INFO 390

Spring 2015 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Special Topics

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Explores a variety of informatics topics. Topics and prerequisites vary by section; see current Class Schedule for details.

May be repeated if topics vary.

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INFO 390 class schedule data for spring 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
57902	Lecture-Discussion	CC	10:00AM -11:20AM	MW	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Computers and Culture Section Info: Sophomores, juniors and seniors. Explores cultural ideas about computers, including hopes and fears about the effects of computers on our lives. Will analyze images of computers in fiction and movies. The course will also examine hackers, online subcultures, and other computer-related subcultures, and the integration of computers into various cultural practices. Meets with LIS 390CC. 3 UG hours. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
53741	Lecture-Discussion	RGI	1:00PM -2:20PM	MW	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Velez, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Race, Gender & Info Tech Section Info: Topic: Race, Gender and Information Technology. Open to sophomores, juniors or seniors. See section description at http://www.lis.illinois.edu/oc/courses/catalog/catalog.html Meets with LIS 390RGI (36574). This course critically examines the ways in which information technologies are both the source and consequence of race and gender relations. Will explore theories of race, gender and technology and apply these to case studies of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Particular attention will be given to globalization, privacy and surveillance, labor, and digital enclosures. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
62506	Lecture-Discussion	W1A	11:00AM -12:20PM	WF	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Ginger, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Web Technologies & Techniques Section Info: This course provides an introduction to the technologies behind the Web. Topics covered include: hypertext, hypermedia, the history of the Web, the role of Web standards and their impact on the development of Web resources. The course introduces principles of Web design and usability. Students will gain an understanding how the Web works and how to design, construct, evaluate, and maintain Web-based materials. Meets with LIS 390 W1A. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.