IS 390

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Special Topics in Information Studies

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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.

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IS 390 class schedule data for spring 2019
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	66789	Lecture-Discussion	CC	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	Grad Sch of Lib & Info Science	Duffy, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/19-05/01/19 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Computers and Culture Section Info: Open to 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. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
	67703	Lecture-Discussion	W1A	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	Art-East Annex, Studio 2	Hopping, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/19-05/01/19 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Web Technologies & Techniques Section Info: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. ### 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. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.