INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL INFORMATION

LIS 301

Explores information and digital literacies needed by today's online consumers and producers. Covers skills and topics related to access (digital divides, power relations in online communities, regulation), analysis (assessing credibility, evaluating risks, analyzing representation) and production (blogging, videosharing, gaming).

LIS 201

Examines important social, legal, and historical contexts of information and information technologies, and explores significant social, legal, and moral questions that surround those technologies.

LIS 646

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.

LIS 341

Exploration of information technology and information management subjects. Subjects will vary. Examples include, but not restricted to: A Social History of Information Infrastructure, Digital Productivity Tools and Debates, Digital Publishing Standards and Tools, Digital Preservation.

LIS 601

Provides an introduction to major themes and topics in information studies as well as the language and literature of the field and related disciplines. This course is about information, information agencies, and being an information professional. We look at social, historical, ethical, legal and political issues surrounding information dissemination, use, control, and management.