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WEB DESIGN FOR THE SCIENCES

LSC 532
Course Description

Provides an opportunity to design websites that focus on agricultural, life and social sciences. It covers characteristics of web users, science information goals for websites, needs assessment, search strategies, formative evaluations, legal issues.

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Satisfied Communications A requirement or graduate/professional standing

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Instructors (2026 Summr)

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