LIS 202 explores information access barriers for low-income ethnic/racial minority communities and introduces the contemporary information society from a sociological perspective.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments and exams are generally described as easy. Historical reviews note varying formats, with some instructors requiring no exams while others mandate essay exams.
Introduces human-centered interaction design for digital information systems, exploring core principles, cognition, and information science to develop new products and services.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of David McHugh: The course relies on one large group project, but reviewers report no plan to check on groups or ensure work is divided evenly.
LIS 640 covers current issues in library and information studies not addressed in depth elsewhere or combining facets of existing courses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Dorothea Salo: Reviewers consistently rated the difficulty as low, though one noted that assignments lacked instruction despite receiving specific criticisms.
LIS 644 provides an overview of ICT, digital media, and standards in information agencies, focusing on technical knowledge and critical analysis of societal controversies.