School of Information Studies

Courses

Information Studies

• IST 783 - Intelligent Process Automation

  Intelligent Process Automation
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  This course trains students to plan, design, and deliver end-to-end automation solutions using cognitive toolkit components including machine learning, AI, virtual assistants and functional RPA capabilities.
  PREREQ: IST 673
  
• IST 790 - Advanced Topics in Information Organization

  School of Information Studies
  1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  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

  School of Information Studies
  1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  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 801 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies

  School of Information Studies
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  This course defines what it means to be a scientist (Ph.D.) or practitioner/researcher (DPS), what is meant by science, and what are some of the core concepts in the broad intellectual spaces represented by faculty at this (and other) iSchool(s). As such, this overview is very directed towards concepts, perspectives, and issues that are relevant to the doing of science by researchers in iSchools.
  
• IST 810 - Practicum in Research

  School of Information Studies
  2 credit(s) Every semester

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  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

  School of Information Studies
  3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  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

  School of Information Studies
  3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  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

  School of Information Studies
  1-2 credit(s)

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  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

  School of Information Studies
  0 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  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 7 time(s)
  
• IST 971 - Information Systems Internship

  School of Information Studies
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Fully supervised internship experience for graduate students in the MSIS degree program. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor
  PREREQ: IST614 and 24 completed credits
  Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
• IST 972 - School Media Practicum

  School of Information Studies
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  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 973 - Internship in Information Studies

  School of Information Studies
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  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 974 - Internship in Applied Data Science

  School of Information Studies
  3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  Fully supervised internship experience. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor. Pre-req: IST ADS master’s students only.
  
• IST 997 - Thesis

  School of Information Studies
  1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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• IST 999 - Dissertation

  School of Information Studies
  1-15 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  Repeatable