SLIS Bachelor of Science in Information Science Courses

SLIS 201 Introduction to Information Science (3). Introduction to the major concepts, principles, theories, issues and trends in the development of information science.

SLIS 202 Introduction to Information Literacy and Technology(3) An introduction to the basic information technologies used in all types of information organizations and the essential concepts and skills needed for information literacy. Prerequisites: SLIS 201 or concurrent enrollment

SLIS 301 Information Storage and Retrieval (3) Introduction to the concepts, issues, theories, and techniques of information storage and retrieval systems.
Prerequisites: SLIS 201 or concurrent enrollment.

SLIS 310 Research Methods in Information Science (3). Overview of major types of research methods and techniques within the field of information science. Methods of data analysis, evaluation of published research, and ethical principles.
Prerequisites: SLIS 201, STAT 110 or STAT 201 or concurrent enrollment.

SLIS 315 Information Policy (3). Introduction to problems and ethical issues that arise in the development and implementation of information policies in information science. Prerequisite: SLIS 201.

SLIS 402 Management within Information Environments (3). An overview of the history and development of theories associated with managing information environments; includes personnel management, budgetary techniques and systems management. Prerequisite: SLIS 201 or concurrent enrollment.

SLIS 410 Knowledge Management (3). An introduction to the background, principles, practices, and technologies of knowledge management. Prerequisite: SLIS 301.

SLIS 420 Communication and Information Transfer (3). An overview of the communication models, major concepts, trends, and other related issues of information transfer with a focus on information seeking and use in the digital age. Prerequisite: SLIS 201 or permission of instructor.

SLIS 430 User Centered Information Architecture (3). Processes and techniques for designing user-centered information systems on the Web. Examines various issues of information architecture that include needs analysis, content development, cognitive models, human-computer interaction, interface design, and usability testing. Prerequisite: SLIS 202.

SLIS 435 Digital Information Infrastructure (3). History, concepts and current practices necessary to manage digital library collections. Prerequisites: SLIS 301, 402.

SLIS 440 Competitive Intelligence (3). Strategies and techniques for locating competitive intelligence information. Examination of print, electronic, public and proprietary sources. Prerequisites: SLIS 201, 202, 301, 402.

SLIS 480 Emerging Topics in Information Science (3). Discussion and investigation of emerging topics of current interest to the library and information science profession. 
May be repeated once for credit as topics vary. Prerequisites: SLIS 201, 202, 301, 402.

SLIS 494 Independent Study in Information Science (3). Independent study in an area of information science relevant to the student's professional goals. Independent study application must be submitted early in semester preceding enrollment. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary. Prerequisites:  SLIS 201, 202, 301, 402.

SLIS 496 Internship in Information Science (3-6). Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Supervised field experience in library, media center, or other information agency relevant to student's professional goals. Internship application must be submitted early in semester preceding enrollment.
Prerequisites: SLIS 201, 202, 301, 402 and Permission of the School.