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INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION AND SEARCH

LIS 602
Course Description

Introduces basic concepts and principles of information organization and online searching. Gain knowledge of information organization and retrieval theories and methods and knowledge of large database structures and database searching techniques. Critically examine the impact of information organization practices on organizations and culture. Learn how to develop information organizing systems and to evaluate and improve search systems.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.79

-1.85% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.1%

-1.63% from Historical

A Rate
87.01%

-4.77% from Historical

Class Size
77

-20.25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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