Course Catalog Information Sciences (INFO SCI)


INFO SCI  201 - Information, Computers and Society
A survey of the social, legal and ethical impacts of computers on individuals and society.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall
General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 2
General Education: Natural Sciences 2
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  210 - Information Problems
An introduction to understanding and solving information problems, including: a survey of the field of information science; practice in algorithmic thinking; techniques for finding, assessing, organizing, and presenting information; and confrontation with ethical and value issues.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  220 - Controlling Bibliographic Information
Introduction to libraries as information systems, including print and electronic information control and retrieval, systems of library classification, information search tools and on-line databases, reference materials, indexes, specialized collections and bibliographic networks.
P: none; REC: Comm 200.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  230 - Visual Information
Practices, problems, and technologies of presenting information visually.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  308 - Information Technologies
A survey of information technologies, their operations and limitations, and how the major electronic technologies are changing and affecting both the workplace and the household.
P: Comm 200 or Info Sci 210.
Typically offered in Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  410 - Advanced Information Problems
Practice in solving information problems and documenting skills for external audiences.
P: Info Sci 210 and sr st.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  430 - Information, Media and Society
The role of information in society, including interpersonal, mass, and institutional sources, in producing a range of effects on individuals, groups, and society as a whole; critical examination of the changing information environment in legal, economic, political, and social contexts.
P: Comm 102 or 200 or Info Sci 210.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


INFO SCI  440 - Information and Computing Science Practicum
A project course in which teams submit proposals to work in an information problem. Projects provide experience in leadership roles, resource allocation, scheduling, documentation, client relations, and presentation. Problems typically draw on a wider array of skills than in other individual classes.
P: sr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Independent Study


INFO SCI  478 - Honors in the Major
P: min 3.50 all cses req for major and min gpa 3.75 all UL cses req for major.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Independent Study


INFO SCI  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience


INFO SCI  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study