IS 401

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Introduction to Network Information Systems

Credit: 4 hours.

This course provides a deep hands-on sociotechnical dive into technology including electronics, software, and networks culminating in a holistic understanding of networked information systems. The course also explores the methodological landscape of networked information systems including theoretical assumptions, research methods, and research techniques. Throughout, students will be introduced to, and make active use of, skillsets, frameworks, and standards employed by a wide range of information professionals in selecting, co-designing, appropriating, and innovating-in-use networked information systems.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

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IS 401 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			72970	Lecture-Discussion	ACG	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	53 Sch of Info Sciences Bldg	Wolske, M	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: ONL Info Science rate course. Section Info: Graduate student questions may be sent to ischool-advising@illinois.edu. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Information Sciences department. Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
			73221	Lecture-Discussion	ACU	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	53 Sch of Info Sciences Bldg	Wolske, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: ONL Info Science rate course. Section Info: Must have Junior or Senior standing. Restricted to IS Majors initially, INFO Minors may register starting June 30th by noon. 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 Informatics or Information Sciences or Data Science or Game Studies and Design or Information Sciences + DS major(s) or minor(s). Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.