IS 390

Fall 2017 All Classes

All Classes
Special Topics in Information Studies

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Directed and supervised investigation of selected topics in information studies that may include among others computers and culture; information policy; community information systems; production, retrieval and evaluation of scientific or social science knowledge; computer-mediated communication; and computer-supported cooperative work.

May be repeated. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

IS 390 class schedule data for fall 2017
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
68256
Lecture-Discussion
CC
10:00AM -11:20AM
MW
29 Psychology Building
Duffy, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/28/17-12/13/17
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Computers and Culture
Section Info:
Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Meets with INFO 390CC. Description: 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.
Restriction(s):
Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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