School of Information Studies
Global Enterprise Technology
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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IDS 690 - Independent Study School of Information Studies
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
Information Studies
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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
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IST 511 - Cultural Foundations of Information Studies School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Survey of the professional, social, ethical, and legal issues affecting information service professionals and organizations and prepares students to deal with these issues and work with a diverse community.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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IST 607 - Digital Humanities for Librarians, Archivists, & Cultural Heritage Workers School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to Digital Humanities (DH) in Libraries, Archives, Museums, and other cultural institutions, with a focus on how information professionals can make use of DH methods and approaches and support and sustain DH work in their communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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IST 614 - Information Technology Management and Policy School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
Basic ideas, concepts and perspectives of management and policy as they apply to the information professions. Students learn to understand and apply these principles to improve organizational effectiveness and promote digital transformation.
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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.
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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.
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IST 617 - Motivational Aspects of Information Use School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IST 626 - Information Justice & Community Engagement School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Course examines interrelation of social justice and community engagement in online and naturalistic communities. Areas of emphasis will explore how gender, race, class, and community location (On and Off-line) affect and are affected by information.
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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.
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IST 628 - Arrangement and Description of Archival Collections School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the hands-on work of acquiring, processing and preserving archival and manuscript collections. Requires a comprehensive collections project completed at the Special Collections Research Center in Bird Library.
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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.
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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.
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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
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IST 635 - Collection Development and Access School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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IST 652 - Scripting for Data Analysis School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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.
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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.
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IST 655 - Enterprise IT Consultation School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 659
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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.
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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.
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IST 687 - Introduction to Data Science School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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IST 715 - LAMS: Libraries, Archives, Museums School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A study of libraries, archives, museums, and national parks as cultural institutions; their missions and operating structures; involvement in joint ventures, both physical and electronic; panelists from and site visits to nearby venues.
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IST 717 - Library Leadership and Management School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Management of academic, public, and special libraries. Relationship between library and its parent institution; internal organization and operation; library information policies; library financing; legislation affecting libraries.
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IST 718 - Big Data Analytics School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
A broad introduction to big data analytical and processing tools for information professionals. Students will develop a portfolio of theoretical and practical resources for several real-world case studies.
PREREQ: IST 687, OR IST 387 with a minimum grade of B or higher
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IST 719 - Information Visualization School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
A broad introduction to data visualization for information professionals. Students will develop a portfolio of resources, demonstrations, recipes, and examples of various data visualization techniques.
PREREQ: IST 687, OR IST 387 with a minimum grade of B or higher
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IST 722 - Data Warehouse School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to concepts of business intelligence (BI) and the practice/techniques in building a BI solution. Focuses are on how to use data warehouses as a BI solution to make better organizational decisions.
PREREQ: IST 659 OR IST 359 with a minimum grade of B or higher
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IST 725 - Information Technology Security Architecture School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduces concepts and practices, using an organization-wide enterprise architecture as context. The purpose of an IT security architecture is to ensure proper levels of information confidentiality, integrity, and availability are provided for an organization’s information and data.
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IST 726 - Enterprise Architecture: Concepts and Practice School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Documentation and management of information technology resources from a strategy and business driven perspective. Selection and use of frameworks, implementation methodologies, tools, and on-line repositories. Integrated views developed of processes, data, systems, services, and networks.
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IST 728 - Information Security Policy School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Designed for business, law, and technology students interested in information security as it impacts the management and operations of business and government. Information security policy and best business practices.
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IST 735 - Copyright for Information Professionals School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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.
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IST 736 - Text Mining School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
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
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IST 737 - Visual Analytic Dashboards School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Analytic dashboards find valuable insights from large scale data. Students will gain knowledge of human visual reasoning, and obtain technical skills necessary to design, develop and implement analytic dashboards for business, government, or personal data.
PREREQ: IST 687
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IST 745 - Project Portfolio and Program Management School of Information Studies
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
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IST 747 - Complex issues in IT Project Management School of Information Studies
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
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IST 754 - Capstone Project in Enterprise Data Systems School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Project-based activity for which student and instructor set milestones and deliverables that cover at least three of the five program focus areas.
PREREQ: Prerequisites: 18 core credits and residency milestone
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IST 755 - Strategic Management of Information Resources School of Information Studies
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
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IST 765 - Information Systems Research Capstone Information Systems Research Capstone
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The IS Research Capstone trains students for inquiry into the complexities of enterprise digital transformation. Students will complete a research project under faculty supervision to fulfill the exit requirement in the Information Systems graduate program.
PREREQ: IST614, IST671, and the completion of 24 credits
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IST 769 - Advanced Big Data Management School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Analyze relational and non-relational databases and corresponding database management system architectures. Learn to build complex database objects to support a variety of needs from big data and traditional perspectives. Data systems performance, scalability, security.
PREREQ: IST 659 OR IST 359 with a minimum grade of B or higher
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IST 772 - Quantitative Reasoning for Data Science School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Multiple strategies for inferential reasoning about quantitative data. Methods for connecting data provenance to substantive analytical conclusions.
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IST 773 - Reflective Portfolio School of Information Studies
3 credit(s) Every semester
Creation of an online reflective portfolio that demonstrates successful achievement of all program learning outcomes for the MSLIS degree.
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IST 776 - Research Methods in Information Science and Technology School of Information Studies
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.
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IST 777 - Statistical Methods in Information Science and Technology School of Information Studies
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.
Repeatable
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IST 778 - Elicitation and Analytical Techniques for Information Science School of Information Studies
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.
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IST 782 - Applied Data Science Portfolio Applied Data Science Portfolio
1 credit(s) Every semester
Students select course projects from data science courses that they have previously taken and reflect on those projects and think about which program learning outcomes were demonstrated in each of their selected projects.
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