Information & Library Science Department ILS 501 outline

ILS 501

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Principles and applications of computers and information technologies in libraries and information centers. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The student will demonstrate mastery of basic terminologies, concepts, and theories related to information science and technology.
• The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies used in library including introductory knowledge of computer hardware, software, telecommunication, networks, and digital formats used by libraries.
• The student will demonstrate mastery of advanced techniques, skills and knowledge necessary for searching the Web.
• The student will demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge necessary for the development of a Web page
• The student will demonstrate proficiency in using MS Office software programs. 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

       I.  Unit 1: Introduction and housekeeping

      II.  Unit 2: Definition of Information and Information Science

     III.  Unit 3: Hardware issues

       IV.  Unit 4: Software Issues

        V.  Unit 5: Searching

       VI.  Unit 6: Management Issues

      VII.  Unit 7: Internet

     VIII.  Unit 8: LANs

        IX.  Unit 9: Telecommunication Issues

         X.  Unit 10: Media Formats

        XI.  Unit 11: Future Prospects

      XII.   Unit 12: Final Exam 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Participation/Contribution 20% 
Final Exam 20% 
Group Bibliographic Essay 20% 
Web Search Exercise 20% 
"Menu" Exercise 20%

 

SUGGESTED TEXTS / TEXTS USED IN THE PAST

Brian K. Williams and Stacey C. Sawyer (2007). Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers & Communications (7th Edition) ISBN# 0072260718 

 

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.