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.