General Information:

Instructor: Don Turnbull
Email: donturn(at)ischool.utexas.edu
Phone: (512) 232-3508
Office: SZB 562E
Office Hours: by appointment

Class Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesdays
Classroom: SZB 546
Course Website: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~i385tkms
TA: Jennifer E. Jobst
Email: jenj@mail.utexas.edu

Description:

This course surveys Knowledge Management systems that enable the access and coordination of knowledge assets. Technologies reviewed will include intranets, groupware, weblogs, instant messaging, content management systems and email in both individual and organizational contexts. Students will use these KM technologies, review case studies, research methods of knowledge organization and analyze and design KM processes and systems. 

Objectives:
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  • Participate generously in discussions, attend class regularly, and complete assignments according to the course schedule.
  • Evaluate and implement Knowledge Management Systems to facilitate individual and group work.
  • Develop a thorough review of Knowledge Management concepts, both historical and speculative.
  • Originate and distribute research on a Knowledge Management System topic.

Textbooks:
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Required

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Created Feb. 5, 2003
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