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IS 1200
Principles of Information Science
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4 QH |
Provides an overview of the key theories, concepts, and themes of information
science. Examines information processing and communication systems from the
perspective of the technology that provides the information, and the people,
organizations, industries, and societies that are affected by it. Topics
include information and decision making; human information processing; data
modeling; systems theory; definition and types of information systems and
application domains; and societal and organizational impacts of information
technology (the end-user computing revolution; the Internet and the World Wide
Web; electronic commerce; privacy and computer ethics; information and the
global economy). Prereq. COM1100 or MSC1336.
(Register for COM1315) Focuses on the use and properties of relational database
management systems. Uses the entity-
relationship model on example problems. Presets the SQL language. Topics may
include indexing, query optimization, and object-oriented databases. Requires
implementing a database schema and writing a short application program on a
commercial database management system. Nonmajors with programming experience in
C are welcome. Prereq. COM1101 or programming experience in a high-level
language.
Studies the principles and techniques for organizing and searching large
heterogeneous data collections. Topics covered include retrieval models; text
and hypertext representation and indexing; query formulation and search
strategies; browsing, information visualization, and relevance feedback; and
evaluation metrics. Advanced topics may include distributed information
retrieval, knowledge-based approaches, and retrieval from multimedia databases.
Prereq. COM1201.
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IS 1361
Information System Analysis and Design
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4 QH |
Develops an understanding of the planning, analysis, and design processes
involved in information system development. Provides students with an
opportunity to learn to critically analyze information behavior and
requirements in context; to identify and articulate the information-processing
issues at hand; and to develop a high-level design for an information system
that successfully responds to those issues. Covers general systems theory with
emphasis on the methodologies and procedures used in organizational problem
solving and systems development. Topics include methods for data collection;
cost benefit analysis; feasibility analysis; logical design leading to
functional specifications; rapid prototyping and CASE tools; evaluation and
re-engineering of existing systems. Prereq. COM1101 or MSC1336.
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IS 1362
Information System Development
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4 QH |
Covers the process of implementing and deploying information systems. Discusses
both technical and managerial aspects of information system development. Topics
include the system development life cycle; platform and database selection and
integration issues; physical design leading to detailed specifications;
software construction; testing and software quality assurance; and system
security. Discusses techniques and tools for project management and system
performance evaluation; end-user training; system delivery; post-implementation
review; and maintenance and re-engineering. Students are required to
participate in course projects resulting in an implemented system. Prereq.
COM1204 and IS1361.
(Register for COM1410) Focuses on approaches to making computers act
intelligently by studying current methods for automated understanding, problem
solving, and learning. Students perform experiments with semantic nets, logical
deduction systems, evidential reasoning systems, and/or neural nets. Prereq.
COM1340.
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IS 1420
Human-Computer Interaction
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4 QH |
Introduces the principles of human-computer interface design, and the
methodology of usability engineering. Topics include user characteristics and
the influence of context on user interface goals; dos and don'ts for the major
elements of graphical user interfaces (windows, icons, menus, and pointers),
guidelines for the use of color, error handling, on-line help, and adaptive
technology. Examines the software life cycle from a usability perspective, and
develops a methodology for iteratively creating and evaluating user interfaces
to ensure that their performance in context conforms to the designer's goals.
Students are required to participate in a project to design a user interface
and evaluate its usability. Prereq. COM1101 or MSC1336.
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IS 1510
Empirical Research Methods for Information Science
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4 QH |
Explores empirical methods for studying the performance, effectiveness, and
impact of information systems, including both the technological and the human
components. Topics include conceptualization, operationalization, and
measurement; research design; modes of data collection including experiments,
survey research, and observation; quantitative and qualitative methods for data
analysis; sampling; comparison and critical evaluation of empirical research
techniques. Discusses the ethics of data collection and experimental design,
considering the different contexts in which information is collected, and
information systems are used and evaluated. Prereq. COM1101 or MSC1336, and a
course in statistics.
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IS 1611
Information Science Field Study
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1 QH |
Taken during the final co-op period in the senior year. Employs the cooperative
education experience in order to observe and analyze information processing and
communication behavior in context. Activities include: maintaining a journal of
observations and experiences; participating in periodic electronic conferences
with fellow students; and communicating through e-mail with the instructor to
discuss insights recorded in the journal. Prereq. IS1510 and information
science major.
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IS 1612
Information Science Senior Project
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4 QH |
A capstone course that continues the work of IS1611. Develops a sophisticated
understanding of the mutual interaction between context and technology.
Requires student to write an in-depth research paper that reflects on and
analyzes the observations and experiences of the field study, using the
information science literature to interpret and better understand those
experiences. Students will participate in a seminar in which each student
presents the results of his/her research. Prereq. IS1611.
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IS 1777
Honors Adjunct Information Science
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1 QH |
Allows honors students who do not have an honors section to do honors work in
one of the information science courses while enrolled in the regular course.
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IS 1800
Directed Study in Information Science
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4 QH |
Provides students strong in information science and related subjects a chance
to develop the art and skill needed to work independently and creatively in
information science. Directed study can be used as an opportunity to examine
familiar material in fresh ways or to explore new material that is not offered
in formal courses. Prereq. Permission of instructor. May be repeated for
credit.
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IS 1805
Readings in Information Science
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2 QH |
Selected readings under the supervision of a faculty member. Prereq. IS1200 and
permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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IS 1810
Topics in Information Science
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4 QH |
Lectures by faculty on current topics in information science. Topics vary from
quarter to quarter. Prereq. IS1200 and permission of instructor. May be
repeated up to three times for credit with changes in topics.
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IS 1820
Information Science Undergraduate Thesis
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4 QH |
Interested students should contact the college for approval and registration
information. Prereq. IS1200 and permission of thesis adviser and approval of
the College Undergraduate Committee.
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IS 1821
Information Science Thesis Continuation
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4 QH |
Prereq. IS1820 and permission of adviser. May be repeated for credit.
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IS 1830
Information Science Undergraduate Project
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4 QH |
Offers students the opportunity to develop information systems, conduct
experiments, or engage in other information science projects under the
supervision of a project adviser. Prereq. IS1200 and permission of the project
adviser. May be repeated for credit with approval of the College Undergraduate
Committee.
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IS 1831
Information Science Project Continuation
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4 QH |
Prereq. IS1830 and permission of adviser. May be repeated for credit.
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