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I 301Introduction to InformaticsIntroduction to the field of informatics, including cultural heritage informatics, health informatics, human-centered data science, social informatics, social justice informatics, and user experience design.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 302Academic Success in the Digital UniversityExamine a wide variety of information and academic resources, tools, and skills; with a focus on the digital landscape of higher education. Explore the features of the primary learning management system; communication and organization tools; library resources; basic online research resources; and ethical and safety concerns.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 303Ethical Foundations for InformaticsSurvey the ethical foundations for informatics, incorporating non-Western and feminist perspectives. Apply these ethical foundations to contemporary problems in informatics. Examine the confrontation of ethical dilemmas in the workplace, including recognizing value trade-offs, affected stakeholders, and potential solutions.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.


This course carries the Writing Flag and the Ethics flag
Ethics courses are designed to equip students with skills that are necessary for making ethical decisions in their adult and professional lives. Students should therefore expect a substantial portion of their grade to come from assignments involving ethical issues and the process of applying ethical reasoning to real-life situations.

I 304Programming for InformaticsExamine the fundamentals of computer programming and practice developing and documenting code.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 305Research Methods for InformaticsExplore diverse research approaches to investigate informatics-related problems. Examine principles and hands-on practices of data collection and analysis with respect to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 306Statistics for InformaticsExamine fundamental principles in probability and statistics. Cultivate an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics. Conduct and interpret statistical analyses using statistical analysis software, and apply these analyses to common issues in informatics.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.


Beginning Fall 2024, this course wil carry the Quantitative Reasoning Flag
Quantitative Reasoning course apply high-level quantitative skills (e.g., data analysis and modeling, simulation, statistics, probability, and quantitative decision analysis) to analyze real-world problems. For example, a Quantitative Reasoning class might focus on basic or advanced statistics and modeling of data, understanding analytical tools in economics and the abstract concepts that underlie them, or how to carry out and analyze results from GIS and remote sensing techniques in archaeological research.

I 310Topics in Introductory Informatics

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 310CIntroduction to Cultural Heritage InformaticsExamine the fundamentals of managing, describing, organizing, preserving, and providing access to data and information in a wide range of technological forms.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

This course and the Cultural Heritage Informatics degree track are expected to launch Spring 2023.
I 310DIntroduction to Human-Centered Data ScienceExamine the fundamentals of collecting, managing, and analyzing data; with consideration for the ethical responsibility of data science and the importance of critical thinking.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 310JIntroduction to Social Justice InformaticsExplore the leveraging of data, information, and technology for the greater benefit of society and to help ensure a level playing field for everyone in the information age.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.


This course carries the Cultural Diversity in the United States flag.
The purpose of the Cultural Diversity in the United States Flag is for students to explore in-depth the shared practices and beliefs of one or more underrepresented cultural groups subject to persistent marginalization. In addition to learning about these diverse groups in relation to their specific contexts, you’ll also reflect on your own cultural experiences.

I 310MIntroduction to Health InformaticsExplore designing and implementing information technologies to improve healthcare delivery, healthcare management, and health outcomes.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 310SIntroduction to Social InformaticsExplore the leveraging of data, information, and technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations while also providing a more ethical and humane environment for workers.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

I 310S and the Social Informatics track are expected to launch in Spring 2023.
I 310UIntroduction to User Experience DesignIntroduction to user experience, human-computer interaction, and the human-centered design of interfaces and applications for mobile devices and the web.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320Topics in Informatics
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320Topics in Informatics: Applied Cybersecurity FoundationsSurvey key cybersecurity defense concepts and skills, including vulnerability assessment, network configuration and security, access controls, authorization techniques, responding to a cyberattack, and penetration testing, as well as associated skills required to implement these abilities effectively in a real business or non-profit institutional setting. 
I 320Topics in Informatics: Applied Cybersecurity Clinic PracticumThe Applied Cybersecurity Community Clinic is a two-semester sequence that first equips students with the technical and business skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst (semester 1) and then partners them in (supervised) teams with a Central Texas-based small business, municipal government, or nonprofit to render pro bono cybersecurity services (semester 2). During the first semester, students will learn key cybersecurity defense concepts and skills, such as vulnerability assessment, network configuration and security, access controls, authorization techniques, responding to a cyberattack, business planning, and penetration testing. Students will also learn how to form an effective cybersecurity operations team and communicate with organization leaders and employees about essential cybersecurity controls and functions. During the second semester, students work within their assigned teams to assess, design, and render a cybersecurity improvement project plan for their designated client organization, building cybersecurity capacity and bolstering the client organization’s ability to recover from a cyber incident long-term.
I 320Topics in Informatics: Blockchain, Web3, and the Internet ComputerBuilt on the back of a blockchain computing stack, this course will focus on topics and research key to the transition to Web 3 and a decentralized economy. We will cover the dynamics of blockchain technology, highlight new ideas from leading entrepreneurs and researchers shaping this future, and provide students with an opportunity to build their research into a product or startup. Students will use lean methodologies and anchor their approach in content covered through the course.
I 320Topics in Informatics: Designing for HealthcareThe goal of this course is to help develop practical design and research skills while learning about the many facets of healthcare.
I 320.02Children's LiteratureExplore the evaluation, selection, and proper and creative use of books and other media with children.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320.03Comics, Graphic Novels, and MangaExamine the historical development and a contemporary survey of prominent visual narrative formats and genres such as graphic and visual novels, comics, and manga.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

? This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. The purpose of the Cultural Diversity in the United States Flag is for students to explore in depth the shared practices and beliefs of one or more underrepresented cultural groups subject to persistent marginalization. In addition to learning about these diverse groups in relation to their specific contexts, students should engage in an active process of critical reflection. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one underrepresented cultural group in the U.S.
I 320CTopics in Cultural Heritage InformaticsOffered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320CTopics in Cultural Heritage Informatics: Preservation of Difficult HistoriesEngage in modern ethical dilemmas within archives, libraries, and museums, considering issues of collections management and preservation within changing cultural frameworks.

This I 320C topic carries the Cultural Diversity in the United States flag. The purpose of the Cultural Diversity in the United States Flag is for students to explore in-depth the shared practices and beliefs of one or more underrepresented cultural groups subject to persistent marginalization. In addition to learning about these diverse groups in relation to their specific contexts, you’ll also reflect on your own cultural experiences.
I 320CTopics in Cultural Heritage Informatics: Archives As DataA comprehensive introduction to the digital transformation and analytical techniques applied to digital cultural heritage collections and archives. From text messages, early net art, and Presidential social media, students will explore archival access issues in digitization, web archiving, software emulation, and the ethical dimensions of archives that are used as data. The course emphasizes practical experience and critical thinking with collections of digital materials, empowering students to apply critical data studies perspectives and contemporary digital preservation approaches. Archives as Data focuses on the stakes of preserving current trace data and digital heritage from the recent past. Students will also be introduced to the ethical issues in preserving digital archives, responsible data management, and providing access to digital cultural heritage as data for future scholarship and public engagement.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data ScienceOffered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Database DesignPrinciples and practices of database design. Discussion and implementation of a database. Application life cycle, data dictionaries, relational database design, SQL queries, reports and other interfaces to database data, and documentation.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Data EngineeringPrinciples and practices in data engineering. Emphasis on the data engineering lifecycle and how to build data pipelines to collect, transform, analyze, and visualize data from multiple source systems. We will discuss data modeling techniques for organizing and managing data. We will look at data as an organizational asset and as a product. We will examine the various roles data engineers can have in an organization and career paths for data professionals.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Applied Machine Learning with PythonFundamental concepts in machine learning and how they are used to solve real-world problems. Each class is divided into two segments: (a) Theory and Methods, a concise description of an ML concept, and (b) Lab Tutorial, a hands-on session on applying the theory to a real-world task on publicly available data such as textual, visual and numerical data.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Open Source Software DevelopmentPractical skills and understandings required to effectively work with open source software and understand the projects that build them. Includes git-based collaboration as well as conceptual understanding of licenses, security, technical and social processes in open source development.
Class projects involve working with digital trace data from open source repositories.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Data VisualizationThis course teaches students how data is used in decision making, how to work (wrangle) with the data such that it can be visualized and analyzed, how to design and build alternative visualizations (e.g., graphs), and how users perceive and interact with different data visualizations. Students benefit by understanding the underlying theory, and developing their ability to make better visualizations.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Explainable AIIntroduction to the emerging field of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) from the perspectives of a developer and end-user.
Students will gain hands-on experience with some of the most commonly used explainability techniques and algorithms.
I 320DTopics in Human-Centered Data Science: Text Mining and NLP EssentialsLeveraging Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, and Computational Linguistics to address real-world textual data challenges, including document processing, keyword extraction, question answering, translation, summarization, sentiment analysis, search, recommendation, and information extraction. Each week, classes include (a) Theory and Methods for NLP concepts and (b) Lab Tutorials for practical application with Python on multilingual text datasets.
I 320JTopics in Social Justice InformaticsOffered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320JTopics in Social Justice Informatics: Design For Social ImpactThis course will draw on science & technology studies, technology design, and the
arts to analyze the values embodied in technology design, and to design technologies to promote positive social impact.
How can we “read” what social and cultural values technology designs consciously or unconsciously promote? To what
degree can social impact be “written into” a technology? How can we take social and cultural values into account in
design?
I 320JTopics in Social Justice Informatics: Applied Social Justice ResearchProject-based learning course in which students will apply a combination of research and evaluation methods (scientific, sociological, historical, computational) to identify and explore a research question of community impact. Students will first learn about applied research and evaluation from a team of faculty and community-based nonprofit leaders, then work in small groups apply their knowledge.
I 320MTopics in Health InformaticsOffered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320MTopics in Health Informatics: Public Health InformaticsOverview of public health and the information systems used to achieve public health goals. This course is divided into three parts: (1) overview of public health, (2) fundamentals of public health informatics, and (3) public health information systems.
I 320MTopics in Health Informatics: Machine Learning for Population Health ManagementLeveraging medical claims data to guide population health interventions, primarily through the use of machine learning models. The course will focus on the data processing pipeline, and no prerequisite knowledge of machine learning models is required
I 320MTopics in Health Informatics: Topic TBD
I 320STopics in Social InformaticsOffered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320STopics in Social Informatics: Understanding Disability and AccessibilityIntroduction to thinking critically about disability in the context of information and communication technology. Students will learn to understand the research, design, and evaluation of technology for people with disabilities. Students will be prepared to apply their knowledge of accessibility and disability to assess potential barriers in design and develop solutions.
I 320STopics in Social Informatics: Design for Social ImpactThis course will draw on science & technology studies, technology design, and the
arts to analyze the values embodied in technology design, and to design technologies to promote positive social impact.
How can we “read” what social and cultural values technology designs consciously or unconsciously promote? To what
degree can social impact be “written into” a technology? How can we take social and cultural values into account in
design?
I 320STopics in Social Informatics: Sociotechnical Systems AnalysisEffective application of social and technical methods of analysis to specific existing systems with inseparable technical and social components to enable improvement. Covers techniques such as modeling, interviewing, observation, trace analysis, and benchmarking.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Misinformation, Justice, and DesignExamine misinformation and disinformation from different perspectives like information science, ethics psychology, politics — with a special emphasis on design. Readings and activities provide the basis for exploring problems with, causes of and solutions to online misinformation.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Graphic DesignDevelop fundamental graphic design theory and skills to prepare students for careers in Informatics and related fields.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: User ResearchHands-on experience with investigating and analyzing how people use designed objects. Explore concepts and methods of user experience (UX) research, from identifying users’ problems and needs to evaluating concepts and designs for viability, usability, and satisfaction. Aspects of managing the research process, including recruiting participants, setting up and conducting studies, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and disseminating insights.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Information and Interaction DesignThis course focuses on the unique design practice of (1) representing and organizing information to facilitate perception and understanding (information architecture) and (2) specifying the appropriate mechanisms for accessing and manipulating task and play information (interaction design). This course also explores design patterns appropriate for the HCI professional.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Virtual Environments and Immersive TechnologyExamine social and psychological experiences of virtual environments and immersive technologies, such as in virtual reality and augmented reality. Through the course students will learn about the immersive technology and the research behind people’s experiences of virtual environments.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Digital AccessibilityDigital Accessibility has become a critical topic for product leaders, developers, UX designers, and usability researchers. This course will explore the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of Accessibility as it relates to creating inclusive products and experiences for persons with disabilities. While Accessibility applies to both the physical and digital world, a large portion of the course will be focused on digital experiences, and those that combine technology with devices and tools.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Understanding Human-Centered AIIntroduces human aspects of Artificial Intelligence systems. Psychological and societal implications of AI and human-centered design principles for AI-integrated products.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: 3-D PrototypingIntroduction to the methodologies and techniques required for designing an ideal user experience with physical objects. Students will use qualitative,
quantitative, and anthropometric data to design and iterate projects.
I 320UTopics in User Experience Design: Information and Interaction DesignThis course focuses on the unique design practice of (1) representing and organizing information to facilitate perception and understanding (information architecture) and (2) specifying the appropriate mechanisms for accessing and manipulating task and play information (interaction design). This course also explores design patterns appropriate for the HCI professional.
I 372Career Success in the Digital OrganizationExamine the essential skills for obtaining a job and sustaining a successful career with an emphasis on integrity, teamwork, time management, responsiveness to feedback, and written and oral communication. Explore tools for computer-supported cooperative work that facilitate online collaboration.

Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
I 178IIndependent StudyStudent works independently to accomplish an approved objective under the guidance of a member of the iSchool faculty, or an adjunct instructor approved by the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Independent Study Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 278IIndependent StudyStudent works independently to accomplish an approved objective under the guidance of a member of the iSchool faculty, or an adjunct instructor approved by the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Independent Study Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 378IIndependent StudyStudent works independently to accomplish an approved objective under the guidance of a member of the iSchool faculty, or an adjunct instructor approved by the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Independent Study Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 178RResearch ExperienceStudent assists and collaborates with a member of the iSchool’s full time research faculty on a project directly supporting their academic research.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Research Experience Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 278RResearch ExperienceStudent assists and collaborates with a member of the iSchool’s full time research faculty on a project directly supporting their academic research.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Research Experience Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 378RResearch ExperienceStudent assists and collaborates with a member of the iSchool’s full time research faculty on a project directly supporting their academic research.



To enroll in this course, students must submit an approved Research Experience Proposal to the iSchool undergraduate student services office during an active registration period.

I 178TInternshipOffered on the credit/no credit basis only.
I 278TInternshipOffered on the credit/no credit basis only.
I 378TInternshipOffered on the credit/no credit basis only.
I 379CCapstone
This course carries the Independent Inquiry flag
Courses carrying this flag challenge students to integrate skills and knowledge they have acquired over the course of their undergraduate careers. Students use these skills and expertise to create something new and contribute meaningfully to their discipline.
I 679HAHonors ThesisResearch, read, and develop an honors thesis subject and proposal for one semester; followed in the second semester by the writing and defense of a final honors thesis.

Two-semester course taken as I 679HA (semester 1) and I 679HB (semester 2). Credit will be awarded upon completion of both semesters.

This course has been approved by Undergraduate Studies to award the Independent Inquiry Flag and theWriting Flag.

Interested students should speak with their advisor and submit an approved Informatics Honors Thesis Proposal prior to registration.

I 679HBHonors ThesisResearch, read, and develop an honors thesis subject and proposal for one semester; followed in the second semester by the writing and defense of a final honors thesis.

Two-semester course taken as I 679HA (semester 1) and I 679HB (semester 2). Credit will be awarded upon completion of both semesters.

This course has been approved by Undergraduate Studies to award the Writing Flag.

Interested students should speak with their advisor and submit an approved Informatics Honors Thesis Proposal prior to registration.

ISP 380Introduction to Information Security and Privacy Explore foundational concepts of information security and privacy, including information value, classifications, threats, liabilities and risk management, identity and access controls (IAM), trust frameworks, technology for network, web, software and cloud security; and privacy laws and regulations.
ISP 381Information and Privacy in SocietyExamine how information is socially and culturally variable and fluid, changing throughout history and differing from place to place. Explore the anthropological study of information; societal norms; and individual, device, communal, and organizational information strategies.
ISP 382Public Policy, Information Security, and PrivacyExplore an overview of how information and public policy relate to each other. Examine key information policy areas including privacy, surveillance, theft, health information, business-to-business relationships, and the co-evolution of personal data and information technologies.
ISP 383Business Governance and Controls for Information Security and PrivacyExplore an organizational perspective on the management and governance of information. Examine business practices and governance mechanisms for minimizing risks and maximizing returns of information.
ISP 384Strategic Communication for Information Security and PrivacyExplore framing messages and the impact on people, organizations, risks and privacy; effective crisis management communications; communication and business continuity planning; time management; sense making processes in organizational crisis; and reputation management.
ISP 385Information Risk and Benefit AnalysisExplore and evaluate the risks and benefits related to information in multiple sectors including financial services, healthcare, consumer services, government, education, and energy.
ISP 385TTopics in Information Security and PrivacyStudy the characteristics of information and the technologies, stakeholders, and questions involved in managing, protecting, and securing information.
ISP 386Information SecurityExplore the enrollment and authentication for cyber and physical access and transactions, cryptography, biometrics, device identity security, and security culture.
ISP 387Information Management and RepositoriesExplore knowledge and data management, storage, and mining. Examine information representation and algorithms. Discuss information security and privacy applications in all market sectors for enrollment, authentication, operational use, fraud detection, and fraud prevention.
ISP 388Law Governing Information Security and PrivacyExamine laws and other policy instruments related to information security and privacy, different classes of protected personal information, and multiple genres of legal information and legal writing. Explore legal requirements and social responsibilities as they pertain to data protection and the prevention of different types of fraud and information crimes.
ISP 388LProfessional Experience and ProjectStudy practical problems, current phenomenon, or professional issues in an institutional setting.
ISP 189Individual StudiesIn-depth study of a problem or topic related to Information Security and Privacy.

Individual Instruction. May be repeated for credit.

ISP 189 is worth 1 hour of semester credit. Students wanting 2 or 3 hours of credit should take ISP 289 or INF 389 respectively.
ISP 289Individual StudiesIn-depth study of a problem or topic related to Information Security and Privacy.

Individual Instruction. May be repeated for credit.

ISP 289 is worth 2 hours of semester credit. Students wanting 1 or 3 hours of credit should take ISP 189 or INF 389 respectively.
ISP 389Individual StudiesIn-depth study of a problem or topic related to Information Security and Privacy.

Individual Instruction. May be repeated for credit.

ISP 389 is worth 3 hours of semester credit. Students wanting 1 or 2 hours of credit should take ISP 189 or INF 289 respectively.
ISP 398RMaster's ReportPreparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.
INF 380CInformation in Social and Cultural ContextExamines the role of information in human activities, particularly in relation to particular social and cultural contexts. Examines how individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, and society at large create, find, use, understand, share, transform, and curate information.
INF 380DDesigning Dynamic Web PagesPrinciples and practices for designing, developing, and evaluating interactive desktop and mobile Web pages. Theories and models for color, styles, and interactive page elements, such as forms. Students create and evaluate Web pages using current technologies, such as XHTML/HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and Adobe Flash.
INF 380EPerspectives on InformationMultidisciplinary and historical examination of concepts of information. Contrasts key literature from information studies with perspectives from other fields.

NOTE: MSIS students must earn a grade of B or better in the MSIS core courses (below) in order for the courses to apply to the master's degree. A grade of B- does NOT satisfy this requirement.
INF 380KInternet ApplicationsIntroduction to Internet concepts, protocols, applications, and services. Examines the impact of policy and management decisions on current and future developments, and studies the design and implementation of Internet applications, including HTML, CSS, and related tools.
INF 380PIntroduction to ProgrammingIntroduction to common concepts and constructs of modern computer programming such as classes and objects, methods, inheritance, data types, variables, operators, procedures, and code libraries. Development of programmatic solutions to specific computing problems and design applications for modern computing platforms such as desktop, tablet, mobile, and the World Wide Web. Intended for students with no significant prior programming experience.
INF 181Individual Studies (1 credit hour)In-depth study of a problem or topic related to information studies, usually culminating in an examination or a scholarly written report.

Individual Instruction.
With the consent of the graduate advisor, may be repeated for credit.

INF 181 is worth 1 hour of semester credit. Students wanting 2 or 3 hours of credit should take INF 281 or INF 381 respectively.

Individual Study registration/proposal form

INF 281Individual Studies (2 credit hours)In-depth study of a problem or topic related to information studies, usually culminating in an examination or a scholarly written report.

Individual Instruction.
With consent of the graduate advisor, may be repeated for credit.

INF 281 is worth 2 hours of semester credit. Students wanting 1 or 3 hours of credit should take INF 181 or INF 381 respectively.

Individual Study registration/proposal form

INF 381Individual Studies (3 credit hours)In-depth study of a problem or topic related to information studies, usually culminating in an examination or a scholarly written report.

Individual Instruction.
With consent of the graduate advisor, may be repeated for credit.

INF 381 is worth 3 hours of semester credit. Students wanting 2 or 3 hours of credit should take INF 281 or INF 381 respectively.

Individual Study registration/proposal form

INF 181EElectronic PortfolioCreation of a website that displays the student's professional aims, interests, and pursuits, including resume and work samples. Designed to be taken during the final semester of the Master of Science in Information Studies degree program.

Individual instruction.
INF 381WAdvanced Problems in Information Studies

Study of a problem or topic related to information studies. Offered as an online course through the WISE Consortium. [Note: The iSchool will no longer participate in the WISE Consortium program after Spring 2020.]

With consent of the graduate adviser, may be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
INF 382CUnderstanding and Serving UsersOverview of human-computer interaction, understanding client groups, information filters, information literacy and information-seeking behavior, as well as user studies and usability testing.
INF 382DIntroduction to Information Resources and ServicesMajor reference resources and strategies useful in providing information services in libraries and other information agencies.
INF 382GInformation Resources and Services for Children and Young AdultsExamines the evaluation, selection, and use of books and other media for young adults of junior and senior high school age. Briefly surveys the reading experience, psychology of adolescence, and reading interests of young adults. Includes extensive reading and viewing.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
INF 382G.03Materials for Children and Young AdultsExplore the evaluation, selection, and use of books and other media and materials to meet the needs of children and young adults.
INF 382HLegal Information ResourcesIdentification of relevant legal information resources, efficient retrieval of legal information, and the role of technology in legal information access.
INF 382KInformation Resources in the Health SciencesEvaluation of conventional and online health information resources used by consumers and health care professionals for health promotion and disease and disorder prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Includes traditional and alternative approaches, genetic clinical information approaches, and evidence-based approaches to the use of resources.
INF 382LInformation Resources and ServicesEvaluation and use of printed online information resources and services in specialized areas, with emphasis on new information technologies. Information-seeking behavior of users, document delivery, new roles of the information specialist in user support, and information needs of a variety of clients.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
INF 382L.03Inquiry and Information Seeking in K-12Examine inquiry models and information-seeking theories relevant to K-12 teaching and learning. Explore tools and resources for student learning and strategies for teaching specific information literacy skills within the context of an inquiry process and varying K-12 subject areas. Designed for students pursuing the Information Studies: School Librarian stackable certificate.


Course designed for School Librarian Certificate Program students. Previous coursework in educational psychology and methodology topics is highly recommended for success in this course.
INF 382NInformation Resources in BusinessCommunication patterns, bibliographic organization, and information resources in business and industry.
INF 382PCompetitive Intelligence Resources and StrategiesResources and strategies for market and competitive analysis. Research and analysis of market trends and financial, technical, and cultural strengths and weaknesses of companies. Online, print, and primary research and analytical techniques. Ethics, process, and presentation are emphasized.
INF 382RIntroduction to Scientific Data InformaticsIntroduction to the characteristics of scientific data and the emerging practices applied toward their management and preservation.
INF 382SLibrary Instruction and Information LiteracyHistory of instruction in information service settings; learning theory, including learning styles; professional organizations involved in supporting instruction; instructional delivery modes and materials; and evaluation.
INF 382TInformation Services: Theory, Techniques, and Subject AreasExploration of reference services; and evaluation and use of printed and online information resources and services, with emphasis on interpersonal communication and new information technologies. Information needs and information-seeking behavior of users; and new roles of the information specialist in user services. Includes information resources and services in the humanities and social sciences.
INF 382UDigital Resources for Children and Youth SeminarExploration of digital information resources available for children and youth, including the range of content and availability, how information resources are conceived and created, and the implications of these resources for school and public libraries.
INF 382VVisual Resources for Youth SeminarThe history and selection criteria of the Caldecott Award; the history of picture books and publishing; academic and professional literature about children's materials; and selection criteria for picture books, including evaluating children's literature and developing the tools to analyze picture books for narrative, artistic, and compositional elements. Illustrative techniques and their effectiveness in relation to particular texts.
INF 383DMathematical Foundations of Information StudiesIntroduction to traditional finite mathematical concepts, including probability distributions and models, linear equations, matrix algebra, linear statistical models, basic information theory, and the use of mathematical and statistical software for modeling and data analysis.
INF 383EInterpreting Implicit Information on the WebTheories and methods of Internet language and image interpretation. Examines persuasion, group and individual identity projection, and group-value demonstration. Focuses on how discourse is shaped by ideology, social forces, and the knowledge and beliefs of its producers within several information contexts, such as online communities, education, science, and healthcare.
INF 383HIntroduction to Digital HumanitiesA hands-on introduction to guiding infrastructural and institutional developments involved in digital humanities. Explore areas of focus including archives, collection, data curation; funding, tool building, and scholarly publishing.
INF 383SLibrary Information Science, Espionage, and Intelligence Gathering Examines the historical and conceptual linkages between the field of library information science and the practices of intelligence gathering and espionage. Explores the role and structure of the intelligence community, the similarities and contrasts between intelligence practitioners and other information professionals, and historical case studies that illuminate areas of overlap and cooperation between the disciplines.
INF 384COrganizing InformationIntroduction to the concepts of information organization, representation, and classification. Consideration of different traditions of practice and user concerns.
INF 384DCollection ManagementPhilosophical and social context, objectives, and methodology of evaluating, selecting, and managing library materials.
INF 384FSeminar in Information OrganizationCritical, in-depth examination of significant concepts in information organization.
INF 384HConcepts of Information RetrievalThe science and engineering of building automated search engines: foundations and emerging methods, key models and approaches, front-end usability and back-end algorithms, theories of relevance, annotation practices, and system evaluation/benchmarking.
INF 384MTopics In Description and MetadataPrinciples and practices for describing information resources.
INF 384MTopics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of MetadataIntroduction to the theoretical foundations, history, principles, and research surrounding the representation of information, digital collections, and data with metadata, with emphasis on concepts of standardization, infrastructure, formats, and exchange. Major topics will include metadata types, value and content standards, formats, data interchange standards and protocols. The course introduces participants to the examination and analysis surrounding issues of effectiveness, economics, values and audience surrounding different types of metadata applications. Provides background for further studies in information organization, preservation, and database management.
INF 384RDigital RepositoriesIntroduction to issues in selecting, managing, and using digital repositories in diverse institutional settings. Covers repository models, collections, metadata, interoperability, preservation, policies, work flows, interfaces, visualization, applications, and services. Includes working with different repository software. Examines the impact of repositories on institutional culture, work practices, and publication models.

INF 384WDescriptive Cataloging and MetadataStandards, rules, and metadata formats for representing information entities in library catalogs and other bibliographic systems. Emphasis on the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules and the MARC metadata format.
INF 385CHuman-Computer InteractionThe history and importance of human-computer interaction (HCI), theories of HCI design, modeling of computer users and interfaces, empirical techniques for analyzing systems and interfaces, interface design, and styles of interaction. Emphasis on reviewing research papers, current works, and future directions in HCI research.
INF 385EInformation Architecture and DesignThe theory and design of information architecture: models that provide structure and context for information to shape meaning, purpose, and utility toward understanding. Students present theoretical reviews; map and design; and develop novel information architectures using a variety of methods and software applications.
INF 385GAdvanced UsabilityDesigned to build upon the skills covered in Information Studies 385P. Individual project evaluating a Web site or other software user interface. Students devise a plan for testing, secure IRB approval to test human subjects, conduct study, analyze date, write a report, and present the results and conclusions.
INF 385HDigital Media Design Design and production of graphic, audio, video, and multimedia materials, with emphasis on aesthetics and usability.
INF 385KProjects in Human-Computer InteractionProjects based on theories of human-computer interaction design, modeling of computer users and interfaces, empirical techniques for analyzing systems and interfaces, interface design, and styles of interaction.
INF 385LInformation NetworksHistory, design, and use of digital information networks. Emphasis on origins of the Internet in the United States, varied technical models for networked information services, and social analysis of networked communication from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Includes close review of classic papers in networked communication as well as current works.
INF 385MDatabase Management Principles and practices of database management and database design. Discussion and implementation of a database. Application life cycle, data dictionaries, relational database design, SQL queries, reports and other interfaces to database data, and documentation. Students work on individual and group projects.
INF 385NInformaticsInvestigation of informatics movements around the world and in various disciplines and professions, such as biomedicine, nursing, public health, education, business, law, and public affairs.

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INF 385NInformatics: Consumer Health InformaticsThe concept of consumer health informatics, health behavior theories, health information seeking and information retrieval, various forms of consumer health systems, and the design and evaluation of such systems
INF 385PUsabilityThe basics of user-centered design through the lifecycle of a software product. Includes perceptual, psychological, and other scientific underpinnings of usability and the justification for the application of usability engineering in software development.
INF 385QKnowledge Management SystemsSurvey of knowledge management systems that enable the access and coordination of knowledge assets, including intranets, groupware, Weblogs, instant messaging, content management systems, and e-mail in both individual and organizational contexts.
INF 385RSurvey of DigitizationIntroduction to the issues and trends in digital asset management and digitization initiatives, including planning and project management, asset delivery and management systems, interoperability and the importance of standards, copyright, metadata basics, digital preservation, and specific digitization processes for documents, images, video, and sound.
INF 385SDigital LibrariesResearch, development, and evaluation issues related to digital collections of documents, data, and multimedia formats, including metadata and interoperability; access strategies and user interfaces; implications for policies and social issues; collection development with physical as well as digital materials
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information ScienceRepeatable with Different Topics
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: AI in HealthExploration of major components of health IT systems, ranging from data semantics (ICD10), data interoperability (FHIR), diagnosis code (SNOMED CT), to workflow in clinical decision support systems. After establishing a good understanding of the fundamentals of health IT systems, we will dive deep into how AI innovations (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, computer vision) are transforming our healthcare system by introducing new concepts of mobile health, AI diagnosis, AI medicine, smart device, and intelligent delivery.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Designing User Interfaces for ChildrenThe course provides students with an overview of topics related to child development and user interface design for children, with an emphasis on early and middle childhood. Through this course students will learn about technology’s potential impact on cognitive and social development and how child development relates to media design. Students will interact and evaluate digital media technologies on children’s learning, including social learning. Topics include, but are not limited to, brain development, social cognition, symbolic processing, media usage, and self-representation.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Electronic Discovery and Digital EvidenceEvidence is information, and nearly all information is created, collected, communicated and stored electronically. Thus, the ability to identify, discover, interpret, authenticate and challenge electronically stored information is a crucial litigation skill. This course will seek to reconcile the federal rules and e-discovery case law with the sources, forms and methods of information technology and computer forensics. Students will explore information technology, learn to "speak geek" and acquire hands-on, practical training in finding electronic evidence, meeting preservation duties, guarding against spoliation, selecting forms of production, communicating and cooperating with opposing counsel and managing the vast volume and variety of digital evidence and metadata. With an emphasis on understanding the nuts and bolts of information technology, the course teaches practical considerations, tips and tools as well as pivotal case law that has shaped this area of the law and the electronic discovery industry as a whole.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Introduction to Machine LearningCutting edge concepts employed in machine learning to solve artificial intelligence problems. Students will learn the theory behind a range of machine learning tools and practice applying the tools to, for example, textual data (natural language processing), visual data (computer vision), and the combination of both textual and visual data.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Concepts and Practices in Information SecurityIntroduction into the discipline and industry of information security (also known as cyber security). We will explore the history, theory, and practices of how we protect and control information in a connected, digital world. Information security is a complex topic that has become highly technical and specialized, and this course is designed to serve students regardless of their technical background or proficiency
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Product and Project ManagementIntroduction to product and project management concepts as a foundation for UX, library sciences and other related fields.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Seminar in Propaganda, Deception and Manipulation in the Technology EraExamination of propaganda and disinformation campaigns, the psychology behind how they work and how they became central to both the Cold War and political elections; as well as the advent of social media and algorithmic optimization to facilitate and accelerate the reach and impact.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: User Behavior and Search ExperienceTheoretical and practical foundations for information professionals who wish to design and evaluate search systems and services, taking user-centered approaches. Search user interfaces, search behavior, search interaction, search user experience, and measures and methods for evaluating search systems.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Community Engagement and ServicesExplores the role of library and information organizations in communities, with a focus on building community relationships, engagement, and outreach.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Digital Text AnalysisIntroduction to the computational skills needed to conduct digital text analysis using the R programming language. The analytical activities thus covered include text mining as well as statistics, predictive modeling, content modeling, sentiment analysis, and more.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Accessible UXAn in-depth course in UX with a concentration on digital product accessibility and inclusive design. Students will understand the foundations, functional requirements, and practical applications of Accessibility and how they can be effective members of the teams who employ A11y practitioners.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Digital Equity, Justice, Opportunity, and InclusionExplore the potential value that post-positivist research perspectives bring to critically examining issues like digital exclusion that are prefigured by underlying systemic/structural inequities. Students will also learn how philanthropic grantmaking programs can be designed to support solutions to root causes that issues like digital inequality reveal to us.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Digital Forensics and Incident ResponseIntroduction to digital forensic technology, computer network security, and organizational planning and response to cyberattacks.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Rapid Prototyping and Lean UX MethodologyIntroduction to basic design concepts such as composition, color theory, interactions; the Lean UX methodology, history, predecessor, pros/cons, and adaptations on Lean UX and case studies from companies such as Google; application of rapid prototyping using the latest design tools and methods.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Data StorytellingAn introduction to data analysis and visualization with a focus on human elements, like understanding and operationalizing stakeholder needs. Software covered includes Tableau and Excel. No previous coding experience necessary.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Misinformation and DisinformationExamines misinformation, disinformation and other forms of networked manipulation, which can function not only to deceive and create divisions, but also to diminish trust in information intermediaries such as journalism and science. Readings and activities provide the basis for exploring problems with, causes of and solutions to these phenomena.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Data SemanticsThis course aims to provide the basic overview of the Semantic Web in general, and data semantics in particular, and how they can be applied to enhance data integration and knowledge inference. Ontology is the backbone of the Semantic Web. It models the semantics of data and represents them in markup languages proposed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). W3C plays a significant role in directing major efforts at specifying, developing, and deploying standards for sharing information. Semantically enriched data paves the crucial way to facilitate the Web functionality and interoperability.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Disaster Planning and ResponseIntroduction to the fundamental preservation concepts, planning strategies, and applied response techniques for the preservation of cultural heritage collections in the wake of floods, fires, and other disaster events.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Virtual EnvironmentsExamine people’s social and psychological experiences of virtual environments, such as in virtual reality. Students will learn about the research behind people’s experiences of virtual environments.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Ethics of AI: Theorizing Good SystemsEthical challenges related to AI and how to address them. Introduces a broad range of ethical theories, including non-Western and feminist theories, and applies them to contemporary ethical challenges resulting from AI.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Visual DesignThis mixed-format course consisting of lecture, discussion, and studio will allow students of all experience levels to develop fundamental visual design theory and skills to prepare for careers in information and related fields. Course topics include user interface foundations and design thinking methods. Students will have the opportunity to create multiple projects for their personal portfolios. Students will engage with industry professionals to provide insight about professional careers in design. Student feedback will be collected throughout the course to ensure the curriculum is adding the most value for students.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Ethnography and Socio-Technical FuturesThis course will present the basics of ethnographic research, completing a project centered on the idea of sociotechnical imaginaries to interrogate the future.

Ethnographic research has been adapted and adopted by all types of academic disciplines and industry. This class will introduce the basic elements of ethnographic thinking and doing for the study of sociotechnical systems. Grounded in anthropological approaches, but oriented to current developments such as design ethnography, the class will present an emphasis on futures and the various imaginaries about it. The future has always been at the center of how we use and design technologies, systems, and information. A common trope is to present a particular technology or system as a "revolution" or "the future of" something. This course will follow an ethnographic approach to interrogate various sociotechnical imaginaries of the future.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible TechnologyProject-based course providing a practical approach to designing technology focusing on accessibility. Students will learn how to apply inclusive design principles to inform the design and development of accessible technology by understanding and leveraging the needs of people with disabilities. This course will prepare students with the foundational knowledge to examine technology from an accessibility design perspective.

INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Intersections of Surveillance and SocietyExplore the theories and applications of surveillance and the impacts both have had on society and culture, over time and geography, including the application of technology. Examine how we participate in these systems as subjects, performers, and watchers in our own right, and how individuals can take more control over the processes of surveillance in their lives.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Mapping For The Common GoodMapping for the Common Good provides students of any background and any academic specialty/interest a broad theoretical and technical understanding of maps, spatial data and geovisualization. It is intentionally structured to highlight the many ways in which geographic information technologies and spatial reasoning skills can profoundly impact our understanding of the world. It also provides students with an opportunity to better appreciate how spatial data and mapping can be used to develop strategies, plans, and designs to improve the quality of life for communities and their citizens.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Blockchain, Web3, and the Internet ComputerStructured to deliver open Internet services, and a new kind of software architecture, Web3 (and its native crypto-assets) is poised to answer the original vision of the Internet, built on the back of a blockchain computing stack. Students will hear from leading entrepreneurs, produce weekly assignments, and ultimately build toward a final research paper on a relevant Web3 topic.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Games in Libraries, Archives, and MuseumsStrategies for including (primarily digital) games in collections across the various kinds of institutions. Students would have guided experience with digital games to gain familiarity with the topic area, as well as exposure to case studies of how specific libraries, archives, and museums have included games in their collected materials.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Community Engagement in LibrariesExplores the role of library and information organizations in communities, with a focus on building community relationships, engagement, and outreach.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Computational Social Science MethodsAcademic and research oriented introduction to computational methods from a social science research design perspective.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Program Evaluation in LibrariesFoundations of evaluation, including using the logic model, program evaluation, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Examples of evaluation and assessment in public, academic, and special are explored, with an emphasis on how libraries use data and evaluation to inform decision-making and support advocacy.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: UX PrototypingPrototyping aspect of the iterative design cycle, including design and evaluation.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Computer VisionComputer vision is a field of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computing systems to extract meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual inputs to make computable decisions. The camera captures digital photos and videos, and algorithms process and derive valuable information, which can help in making better decisions and recommendations. This course offers a comprehensive review of computer vision emphasizing its fundamental principles and their applicability in the real world, from fashion to deep face recognition.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Web Application DevelopmentThis course provides the knowledge and skills required to develop an accessible and user-friendly web application from start to finish. Students will learn to apply accessibility and heuristic principles when developing a web application to deliver the best experience to end-users.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: DataficationProcesses, techniques, and technologies that generate inscriptions (ready-to-take data), especially from or about people(s) or culture(s). Contexts, consequences, and history of datafication practices. Purposive intervention with datafication processes, practices, and artifacts.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Deep Learning and Multimodal SystemsRecently Deep Learning (DL) techniques have shown a lot of promise for tasks in various modalities such as speech, language, and vision and DL has become a go-to machine learning paradigm for Artificial Intelligence (AI) based applications. The course aims to cover theoretical and applied aspects of Deep Learning and how it is used to solve real-world problems. Classes in each week may be divided into two segments: (a) Theory and Methods, a concise description of a deep learning algorithm, and (b) Lab Tutorial, a hands-on session on applying the algorithm on multimodal real world data such as textual, visual and audio data.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Natural Language Processing and ApplicationsThe course aims to cover fundamental concepts in Natural Language Processing / Computational Linguistics and how they are used to solve real-world problems. Classes in each week may be divided into two segments: (a) Theory and Methods, a concise description of an NLP concept, and (b) Lab Tutorial, a hands-on session on applying the theory to a real-world task on publicly available multilingual text datasets.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Designing Physical Information SystemsIntroduction to tools and methods, software and hardware, to produce physical information displays.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Quantifying UXA practical introduction and guide for using statistics to solve quantitative problems in user research. Many designers and user researchers view usability and user research as qualitative activities, which do not use formulas and numbers. However, usability practitioners and user researchers are increasingly expected to quantify the benefits of their efforts. The impact of good and bad designs can be quantified in terms of user performance, task completion rates and times, perceived user satisfaction. The course will address questions frequently faced by user researchers, such as, how to compare usability of products for A/B testing and competitive analysis, how to measure the interaction behavior and attitudes of users, how to estimate the number of users needed for usability testing. The course will introduce students to a foundation for statistical theories and the best practices needed to apply them. It will cover descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, standardized usability questionnaires, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. It will also address how to effectively communicate the quantitative results.

INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: UX and Product ManagementBuild awareness of the Product Management practice, surface shared goals and processes between PM and UX, highlight possible areas of conflict, and discover approaches to forming an effective collaborative relationship.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Javascript ProgrammingJavaScript is the most used programming language in the world. It is the programming language of the Web. Javascript supports front-end and back-end development, avoiding the need to use multiple programming languages. On the front-end Javascript is used extensively to create interactive user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. On the back-end, programmers can us Node.js to build Javascript systems that interact with the Web browsers. In addition, many frameworks and add-ons are based on Javascript, including: jQuery, D3, React, and Angular. Javascript is a robust language that provides an easy way to get into programming. JavaScript supports valuable skills that programmers can later on apply to other languages, such Python, Java or C++. These skills include object-oriented and asynchronous programming. Object-oriented programming is a way of thinking, that produces code that is organized and structured for maximum reusability.

This course is for students with or without previous programming experience. Students without previous programming experience will learn how to program and will acquire a set of transferable skills. Students with previous programming experience will learn how to transfer their programming skills to a new language, and will gain a deeper understanding of front-end and user interface development.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Applied Experiments and MeasurementExplore hypothesis generation, design and set up of experiments (AB tests), quasi-experimental methods (regression, matching, heterogeneous treatment effects, etc.), interpreting results and uncertainty, and communicating insights to various audiences; with a focus on impacting
practical business and product decisions.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Library FoundationsIntroduction to structures and practices within the rapidly-evolving field of librarianship.
prepares students for their graduate work here.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Responsible Data ManagementExplore common data collection, management, and sharing practices in information technology and emerging technologies. Students will
examine the human, social, and ethical impact of these practices and work on group projects to design data systems that are centered around broader
impact and social responsibilities.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Nonprofit Management and StrategyThis course examines key issues, challenges, and opportunities in the creation, management, and leadership of nonprofit organizations. Among the topics to be considered are nonprofit creation, mission management, organizational leadership, funding strategies, collaboration, and the impact of the public policy environment. We will use exercises and case studies to apply broad themes to practical issues. Guest speakers will periodically share their experiences running nonprofits. Relevant to students planning to work in, with, or through nonprofit organizations in a variety of fields (e.g., arts and culture, human services etc.).
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: UX Hardware Design in the Corporate WorldThe emphasis of this course will focus on how to be successful in a UX career in a corporate setting, focusing on hardware product design. Students will become familiar with product development phase gates leading up to a product's launch, and what UX methodologies might be most useful to employ at each phase. In order to build cross-functional empathy, we will explore the roles of the extended product team players (e.g. Architecture, Marketing, Engineering, Program Management, Product Management, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, etc.) and discuss when to engage with them and how. We will also explore how to align design recommendations with a company's financial goals by touching on how to read a company's quarterly report, prioritizing UX requirements through a fiscally responsible lens, and business case development.

My goal for this course is that students come away with skills that will equip them with awareness of each corporate function's lingo ("talk the talk") and modus operandi ("walk the walk"), such that they can successfully ensure the adoption of their UX designs and recommendations. Implementing what we learn will also forge strong rapport and relationships with other product team counterparts. This rapport will pay off future dividends and help differentiate ourselves from others in our discipline, building a strong foundation from which to launch a fruitful UX career.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Foundations of Data ScienceFoundational data science-related techniques and their essential mathematical and computational background.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Knowledge Infrastructures and ManagementExploration of the knowledge infrastructures that support the creation, management, storage, curation, and use of information within libraries, archives, organizations, and governments. In this course, students will learn how knowledge infrastructures such as repositories, classification systems, databases, networks, standards, or metadata both shape and are shaped by governmental policy, institutional decision making, technical advances, and professional and personal value systems.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: UX & Product ManagementBuild awareness of the Product Management practice, surface shared goals and processes between PM and UX, highlight possible areas of conflict, and discover approaches to forming an effective collaborative relationship.
INF 385TSpecial Topics in Information Science: Critical Data StudiesThis course introduces students to the critical study of data through the landscape of networked
information and communication technologies (ICTs)—their history, present, and future. It will
examine the social impact and technical developments of data technologies, defined as any
system designed to gather, process, or distribute information and data through network
architecture.
INF 385T.01Special Topics in Information Science: Presenting InformationVisual, numerical, textual, and verbal presentation of information based on fundamental theories of human information perception and communication. Examples may include tables, graphs, dashboards, infographics, and reports.
INF 385T.02Special Topics in Information Science: VisualizationExamine the opportunities and challenges for using crowdsourcing to teach computers to "see".
INF 385T.03Special Topics in Information Science: Human Computation and CrowdsourcingIntroduction to the theory, methods, and applications of human computation and crowdsourcing; covering a breadth of key concepts as well as more specialized depth in one or more key sub-areas.
INF 385T.04Special Topics in Information Science: Mobile Interaction DesignIntroduction to the design of mobile interactions with emphasis on research and analysis, conceptual design, mobile interface prototyping, and the basics of interface evaluation and usability testing.
INF 385T.05Special Topics in Information Science: Data MiningA hands-on introductory overview of the applications, methods, tools, and technologies that constitute data science and data mining. Fundamentals of Python and R programming languages and relevant libraries. A semester project applying the learned methods and technologies to a specific dataset.
INF 385T.06Special Topics in Information Science: Information Modeling An introduction to fundamental information modeling methods such as relational database design, conceptual modeling, markup systems, and ontologies.
INF 385T.07Special Topics in Information Science: Information Science in the Intelligence CommunityIntroduction to the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and the world of espionage from a Library and Information Science perspective: how intelligence agencies collect, manage, and analyze data and information to produce actionable insights for policymakers.
INF 385T.08Special Topics in Information Science: Information EthicsExamination of contemporary information ethics issues applying a variety of ethical theories, including non-Western and feminist theories.
INF 385T.09Special Topics in Information Science: Data WranglingAn introduction to working with data - reading a variety of formats, designing a database schema, and introductory programming skills for inserting, querying, and transforming of data.
INF 385T.10Special Topics in Information Science: Interaction DesignIntroduction to the design and production of useful and elegant interactive experiences, including iterative design, prototyping, and user testing.
INF 385T.11Special Topics in Information Science: Crowdsourcing for Computer VisionExamine the opportunities and challenges for using crowdsourcing to teach computers to "see".
INF 385T.12Special Topics in Information Science: Ethics of AIIdentify and address a variety of ethical challenges related to AI and its applications. Apply a broad range of ethical theories, including non-Western and feminist theories, to contemporary issues in the design, development, and deployment of AI-based systems.
INF 385T.13Special Topics in Information Science: Human-AI Interaction Introduction to combining human and machine intelligence to benefit people and society. Explore cutting-edge research on a number of subjects related to human-AI interaction, including the psychological and societal impacts of AI as well as design guidelines and methods for
human-centered AI.
INF 385UDigital Media CollectionsCollection design, resource selection, description and organization, development of user access mechanisms. May include collection considerations in regards to various media, workflow and project management, audience analysis, and notions of authorship in the collection context.
INF 385VHealth InformaticsIntroduction to health informatics; includes fundamentals of information in biomedicine, nursing, public health, bioinformatics and genomics, electronic records, and integrated systems.
INF 385WSecurity InformaticsExplores information, computer, and network security in several contexts. Examines business impacts of security, societal implications of the protection of information resources, and technical aspects of securing information technology systems and data.
INF 386History of Information and SocietyTopics on the histories of information; libraries; archives; information science, technology, and businesses; conservation; and museums.

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INF 386History of Information and Society: History of Information in the United StatesA survey of the history of information, with a focus on information professions and centers (e.g. libraries, archives, schools, museums, newspapers, social media, non-profit/for-profit corporations, government settings, etc.) in the United States over the last 150 years. Interdisciplinary examination of 'information' and its manifestations in historical but also philosophical, sociological, political, economic, journalistic, and technological contexts.
INF 386CArchives, Records, and Preservation in the Modern WorldProgress of archival enterprise, records management, and preservation administration from the Renaissance to the present.
INF 386EInformation and CultureExamines information as a cultural phenomenon; may include e-commerce, privacy and secrecy, censorship, information as a commodity, Internet culture, access to cultural heritage, and control of the cultural record.

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INF 386EInformation and Culture: Planning and Understanding ExhibitsExhibits are a powerful way for libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions to engage the public with their collections. This course offers students the opportunity to plan and install an exhibit, focusing on objectives such as: crafting a narrative around physical objects; drafting exhibit text; accommodating media preservation issues; building basic display supports; and publicizing the exhibit. Students will learn about the historical origins of modern-day exhibit practices, and will visit and evaluate current exhibits on campus and in the Austin area.
INF 386GGender, Technology, and InformationDefinitions of and metaphors for technologies; in-depth analysis of feminism and science and technologies studies, masculinities and technologies, woman's underrepresentation in technology, reproductive and sexual technologies, domestic technologies, design and architecture, book clubs and reading, and gender and (information) articulation work.

INF 386HTheory and Methods of Oral HistoryTheories of oral history; practical methods for producing, recording, annotating, and searching oral and video histories; archival issues related to documentation of oral histories; use of oral histories in various scholarly fields.
INF 387AdministrationTheory and practice in the design, behavior, evaluation, and administration of libraries and other information agencies and systems. Marketing of information organizations and resources. Administrative applications of technology.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
INF 387.05School Library Management IDesigned for students pursuing Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification in school librarianship. Examine the philosophy, objectives, and management of the school library with an emphasis on standards and competencies, and the roles of the school librarian as collection curator, literacy leader, and program administrator.
INF 387.06School Library Management IIDesigned for students pursuing Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification in school librarianship. Examine the philosophy, objectives, and management of the school library with an emphasis on the roles of the school librarian as an instructional partner and information specialist.
INF 387CManaging Information OrganizationsManagement theory, concepts, processes, and practices as applied to information agencies and systems.
INF 387EEvaluating Information ProgramsUse of evaluation in support of decision making, setting priorities, allocating scarce resources, and improving programs. Students study how to conceptualize, design, implement, and report on evaluation in the context of working with a local client.
INF 387MInformation MarketingExamines the marketing of information agencies, systems, services, publications, and software and hardware products to consumers. Includes marketing research, planning, user studies, product development, communication, pricing and distribution for profit and nonprofit organizations.
INF 387TInformation Technology and WorkExamines the role information technology plays in modern work. Case studies of historical and modern examples of technology implementation and work transformation. Includes qualitative techniques, such as interviewing and observing, for data collection; data analysis; and presentation of data.
INF 388DPlanning and Management of Programs for Children and Young AdultsDesigning and planning effective services and programs for children and young adults: technologies, information need analysis, and trends.
INF 388EHistorical Museums: Context and PracticeThe process of exhibit creation in historical museums, from planning through development to opening and maintenance, as a negotiation among stakeholders for influence on the story that is told. Students visit local historical museums and examine how presentations are influenced by the institutional position of the museum, including its history and resources; the concerns of museum employees; the influence of the audience and of those who are directly affected or represented by an exhibit; and the role of contractual professionals.
INF 388KOrganizational EnvironmentsMission, goals, and objectives of specific information settings.

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INF 388K.01Public LibrariesHistory, missions, values, governance, funding, services, user communities, architecture, leadership, and issues in public librarianship.
INF 388K.02Academic LibrariesThe relationship of academic library management to trends in postsecondary education, to the institution the library serves, and to the research community at large.
INF 388K.03Special LibrariesDevelopment and management of special libraries and information centers.
INF 388K.05Rare Book and Special CollectionsAdministration of rare book and manuscript collections. Introduction to analytical bibliography.
INF 388K.06Law LibrariesOverview of law librarianship, the discipline of law, and the culture of the legal environment, including the context in which law librarians, legal publishers, and other legal information professionals work.
INF 388LProfessional Experience and Project Study of a practical problem, current phenomenon, or professional issue in an institutional setting.

Conference course. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.
INF 388RPracticum in School LibrariesDesigned for students pursuing Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification in school librarianship. Fieldwork in varied school library settings under the supervision of qualified personnel.

At least 160 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

Participants will not ordinarily receive monetary compensation.

Note: In order to count INF 388R toward the MSIS Capstone requirement, students must also participate in INF 388L class meetings and the end-of-semester poster presentation.
INF 188TInternship in Libraries and Other Information AgenciesMinimum 40 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

May not be counted toward any degree in the School of Information.

Required Form: https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/images/iSchool_x88T_Application_Form.pdf
INF 288TInternship in Libraries and Other Information AgenciesMinimum 80 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

May not be counted toward any degree in the School of Information.

Required Form: https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/images/iSchool_x88T_Application_Form.pdf
INF 388TInternship in Libraries and Other Information AgenciesSupervised fieldwork.

Minimum 125 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

May not be counted toward any degree in the School of Information.

Required Form: https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/images/iSchool_x88T_Application_Form.pdf
INF 389CArchival and Records EnterpriseTheory and practice of archival administration and records management. Problems in acquiring, organizing, and providing for use of archives and office records; issues in deterioration and care of paper, books, photographic material, magnetic records, and other media through preservation programs for libraries and archives.


May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
INF 389EIntroduction to Records ManagementSystems for controlling recorded information in an organizational setting.
INF 389GIntroduction to Electronic and Digital RecordsExamines personal recordkeeping and information management to explore the creation, management, and preservation of digital information. Includes current developments in digital technology that affect recordkeeping.
INF 389JAppraisal and Selection of RecordsInvestigates the history, theory, and practice of selecting and appraising records information for permanent or quasi-permanent retention in an archival environment. Explores influences of other stakeholders on the selection and appraising process.
INF 389KLife Cycle Metadata for Digital ObjectsConstructing the "metadata continuum" in order to understand how metadata may function as an authenticating wrapper for an electronic record. Analysis of the elements of the continuum, including records surveys and inventories, creation metadata, active management metadata, records schedules, accession records, cataloging and description metadata, maintenance records, and usage records.
INF 389MIntroduction to Issues in Records InformationExploration of the fundamentals of records information and their role in society.
INF 389NSeminar in Archival EnterpriseTheory and practice of archival administration and records management. Problems in acquiring, organizing, preserving, and providing for use of administrative and collected archives.

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INF 389RIntroduction to Archival Enterprise IIntroduction to the records aspect of archival enterprise, from acquisition to use, with emphasis on arrangement and description.
INF 389SIntroduction to Archival Enterprise IIAdministrative and professional issues, including organizing the work of a repository, management issues, marketing, space, law, and ethics.
INF 390CCopyright: Legal and Cultural PerspectivesDigital and other important communication technologies; how copyright in the United States developed and has evolved; and copyright seen from a number of disciplinary points of view, such as legal studies, cultural history, and public policy. Other subjects may include the cultural commons; natural rights arguments for copyright versus social bargain and statutory arguments; identifying and protecting the public interest in information; the law of copyright and cultural categories such as the author, the work, intellectual property, and creation; and important federal court cases.
INF 390NInformation PolicyCritical examination of conflicts and trends in information policy in private organizations and in federal, state, and international public-sector organizations.

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INF 390NInformation Policy: Cybersecurity Law and PolicyA deep dive into a broad range of legal and policy issues associated with cybersecurity, intended as a comprehensive introduction to the topic and the many public and private institutions involved in it. See instructor's previous syllabus sample.
INF 390NInformation Policy: Communication Law and PolicyExamines communication policy in light of domestic and international structural, economic and technological changes. We will investigate how notions of control, access and expression have changed during the 20th and the 21st centuries, examining communication policies and regulation against an historical backdrop of technological innovation. The definitions and controversies around what constitutes the public interest intersect with policies for specific media systems including broadcasting, cablecasting, the Internet, social media, and now AI. Cultural ramifications, copyright, privacy, and impacts on people and speech are related domains we will address, comparing global frameworks as appropriate. Our goal will be to understand the backgrounds and foundations that bring us to these concerns and to frame them in critical ways.
INF 390N.01Federal Information PolicyExploration of major information-policy conflicts around topics such as privacy, surveillance, and freedom of information; in-depth analysis of the implications of digital technologies in the post-9/11 United States. Designed to help students develop skill in policy analysis as a research method and familiarity with many kinds of sources of information about federal information policy.
INF 390N.02Seminar in Information PolicyAnalysis of issues and trends in information policy in various environments.
INF 390PTopics in PrivacyPolicy, value systems, and critical theory regarding privacy, studied from historical, sociological, feminist, or other perspectives.

Repeatable with Different Topics
INF 391DDoctoral Inquiry in Information StudiesTopics in the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of information studies.

Repeatable with Different Topics.
INF 391D.06Directed ReadingsThe individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the iSchool Registration/Course Administrator for registration.
INF 391D.07Directed ResearchThe individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the iSchool Registration/Course Administrator for registration.
INF 391D.08Introduction to Doctoral Research and Theory IFoundations of inquiry in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and a review of theories and methods of inquiry in information studies in particular.
INF 391D.09Introduction to Doctoral Research and Theory IIEpistemological concepts and processes of theory generation and testing in information studies, with special attention to research methods and specific problems of interest to the student.
INF 391D.10Survey of Information StudiesAn overview of the major ideas, concepts, and theories of information studies.
INF 391D.11The Research EnterpriseAn overview of the nature and purposes of research, and common methods and methodologies in information studies.
INF 391D.12Disciplinary Foundations For Information StudiesAn overview of concepts, results, and perspectives from philosophical, social science, humanistic, design, and technological disciplines that provide important underpinnings for information studies.
INF 391EAdvanced Topics in Information StudiesRepeatable with Different Topics.
INF 391FAdvanced Topics in Research Methods, Methodologies, and DesignRepeatable with Different Topics
INF 391FAdvanced Topics in Research Methods, Methodologies, and Design: Quantitative Research MethodsThis course starts by discussing broad landscape of epistemological and theoretical perspectives
INF 391FAdvanced Topics in Research Methods, Methodologies, and Design: Qualitative Research MethodsExplores a variety of approaches to qualitative methods including ethnography, participant observation, case studies, grounded theory, phenomenology, action research, and so forth. Students will have a hands-on opportunity to conduct their own research project in which they will learn, discuss, and reflect upon the procedures of qualitative research.

INF 391GDoctoral Writing SeminarIntensive writing, critique, and rewriting to assist senior doctoral students with refining their research writing in preparation for qualifying papers, dissertation proposals, and formal publications.

May be repeated for credit.
INF 392CPreservation Administration and ServicesTheory and practice of preservation administration and services. Problems in planning, organizing, and implementing preservation work in libraries, archives, and museums.

May be repeated for credit.
INF 392DPreservation BasicsFundamental issues and problem solving in the preservation of cultural heritage collections in libraries and archives. Topics include the development and ethics of preservation and conservation, types and causes of deterioration, preventive care and stabilization, monitoring and controlling interior environments, reformatting, and performing preservation-needs assessments.
INF 392EMaterials in Libraries, Archives, and MuseumsUnderlying factors in the physical nature of materials; concepts of permanence, durability, and deterioration; challenges of both traditional and modern collections; emphasis on print and photographic collections.
INF 392FRisk Assessment and Collections ManagementAgents of deterioration, including physical forces, security, disaster, and environmental conditions; risk assessment, strategies to reduce risk, and personal safety.
INF 392GManagement of Preservation ProgramsManagement of specific preservation strategies for cultural record; preservation policy; the selection process for preservation; minor mending and repair operations; library binding and conservation treatment; preservation assessments; emergency preparedness; contracting for services; and budgeting, grant writing, and fund- raising for preservation.
INF 392HCreating Sustainable Digital CollectionsHands-on activities that focus on building sustainable collections of digitized resources. Designed to help students gain curatorial understanding of the media to be digitized and knowledge of and experience with the technical and managerial aspects of the digitization process. Includes creation of metadata and digital preservation strategies for long-term access.
INF 392KDigital Archiving and PreservationExamines the permanent archiving of digital information. Covers media refreshment, emulation, migration, and electronic records repository construction and administration. Case study projects involving campus repositories and off-campus institutions. Students use legacy hardware and software and digital forensics tools to preprocess digital collections for repository storage. Also explores issues in long-term electronic records preservation.
INF 392LIntroduction to Audio Preservation and ReformattingStudy of audio recording through a chronological examination of the development of recording; basic care and preservation of recordings; economics of audio preservation; and stability concerns of modern media.
INF 392MAdvanced Audio Preservation and ReformattingExploration of changing concepts in the nature of audio information in different formats, issues of access within the context of preservation, criteria for prioritization of materials to be reformatted, considerations in invasive versus minimal restoration, and study of rare formats.
INF 392PThe Politics of PreservationIntroduction to the components of the media industries, using the available literature as well as the University's film and video resources. The course employs both a theoretical and a practical approach to the archival media product. Debate over defining historical media material as artifact complements discussion of the realities of digitization and physical deterioration.
INF 393CConservation Laboratory TechniquesAnalysis, housing, and treatment of physical objects.

Repeatable with Different Topics
INF 393CConservation Laboratory Techniques: Introduction to Paper ConservationIntroduction to the ethical principles of conservation; conservation documentation; and hands-on treatment techniques for prolonging the lifetime of cultural materials.
INF 393CConservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and PracticeIn this course, students learn collections care strategies that enable today's information stewards to protect our growing cultural record. Scientific foundations and practical exercises will address common preservation challenges, such as environmental control, mold, insects, pollutants, and light damage. Modern topics in health, safety, and sustainability will highlight the developing nature of the field. Students will evaluate preservation risks for books, paper, electronic media, and other collections materials.
INF 393C.08Conservation Science IIntroduction to the physical and chemical properties of materials used in fabrication; and identification and repair of books, photographs, manuscripts, and related objects.
INF 393C.09Conservation Science IIIntroduction to the physical and chemical properties of materials used in fabrication; and identification and repair of books, photographs, manuscripts, and related objects.
INF 393C.10Treatment Techniques for Flat PaperBasic techniques for care and handling of paper materials including but not limited to mending, dry cleaning, humidification and flattening, exhibit design and installation, enclosures, and documentation.
INF 393C.11Treatment Techniques for Bound MaterialsBasic techniques for care and handling of bound materials including but not limited to sewing structure, minor mends, and enclosures.
INF 397Research in Information StudiesMethods and subjects of research in information studies.

Repeatable with Different Topics

NOTE: MSIS students must earn a grade of B or better in the MSIS core courses (below) in order for the courses to apply to the master's degree. A grade of B- does NOT satisfy this requirement.
INF 397Research in Information Studies: Data Management and the Research Life CycleThis class equips thoughtful thinkers with powerful data science skills. You will learn how to manage and work with complex and big datasets in social science research, particularly in policy and nonprofit studies. You are expected to learn the following skills and respond to "big questions" that have social importance:
1) Understand the structure of data and how to work with big and complex datasets;
2) Understand the workflows of acquiring and managing data;
3) Able to conduct data-intensive and replicable social science research.

*NOTE: In previous years, this topic was offered as INF 385T. These classes are identical, and students may not receive credit for both versions.
INF 397Research in Information Studies: Introduction to Machine Learning/SALLarge datasets are increasingly becoming available across many sectors such as healthcare, energy, and online markets. This course focuses on methods that allow “learning” from such datasets to uncover underlying relationships and patterns in the data, with a focus on predictive performance of various models that can be built to represent the underlying function generating the data.

Topics to be covered: Linear Regression, Classification, Resampling Methods, Linear Model Selection and Regularization, Tree-Based Methods, Support Vector Machines, Unsupervised Learning (Clustering).
INF 397.01Bibliography and Methods in Historical ResearchSources of information for, and techniques of conducting, investigations in history.
INF 397.02Practicum in ResearchThe individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

INF 397.03Digital Libraries ResearchExploration of theoretical and practical research on creating digital collections and making them available.
INF 397.04Seeking Funding for Information StudiesDesigned to help students gain an understanding of and hands-on experience with the pursuit of funding for information studies. Students investigate possible funding sources, and develop at least one grant or contract application.
INF 397CUnderstanding Research Survey of the goals, methods, processes, and products of systematic inquiry. Designed to prepare students to critically evaluate information studies research.
INF 397DBibliography and Methods in Historical ResearchSources of information for and techniques of conducting investigations in history.
INF 698AThesisThe individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

Please refer to the iSchool Capstone Handbook for instructions on how to register for the Master's Thesis.

NOTE: All Capstone courses require student participation in an end-of-semester poster session. Please see poster session guidelines at http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/programs/masters/capstone/poster_session_guidelines for further information.
INF 698BThesisThe individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

INF 698B can only be taken immediately after completion of INF 698A. To register, please contact the iSchool Course Administrator.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

NOTE: Besides working with their individual Faculty Supervisors, students must also contact the instructors of INF 388L/R in order to attend aggregated Capstone class meetings during the times currently scheduled for INF 388L/R. All Capstone courses require student participation in an end-of-semester poster session.
INF 398RMaster's ReportPreparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

The individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

Please refer to the iSchool Capstone Handbook for instructions on how to register for the Master's Report.

NOTE: Besides working with their individual Faculty Supervisors, students must also contact the instructors of INF 388L/R in order to attend aggregated Capstone class meetings during the times currently scheduled for INF 388L/R. All Capstone courses require student participation in an end-of-semester poster session.

INF 398TSupervised Teaching in Information StudiesTeaching strategies for course design, syllabus creation, material development, classroom activities, student engagement, and grading. Additional subjects may include negotiation of course load and timing, course marketing, TA management, online teaching, and doctoral teaching/advising.

May be repeated for credit as a teaching practicum.
INF 399WDissertationWriting of the dissertation. The individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

May be repeated for credit.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.
INF 699WDissertationWriting of the dissertation. The individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

May be repeated for credit.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.
INF 999WDissertationWriting of the dissertation. The individual student works under supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Students must present the faculty member's name to the graduate coordinator for registration.

May be repeated for credit.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.