching process. Students write syllabi, classroom assignments, or presentations; discuss ongoing teaching assignments; prepare critiques of classes; and engage in all aspects of the teaching process.
Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
IST 880 - Intensive Seminar 1 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Residential seminar for Doctorate of Professional Studies distance students. Skill building and mentoring for doctoral coursework and dissertation preparation. Portfolio evaluation of work accumulated during the semester.
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
IST 971 - Internship in Information Studies 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Fully supervised internship experience. Prereq: IST master’s students only. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
IST 972 - School Media Practicum 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Fully supervised and evaluated school-based library experience at the elementary and secondary levels. Includes online seminar. Must meet GPA/program requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor.
Repeatable
IST 997 - Thesis 1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
IST 999 - Dissertation 1-15 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Repeatable
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