IS 204

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9
Research Design for Information Sciences

Credit: 3 hours.

This course provides an introduction to different approaches to research in the information sciences, including social science methods, data and text mining, digital humanities, historical approaches, and others. Topics include methods for evaluating research, developing research questions, selecting research methods, conducting research ethically, and communicating findings clearly and effectively through words, graphics, and other visualizations.

IS 204 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
72974
Lecture-Discussion
A
8:00AM -8:50AM
MWF
336 Davenport Hall
Bievenue, L
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
Restricted to Information Sciences majors until late summer, date TBD. For more information about this major, please visit: http://go.ischool.illinois.edu/BSIS. Questions may be sent to bsis-advising@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to Information Sciences or Information Sciences + DS major(s) or minor(s).
5
76082
Lecture-Discussion
B
11:00AM -11:50AM
MW
1310 Digital Computer Laboratory
Bashir, M
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
Restricted to Information Sciences majors until late summer, date TBD. For more information about this major, please visit: http://go.ischool.illinois.edu/BSIS. Questions may be sent to bsis-advising@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to Information Sciences or Information Sciences + DS major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
81431
Discussion/
Recitation
BD1
11:00AM -11:50AM
F
204 Transportation Building
Bashir, M
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
81432
Discussion/
Recitation
BD2
12:00PM -12:50PM
F
204 Transportation Building
Bashir, M
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
81433
Discussion/
Recitation
BD3
1:00PM -1:50PM
F
204 Transportation Building
Bashir, M
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
81434
Discussion/
Recitation
BD4
2:00PM -2:50PM
F
204 Transportation Building
Bashir, M
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
77515
Lecture-Discussion
C
8:00AM -8:50AM
MWF
112 Transportation Building
Besser, S
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
Restricted to Information Sciences majors until late summer, date TBD. For more information about this major, please visit: http://go.ischool.illinois.edu/BSIS. Questions may be sent to bsis-advising@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to Information Sciences or Information Sciences + DS major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
5
76083
Lecture-Discussion
D
9:00AM -9:50AM
MWF
312 Davenport Hall
Choi, B
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
Restricted to Information Sciences majors until noon on July 12th. For more information about this major, please visit: http://go.ischool.illinois.edu/BSIS. Questions may be sent to bsis-advising@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to Information Sciences or Information Sciences + DS major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to BS: Information Sciences -UIUC or BS:Information Sci + DS - UIUC.
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