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INTRODUCTION TO INFO ARCHITECTURE AND INTERACTION DESIGN FOR THE WEB

LIS 646
Course Description

Basic concepts in information architecture, digital interaction design, usability testing, navigation, evaluation, and accessibility through planning, design and development of a web based information product or service. Also covers introductory web development technologies.

Prerequisites

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.56

-6.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.78%

-1.81% from Historical

A Rate
64.44%

-15.94% from Historical

Class Size
45

162.5% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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