IS 590

Spring 2018 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 2

Advanced Problems in Information Sciences

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Variety of newly developed and special topics courses on different aspects of the information sciences intended to augment the existing curriculum, offered as sections of IS 590.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated.

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IS 590 class schedule data for spring 2018
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
67392	Lecture-Discussion	AT	1:00PM -3:50PM	T	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Bonn, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Issues Scholarly Communication Section Info: Description: A basic level of scholarly communication literacy and sophistication is an increasing requirement of academic librarians, both to inform their work and to make those librarians effective partners in the scholarly enterprise. This course is designed to cultivate and develop that literacy. It will address topics such as: the established modes of scholarly communication and the emergence of alternatives influenced by the growth of social media and other forms of networked communication; the divide between formal and informal modes of scholarly communication and the current state of flux as that divide begins to collapse; the varying economies of scholarship (the reputation and prestige economy, the financial economy both in the market and in the mission-driven research academy, and the economic impact of scholarly communication decisions upon library budgets); modes of credentialing scholarship and their impact upon professional advancement, with special attention to peer review and its (current?) discontents; scholarship as intellectual property and the most effective ways to manage that property and achieve scholarly goals; and issues in access and preservation as they relate to ensuring the future of the scholarly conversation. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67623	Online	BAO	7:00PM -9:00PM	R	n.a.	Gough, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Business Analytics Section Info: A foundational course in practical data analytics for the beginner. Students will be introduced to current data analysis tools and techniques for the querying, transformation, summarization, visualization, and modeling of data. Concurrently, the course will explore the terminology and theory behind data analysis and delve into the soft skills required to become an analytics advocate in the workplace. Tools used will include R, MySQL, and Tableau. No prior experience is assumed. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67747	Online	DHO	4:30PM -6:30PM	M	n.a.	Fenlon, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Digital Humanities Section Info: Will look at some of the history of digital humanities, examine some case studies of digital tools and methods applied to humanities material in the context of research, and consider the implications of such projects for libraries, both in terms of providing support to their creators and in terms of collecting the results. This course considers fundamental concepts and common technologies to understand how they enable and constrain digital scholarship in the humanities, and to explore the abundant opportunities and challenges that digital projects pose for libraries. Through lectures, discussion, and hands-on use of digital tools and humanities data, students will gain familiarity with the shape and prominent features of the extensive landscape of digital humanities research, along with some of the basic skills required to navigate it. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67395	Laboratory-Discussion	DT	9:30AM -12:20PM	W	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Torvik, V	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Data Mining Section Info: Data mining refers to the process of exploring large datasets with the goal of uncovering interesting patterns. This process usually involves a number of tasks such as data collection, pre-processing, and characterization; model fitting, selection, and evaluation; classification, clustering, and prediction. Although data mining has its roots in database management, it has grown into a discipline that focuses on algorithm design (to ensure computational feasibility) and statistical modeling (to separate the signal from the noise). It draws heavily upon a variety of other disciplines including statistics, machine learning, operations research, and information retrieval. Will cover the major data mining concepts, principles, and techniques that every information scientist should know about. Lectures will introduce and discuss the major approaches to data mining; computer lab sessions coupled with assignments will provide hands-on experience with these approaches; term projects offer the opportunity to use data mining in a novel way. Mathematical detail will be left to the students who are so inclined. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67973	Lecture-Discussion	DV	12:00PM -2:50PM	M	Bevier Hall	Turk, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Data Visualization Section Info: Data visualization is crucial to conveying information drawn from models, observations or investigations. This course will provide an overview of historical and modern techniques for visualizing data, drawing on quantitative, statistical, and network-focused datasets. Topics will include construction of communicative visualizations, the modern software ecosystem of visualization, and techniques for aggregation and interpretation of data through visualization.Particular attention will be paid to the Python ecosystem and multi-dimensional quantitative datasets. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67396	Lecture-Discussion	DW	1:00PM -3:50PM	R	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Wonderlich, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Data Warehousing and BI Section Info: This course examines the construction of a data warehouse and business intelligence system. It will review the roles and requirements of building the system, including data modelling and business intelligence product design. This course will explore real-world case studies of data warehouse and business intelligence projects leading to a final project to design a solution for a business case. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67521	Online	ELO	6:15PM -8:15PM	T	n.a.	Wong, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Section Title: E-Learning Section Info: 2 or 4 credits: Provides an introduction to a wide variety of online learning methods, including videos, multimedia tutorials, webinars, and online courses (including synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid models) with a focus on their use in libraries and information centers. The course will prepare students to develop patron-oriented e-learning resources and to lead online courses following best practices. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67972	Lecture-Discussion	ET	9:00AM -11:50AM	M	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Kendall, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Information Ethics Section Info: This course will introduce students to major ethical theories and their application to the design, management, and use of information and information technologies. Some of the topics and issues considered include: professional ethics, intellectual property, privacy, data mining, and information access. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67653	Lecture-Discussion	GE	9:00AM -11:00AM	M	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Miller, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Section Title: Genealogy and Library Service Section Info: 2 or 4 credits: Prerequisite: IS 504 or consent of instructor: This is a hybrid course that meets with IS 590 GEO. Provides a basic knowledge of U.S. genealogical and family history research, and explores ways in which librarians can best serve researchers in this field. This course will familiarize you with how to gather the major sources used in family history research, as well as how to properly analyze, organize, and document them. A variety of sources, both print and digital, will be covered including vital, census, church, military and land records. In addition to readings and lectures, students will complete a series of assignments in order to acquire research skills. Note: Students enrolled for 4 hours of credit will be required to complete a compiled genealogy and some personal monetary expenses should be expected of students completing this project (e.g., expenses incurred for ordering records, etc.). Acquiring the necessary documents could cost approximately $100.00 to $200.00, but this amount will vary depending on where the documents are located, and if any are available in online databases. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67625	Lecture-Discussion	GEO	9:00AM -11:00AM	M	Location Pending	Miller, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Section Title: Genealogy and Library Service Section Info: 2 or 4 credits: Prerequisite: IS 504 or consent of instructor: This is a hybrid course that meets with IS 590 GE. Provides a basic knowledge of U.S. genealogical and family history research, and explores ways in which librarians can best serve researchers in this field. This course will familiarize you with how to gather the major sources used in family history research, as well as how to properly analyze, organize, and document them. A variety of sources, both print and digital, will be covered including vital, census, church, military and land records. In addition to readings and lectures, students will complete a series of assignments in order to acquire research skills. Note: Students enrolled for 4 hours of credit will be required to complete a compiled genealogy and some personal monetary expenses should be expected of students completing this project (e.g., expenses incurred for ordering records, etc.). Acquiring the necessary documents could cost approximately $100.00 to $200.00, but this amount will vary depending on where the documents are located, and if any are available in online databases. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67414	Lecture-Discussion	GHG	1:00PM -3:50PM	M	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Brooks, I	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Global Health Informatics Section Info: The course will examine the current state of global health informatics from both a local and global perspective, including opportunities and challenges. Focus will be placed on the transition from paper-based records to electronic systems, with a particular emphasis on large international open-source initiatives and use of mobile devices. Guest speakers will share their experiences with WHO, international education based on mobile devices, and regulatory issues. Meets with IS 490 GHU Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67748	Online	GLO	6:15PM -8:15PM	R	n.a.	Witt, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Local, Regional, Global IS Section Info: [Expanded title: Local, Regional and Global Intersections in Library and Information Science]. Required course for joint African Studies/LIS Master's degree. This course explores traditions and trends in library and information science (LIS) from a global perspective incorporating local and regional intersections. Participants consider diverse information contexts emphasizing IS subfields including archives, community informatics, data curation, information policy, IS education, and youth services. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67635	Lecture-Discussion	IK	4:00PM -7:00PM	R	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Hart, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Expl Info Know Mgmt Strategies Section Info: This course covers information and knowledge in the workplace, building effective knowledge management strategies, and examining technologies for knowledge management, specifically Microsoft SharePoint. Some topics covered will include knowledge management objectives, business process analysis and improvement, information governance and standards, and strategic planning. The course prepares students on how to build a successful knowledge process for an organization. Emphasis will be on case studies, projects, and hands-on learning. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67688	Lecture-Discussion	MD	1:00PM -3:50PM	M	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Stodden, V	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Methods for Data Science Section Info: Prerequisites are LIS542 or equivalent (e.g. intro probability/stats STAT 100, CS361, or ECON 202) and LIS490IDS/CS398IDS/STAT430IDS or CS101 or equivalent; or consent of the instructor . Linear Algebra recommended at the level of MATH 125 or higher; Calculus recommended at the level of MATH 220. A dramatic increase in computing power has enabled new areas of data science to develop in statistical modeling and analysis. These areas cover predictive and descriptive learning bridge ideas and theory in statistics, computer science and artificial intelligence. We will cover many of these new methods including predictive learning such as estimating models from data to predict future outcomes, notably regression and classification models. Regression topics include linear regression with recent advances to deal with large numbers of variables, smoothing techniques, additive models, and local regression. Classification topics include discriminant analysis, logistic regression, support vector machines, generalized additive models, naive Bayes, mixture models and nearest neighbor methods. Lastly we develop neural networks and deep learning techniques, bridging the theory introduced in the earlier parts of the class to purely empirical methods. We situate these methods in the "data science lifecycle" as part of the larger set of practices in the discovery and communication of scientific findings. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67402	Lecture	OH	9:00AM -11:50AM	W	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	LaBarre, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Oral History Section Info: Introduces the theory and practice of oral history to graduate students in history, communication, library and information science and related fields through reading, discussion and practice with field work and interviewing. Over the last fifty years, oral history has moved from a controversial (and sometimes despised) technique on the margins of the discipline history, to one of the most important forms of historical knowledge production and dissemination in the academic and non-academic worlds. Yet its goals and relations to the communities it touches are often less than clear. Examines oral historical works, some canonical, some experimental, produced by historians, anthropologists, folklorists, sociologists and political activists. Up for discussion are questions of orality and literacy, privileged versus marginal histories, the problem of memory, problems of listening and learning how to ask, and debates about audience and presentation. Readings will cross continents (the Americas, Europe, Africa, South America) and historical periods from the 18th through the 21st centuries. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67854	Online	PBO	6:00PM -8:00PM	T	n.a.	Vincler, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Section Title: Print Culture & Material Book Section Info: [Expanded Title: Print Culture and the Material Book in the Age of Print] The course may be taken as 2 or 4 credits. 2 credit students need only attend the first 8 weeks. 4 credit students will write a research paper and lead a seminar session. This course will explore the approximate 500 year history of the printed book in the West from Gutenberg to our digital contemporary with the aim of better understanding the shifting power and purpose of the printing press historically. We will read the work of book historians and bibliographers, examine the role of the printed book in specific epochs such as the Reformation and Scientific Revolution, and examine how print has been used for censorship and propaganda, as well as for the production of knowledge. Particular attention will be paid to the types of material books found in research libraries and university special collections. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department.
67401	Lecture-Discussion	PC	4:00PM -6:50PM	W	Location Pending	Teper, J Ferris, Q	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Presv & Consv Spec Colls Care Section Info: [Expanded Title: Preservation and Conservation for Special Collections Care] This course is meant to build on previous coursework in Preservation, Special Collections and/or Rare Book Curation, will focus on the physical structure and chemical composition of book, paper, and photographic materials. Students will learn how historic and modern library and archives materials are produced, how they age and potentially deteriorate, and different approaches for their physical care. Class work will be split between traditional lectures and readings as well as hands-on projects in book construction and minimally invasive treatments and stabilization mechanisms. The goal will be to educate students to a level at which they can effectively communicate with conservation and preservation professionals, as well as set educated priorities and expectations for the care of their collections. An additional course materials fee will be assessed to the student's tuition & fees bill. This course meets at the Conservation Lab located at 809 S. Oak St., Champaign Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67403	Lecture-Discussion	PR	9:00AM -11:50AM	R	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Weible, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Progr Analytics & Data Process Section Info: [Programming for Analytics and Data Processing] All other students need department approval. Email ischool-advising@illinois.edu. Building on the fundamentals introduced in LIS 452, this course adds skills, data structures, tools, and patterns needed for developing and modifying software to solve more complex problems and to improve code maintainability and reliability. These skills are relevant to many types of programming, but many scenarios used will involve data analysis, conversion, validation, and processing pipelines. The course helps prepare students for work on larger projects with multiple developers. Includes test-driven design, more OOP design concepts, refactoring, profiling, introductory parallel processing, and more. Primarily uses the Python language. Prerequisite: LIS452; or equivalent programming knowledge, with consent of instructor. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67634	Lecture-Discussion	PR2	9:00AM -11:50AM	F	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Weible, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Progr Analytics & Data Process Section Info: [Programming for Analytics and Data Processing] All other students need department approval. Email ischool-advising@illinois.edu. Building on the fundamentals introduced in LIS 452, this course adds skills, data structures, tools, and patterns needed for developing and modifying software to solve more complex problems and to improve code maintainability and reliability. These skills are relevant to many types of programming, but many scenarios used will involve data analysis, conversion, validation, and processing pipelines. The course helps prepare students for work on larger projects with multiple developers. Includes test-driven design, more OOP design concepts, refactoring, profiling, introductory parallel processing, and more. Primarily uses the Python language. Prerequisite: LIS452; or equivalent programming knowledge, with consent of instructor. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67431	Lecture-Discussion	QM	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Kendall, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Qualitative Methods Research Section Info: Survey of strategies of qualitative inquiry, considering methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
67405	Lecture-Discussion	TX	1:00PM -3:50PM	F	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Blake, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Text Mining Section Info: This course introduces students to the knowledge discovery process and methods used to mine patterns from a collection of text. We will critically review text mining methods developed in the knowledge discovery and databases, information science, and computational linguistics communities. Students will develop proficiency with modeling text through individual projects. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
68194	Online	X5	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Smith, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Encoded Archival Description Section Info: This class will cover Encoded Archival Description (EAD), version EAD3, and provide a brief overview of Encoded Archival Context (EAC), the international standards for the presentation of archival descriptive information on the World Wide Web. A primer on additional developments in the managing and publishing of archives information is also included. A WISE course; requires consent of Graduate Studies Advisor to enroll (klucht@illinois.edu). Meets asynchronously through San Jose State University, INFO 284, Jan 24 - May 14, 2018.
68195	Online	X6	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Smith, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Indigenous Librarianship Section Info: The course introduces students to some of the main concepts and unique challenges in Indigenous librarianship, including: knowledge organization; intellectual property rights and cultural appropriation; representation and evaluation of information sources about Indigenous peoples; and current initiatives in the digitization and revitalization of Indigenous culture and language. At the end of the course, students will be better positioned to undertake learning opportunities within Indigenous-oriented libraries, archives, cultural centers and organizations. A WISE course; requires consent of Graduate Studies Advisor to enroll (klucht@illinois.edu). Meets asynchronously through San Jose State University, INFO 281, Feb 21 - March 23, 2018.
68196	Online	X7	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Smith, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Index & Abstract Sys & Srv Section Info: Skills of abstracting and indexing, with analysis of existing secondary services and varieties of index forms. Both manual and computer-based models. A WISE course; requires consent of Graduate Studies Advisor to enroll (klucht@illinois.edu). Meets asynchronously through Syracuse University, IST 638, Jan 16 - May 2, 2018.
68197	Online	X8	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Smith, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Digital Asset Management Section Info: This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, terminology, practice and application of digital asset management in the public and private sector. It will feature discussions on metadata, workflow, taxonomy, data security, and preservation of digital assets. A WISE course; requires consent of Graduate Studies Advisor to enroll (klucht@illinois.edu). Meets asynchronously through San Jose State University, INFO 282, Jan 24 - May 14, 2018.
68198	Online	X9	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Smith, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Degree Notes: CC-Library Info Science course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Sem Lib Mngmnt: Polit Advcy Section Info: This one unit, four week, course provides an overview of best practices in political advocacy for librarians. Having knowledge of the function of local politics important because 95% of funding for libraries comes from the will of the local voters or the will of the local politicians. Understanding the political ecosystem through which libraries are funded is crucial to continued support for libraries in the United States. Throughout the course we will explore strategies used by some of the best community organizers, political action committees, and politicians and adapt these strategies to librarianship. We will explore the resources that libraries need to develop in order to have the political and community support that they need in order to be able continue to serve the public. There will be a strong emphasis on building data driven advocacy campaigns that return real and measureable results to libraries. We will analyze methods for advocacy strategizing, message creation and delivery, goal setting, fundraising and budgeting, email, social media, outreach, understanding and handling opposition, building and understanding data-sets, managing volunteers, and organizing events. At the end of the course, students should be able to create a comprehensive and actionable advocacy plan for a library or library system. A WISE course; requires consent of Graduate Studies Advisor to enroll (klucht@illinois.edu). Meets asynchronously through San Jose State University, INFO 282, Jan 24 - Feb 27, 2018.