2021-2022 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
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2021-2022 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Information Studies Courses


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Global Enterprise Technology

  • GET 500 - Selected Topics

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • GET 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • GET 634 - Effective Communication within a Global Enterprise

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Principles and practices of presentations in a global enterprise, from formal presentations to conducting meetings. Integrates theoretical foundations and practical guidance with real world experiences in communicating effectively in the workplace.
  • GET 646 - Advanced Enterprise Systems Development Lifecycle

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Challenges of large-scale project management with focus on information systems development. Exploration of issues with the typical systems development life cycle (SDLC) that are most impacted by the complexities of building information systems in, and for, large enterprises.
  • GET 662 - Enterprise Systems Strategies and Architectures

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    This course builds the basic understanding of the technical and management architecture that comprise enterprise computing environments. The course focuses on identifying and solving large complex problems by using enterprise computing technologies.
  • GET 665 - IT Strategy and Business Value

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Strategic and financial measures of global IT value including TCO, ROI, and NPV; strategic fit; IT investment risk; IT governance and IT models; measuring IT performance; IT change management.
  • GET 675 - Business of IT

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Global and geographically dispersed budget and control of IT costs; IT procurement including requirements specification, requests for proposals, evaluation criteria, and vendor selection; evaluating and managing vendor performance; developing and monitoring contracts.
  • GET 683 - Systems Modeling and Simulation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    To prepare students with fundamental knowledge in simulation and modeling so that they can communicate with decision and policy makers as well as technical IT professionals in large global organizations, in particular in the information systems department of the organizations.
  • GET 684 - Large-scale IT Projects

    School of Information Studies
    1.5 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    A project-based course that exposes students to the challenges of IT enabled innovation and organizational change in the context of a complex, large-scale enterprise. Capstone course for the CAS in Global Enterprise Technology.
  • GET 686 - Independent Technology Education

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: GET 486
    Self-Directed Learning that provides the opportunity and resources to develop specific, individualized information technology knowledge and skills. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • GET 687 - Global Tech

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: GET 487
    2 week traveling seminar to different countries in Europe, visiting globlal organizations exploring key enterprise technology topics from a global perspective. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • IST 603 - Global Financial Systems Architecture

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: IST 303
    Structures of real-world information systems in money supply chain.  Emphasis on large-scale banking organizations and their challenges in moving and processing millions of complex transactions worldwide. Additional work for graduate students. 
  • IST 660 - Global Information Technology Abroad

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: IST 360
    Explore the roles that information and digital technologies play in different national and geographic contexts.  Learn how organizations in various countries use information technology for strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Additional work for graduates.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum

Information Technology, Design and Startup

  • IDS 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • IDS 660 - Entrepreneurial Immersion Experience

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: IDS 460
    Entrepreneurial immersions are programs where students study technology and interact with innovative firms/alumni to understand the cultural context and application of best practices. Additional work for graduate students. Additional fees may apply.
  • IDS 690 - Independent Study

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s)
    Repeatable

Information Studies

  • IST 500 - Selected Topics

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • IST 503 - Proposal Writing for the Information Field

    School of Information Studies
    1 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Researching and developing grant and contract proposals. Proposal evaluation process and key tools for finding grants and requests for proposals in the information sciences. Emphasis on preparing successful proposal packets.
  • IST 511 - Introduction to the Library and Information Profession

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Key components of the field and its relationship to other fields and professions. General structure, issues and problems, research, and literature.
  • IST 523 - Graphic Design for the Web

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Learn basic and advanced website design principles utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Flash, with emphasis on typography, color theory and layout. Understand and practice Flash Actionscript basics to create animation and dynamic web applications.
  • IST 556 - Mobile Network Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Devices, networks, and applications of emerging mobile communication technologies. Includes mobile devices, wireless applications, mobility in the enterprise, and service provider strategies and positioning. Includes technical presentations and extensive discussion and analysis of industry trends.
  • IST 558 - Technologies in Web Content Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Concepts and techniques in web content representation, organization, presentation, development, and management with the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), including basic XML syntax, vocabulary specification, data modeling, transformation, and Document Object Model (DOM).
  • IST 564 - Accessible Library & Information Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Includes strategies for planning library programs and services that are inclusive of the information needs of PK-12th grade students with disabilities.
  • IST 585 - Knowledge Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Information systems behaviors that enable organizations to systematically identify, acquire, store, analyze, distribute, and reuse information and knowledge from all sources (internal and external, explicit and tacit) in order to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness.
  • IST 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • IST 602 - Digital Forensics

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Examination of information technology to establish probative information. Fundamentals of the forensic process, evidence handling and quality assurance as these apply to digital forensics.
  • IST 604 - Cataloging of Information Resources

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Cataloging rules, standards, and metadata schemes; bibliographic utilities; formats of print and non-print materials; cataloging software; management issues.
    PREREQ: IST 616 
  • IST 605 - Reference and Information Literacy Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The discovery and use of print and electronic resources and delivery of services in libraries to meet information needs of varied patron communities in a broad range of contexts.
  • IST 606 - Legal Information Resources and Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Legal research methods/materials and management of legal information resources. Includes federal, state, private, and international legal resources.
  • IST 608 - Blockchain Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Students complete distributed ledger labs before developing, implementing, and ‘demo or die’ sharktanking their own new blockchain project. Blockchain concepts such as decentralization, smart contracts, trust and consensus governance are discussed.
  • IST 609 - Biomedical Information Services and Sources

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Development of medical libraries and information services. Bibliography of medicine and the allied health field. Development of computerized databases. Hands-on searching experience.
  • IST 611 - Information Technologies in Educational Organizations

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Information and communications technologies, ethical issues, knowledge management tools, collaborative learning technologies, education databases, etc. On-site project field work constitutes a major portion of course requirements.
  • IST 612 - Youth Services in Libraries and Information Centers

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theories, practices, media, literature and emerging trends of youth services from preschool to high school are explored. A broad range of competencies necessary to work with youth in a variety of library settings are presented.
  • IST 613 - Library Planning, Marketing, and Assessment

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    User-focused planning, marketing, and assessment of activities that support core functions of libraries, such as collection development, systems, and public services.
    PREREQ: IST 605
  • IST 614 - Management Principles for Information Professionals

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Basic ideas, concepts and perspectives of management as they apply to the information professions. Students learn to understand and apply basic principles of organization theory and behavior and managerial techniques needed to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • IST 615 - Cloud Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cloud services creation and management. Practical experience in using, creating and managing digital services across data centers and hybrid clouds. Strategic choices for cloud digital service solutions across open data centers and software defined networks.
  • IST 616 - Information Resources: Organization and Access

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to theories, tools, and standards for information organization and access, including cataloging rules and formats, content analysis, indexing, classification, and fundamentals of information retrieval systems.
  • IST 617 - Motivational Aspects of Information Use

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theories of motivation and behavior affecting information use in learning, workplace, and virtual environments. Emphasis on applying motivational theories and models to management practices in information organizations and to the design of information resources and presentations.
  • IST 618 - Information Policy

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Public policy issues that affect the information, library, and telecommunication sectors. These include privacy and security, intellectual property, freedom of expression, communications access, and public sector information. Application of economic, legal, and political science concepts to policy analysis.
  • IST 619 - Economics of Digital Transformation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Application of economic principles to the information industries, online marketplaces, and information management. Discussion of how advances in digital technology transform society. Topics include revenue, cost, industrial organization, market power, public goods, and optimal decision-making.
  • IST 620 - Advanced Topics in Information Innovation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Critical and emerging issues in information innovation. The course presents durable concepts of innovation around a specific innovation in the information field. The innovation is used as context for readings and project.
  • IST 621 - Information Management and Technology

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Information and technology management overview with a focus on digital transformation. How information and technology managers create organizational, technological, and personal capabilities to succeed in a rapidly changing digital world.
  • IST 622 - Introduction to Preservation of Cultural Heritage

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to field of preservation of cultural heritage, including institutions, contexts and methodologies, concepts of place and culture, objects and resources for study; emphasis also on role of digital applications. Requires research project and presentation.
  • IST 623 - Introduction to Information Security

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Basic concepts and technologies of information security. Students who successfully complete this course will have a comprehensive overview of information security with some hands-on experience.
  • IST 624 - Preservation of Library and Archival Collections

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to preserving library and archival collections, including paper, audio-visual, and digital objects.
  • IST 625 - Enterprise Risk Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A multidisciplinary perspective of risk assessment, modeling, and management. Topics include: concepts of personal accountability versus governance and policy; how organizations define and measure risk and loss; and plan for contingencies.
  • IST 627 - What’s the Big Idea: Technology Innovation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Innovation in information technology. Learn how to develop, grow and vet ideas and build teams ready to create a product, serve or business. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • IST 628 - Organization/Management of Archival Collections

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to archival collections including theories and practices associated with archival work, the contexts of archival materials, the digital world, and the archival profession. Requires a collections project.
  • IST 631 - Theory of Classification and Subject Representation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Classification is a fundamental human activity as is forming an abstract representation of verbal information. Theoretical basis of classification and subject representation, attempts to automate these activities.
  • IST 632 - Management and Organization of Special Collections

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Principles, methods, and techniques of management, development and organization of special collections such as rare books, archives, or pictorial materials, including issues such as bibliographic services and preservation.
  • IST 634 - Security in Networked Environments

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Security technologies and management in networked/Internet environments with hands-on skills and research opportunities. This course provides students with the concepts, threats, and key components of network security with technologies and effective management.
    PREREQ: IST 623
  • IST 635 - Collection Development and Access

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Advanced investigation of collection building, acquisition, and maintenance in libraries and information centers; user and collection analysis; collection development policies and guidelines, budgeting and licensing; evaluation and usage statistics; consortial collaboration; preservation; and ethical issues.
  • IST 636 - Leading Issues in Information Security

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is intended to cover today’s leading issues and challenges in information security, considering social, ethical, management, and global perspectives that are related to current technology trends.
    PREREQ: IST 623 OR IST 323 with a minimum grade of B or higher
  • IST 637 - Digital Information Retrieval Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Overview of multiple types of digital searching tools such as commercial bibliographic databases, web search tools, and specialty search tools. Focus on selection, understanding, and use of search tools, funding, and evaluation of tools and results.
    PREREQ: IST 605 
  • IST 638 - Indexing and Abstracting Systems and Services

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Skills of abstracting and indexing, with analysis of existing secondary services and varieties of index forms. Both manual and computer-based models.
  • IST 639 - Enterprise Technologies

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Coverage of management and technical architecture issues that comprise enterprise computing environments. In depth focus on identifying and solving large complex problems and using large computing systems to deploy enterprise scale solutions. Hands-on development on enterprise systems.
  • IST 641 - User-Based Design

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    System design based on users’ cognitive perceptions of their situations, their work in addressing their situations, information needs, information and source use. Contrast to technology, content, or organization focused design strategies. Based on students’ system design interests.
  • IST 643 - Enterprise Services and Virtualized Systems

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Concepts and hands-on experiences related to the design and administration of information systems and infrastructure that rely on virtualization techniques.
  • IST 644 - Managing Data Science Projects

    Managing Data Science Projects
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Increase the agility of a data science project by improving the process a team uses to execute their project. Explore data science life cycles (e.g., CRISP-DM, TDSP) and collaboration frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum). 
  • IST 645 - Managing Information Systems Projects

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: IST 345
    Project management as a professional discipline in information and communication technology. Introduction to roles, activities, methods, and tools. Critical review and application of principles. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • IST 646 - Storytelling for Information Professionals

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Storytelling from oral tradition to information age. Special application in education, library advocacy, business/enterprise, and community engagement. Experiences in various techniques including use of digital tools for story creation.
  • IST 647 - Network Virtualization

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Topics related to the application of Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization technologies in the design, operation and management of modern enterprise network infrastructures.
  • IST 648 - Enterprise Wireless Network Technologies

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: IST 448
    Technologies, standards, implementation, and management of advanced broadband wireless data systems. Includes examination of analog and digital wireless subsystems, antennas, access devices, and enterprise infrastructure components. Technical presentations, discussion of industry activities, and labs. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: IST 653 
  • IST 649 - Human Interaction with Computers

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Human performance characteristics, user/ system communication design alternatives, user behavior research methods, information system organizational impact.
  • IST 651 - Scripting for Ent Data Sys

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1 x fall or spring
    Scripting methods, languages and theory for the efficient and effective management of resources and services in enterprise data systems.
  • IST 652 - Scripting for Data Analysis

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: IST 462
    Scripting for the data analysis pipeline. Acquiring, accessing and transforming data In the forms of structured, semi- structured and unstructured data. Additional work for graduate students.
  • IST 653 - Telecommunications and Enterprise Network Management I

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A survey of telecommunications and network management issues that focuses on technological foundations, applications, and managerial issues in corporate telecommunications systems and networks.
  • IST 654 - Information Systems Analysis

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Concepts and methods of systems analysis through decomposition and modeling. Extensive practice with structured methodologies. Systems analysis and project management techniques. Introduction to automated tools and technologies. Group project to apply skills.
  • IST 655 - Enterprise IT Consultation

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: IST 455
    Course for information professionals considering challenging career of modern IT consultant. Main focus on consultation process, research and logical thinking, communications with client, and presenting to broad audiences. Additional work for graduate students.
  • IST 657 - Basics of Information Retrieval Systems

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Design, development, and evaluation of information retrieval systems/search engines. Theoretical and applied perspectives on representing, storing, and accessing electronic information. Individual and team projects provide hands-on experience.
  • IST 658 - Advanced Enterprise Network Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced computer networking concepts in planning, design and management of the infrastructure needed for supporting data intensive, cloud and virtualized environments. Previous knowledge of TCP/IP concepts is required.
  • IST 659 - Data Administration Concepts and Database Management

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Definition, development, and management of databases for information systems. Data analysis techniques, data modeling, and schema design. Query languages and search specifications. Overview of file organization for databases. Data administration concepts and skills.
  • IST 661 - Managing a School Library

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Management of school library facilities, services, programs, and people including information flow, curriculum analysis, budgeting, collection organization and management, advocacy, professional development, external resources and services, strategic planning, and staffing.
  • IST 662 - Instructional Strategies and Techniques for Information Professionals

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to information literacy models for application to instruction in information organizations. Focus on strategies and techniques for designing, presenting, and evaluating information technology training and training materials for real clients.
  • IST 663 - Instructional Leadership for School Librarians

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Methods for designing, delivering, and evaluating information and digital literacy skills instruction in schools. Exploration of appropriate interventions that support student motivation for learning 21st century skills and ways of fostering librarian-teacher collaboration.
  • IST 664 - Natural Language Processing

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CIS 668   
    Linguistic and computational aspect of natural language processing technologies. Lectures, readings, and projects in the computational techniques required to perform all levels of linguistic processing of text. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • IST 667 - Information Technology for Libraries and Information Centers

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to computerized technology and its applications in libraries and information centers; management issues of the automation processes; and new directions in the use of technology in information-based settings.
  • IST 668 - Literacy Through School Libraries

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to methods that support and reinforce classroom instruction in developmental reading and language acquisition processes and skills. Development of programs and services that foster self-expression, promote literature appreciation, and encourage information-seeking behaviors.
  • IST 671 - Foundations of Research Methods in Information Studies

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course introduces students to a variety of approaches that can be taken in research studies and the appropriate selection and application of methods, including quantitative, qualitative, critical, historical, and design-based approaches, from research formulation to communication of results.  
  • IST 672 - The Public Library as Institution

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Unique aspects of public libraries include structure, governance, funding, and community interactions.  In addition, public libraries are impacted by many societal concerns.  This class prepares students to examine and support those areas of public librarianship.
  • IST 673 - Technology and the Future of Work

    Technology and the Future of Work
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Explores economic factors that contribute to the introduction of technology, the way innovations change traditional work arrangements while facilitating other alternatives, and explores negative impacts of technology and the role of government in addressing drawbacks.
  • IST 674 - Academic Librarianship

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Survey of academic librarianship, including a variety of public services and technical services domains within the academic library.  Emphasizes the role of academic libraries in higher education and attainment of institutional mission. 
  • IST 675 - Functional Process Automation

    Functional Process Automation
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will train students to plan, design, prototype, test, deploy, monitor, document, scale, and manage applications using robotic process automation (RPA) software tools within an ethical framework of automation and future of work.
    PREREQ: IST 673
  • IST 676 - Digital Data and Services in Libraries

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces key concepts and techniques in digital data and services across humanities, social sciences, and sciences and issues in the technical, service, and social/political/legal dimensions of digital data and services.
  • IST 677 - Creating, Managing, and Preserving Digital Assets

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Issues and trends in transferring analog and paper-based collections (including manuscripts, photographs, videos, and films) into digital collections.
  • IST 678 - Communication for Information Professionals

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Enhances the listening, speaking and writing skills of Informaton Studies students with low TOEFL or IELTS scores, or through departmental recommendation. Includes information studies specific writing presentations. Cannot be counted towards degree. By permission only.
  • IST 679 - Electronic Commerce Technologies

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Overview of e-commerce technologies and applications such as EDI, XML, JAVA, middleware, firewalls, encryption, payment systems, database integration, shopping-cart applications, cookies, transaction analysis, and application service providers. Programming experience recommended.
  • IST 681 - Metadata

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces metadata modeling, data binding, vocabulary, interoperability, administration, tools, quality control, and evaluation. Examines international metadata standards, activities, and projects through case studies. Students will have hands-on experience with metadata management systems such as D-Space.
    PREREQ: IST 616  OR IST 659 
  • IST 682 - Cultural Competence for Information Professionals

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course prepares information professionals to develop cultural competencies and provide inclusive services to underrepresented populations. It relates cultural competence to meeting information needs of communities through library and information collection development, outreach, and services.
  • IST 683 - Managing Information Technology-Enabled Change

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamentals of information technology-enabled change management. Comparison with more traditional approaches that facilitate change. Estimating the magnitude of change efforts and identification of key stakeholders. Diagnosis through scoping and process models.
  • IST 684 - idea2Startup

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Students establish an actionable plan for the launch of their own business. Focus on establishing a well conceived, achievable and actionable path to market. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • IST 685 - Social Networks in Libraries

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Understanding the use of social networking in librarianship including for patron use, marketing, and in the creation of new services to meet community needs.
  • IST 686 - Social Media in the Organization

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the use and management of social media technologies, including strategies for communication, awareness of challenges, and tools and techniques for analysis of social media in contemporary organizations.
  • IST 687 - Introduction to Data Science

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces information professionals to fundamentals about data and the standards, technologies, and methods for organizing, managing, curating, preserving, and using data. Discusses broader issues relating to data management, quality control and publication of data.
  • IST 690 - Independent Study

    School of Information Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  • IST 700 - Selected Topic

    School of Information Studies
    0-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • IST 704 - Applied Information Security

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Applications of information security including hands-on experience. Students who successfully complete this course will understand how information security technology is applied to real systems.
    PREREQ: IST 623 OR IST 323 with a minimum grade of B or higher
  • IST 707 - Applied Machine Learning

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    General overview of industry standard machine learning techniques and algorithms. Focus on machine learning model building and optimization, real-world applications, and future directions in the field. Hands-on experience with modern data science packages. 
    PREREQ: IST 687, OR IST 387 with a minimum grade of B or higher
  • IST 711 - e-Government

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Explores current concepts and practices in Electronic Government at the international, national, state, and local levels. E-Government plays a central role in citizen government interaction, the provision of information and delivery of services.
  • IST 714 - Cloud Architecture

    School of Information Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced, lab-based exploration of enterprise cloud migration/adoption costs, planning and economics; cloud application/service design, network and data center resource orchestration. Topics also include cloud elastic sizing, risk management, governance, compliance and monitoring.
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