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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
4315	INLS 161 - 001 Tools for Information Literacy	Tu 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0209	44/87	Seats filled	145/188	6/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 3 units.
14465	INLS 161 - 601 Tools for Information Literacy	We 8:00AM - 8:50AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	2/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14466	INLS 161 - 602 Tools for Information Literacy	We 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14471	INLS 161 - 603 Tools for Information Literacy	Th 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Lan Li	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	Seats filled	Seats filled	21/21	2/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14472	INLS 161 - 604 Tools for Information Literacy	Th 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	24/25	Seats filled	24/25	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14473	INLS 161 - 605 Tools for Information Literacy	Th 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Ronald Bergquist	Murphey Hall-Rm 0204	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	2/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
4672	INLS 201 - 001 Foundations of Information Science	Th 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0209	24/31	Seats filled	113/120	0/999
Description: Examines the evolution of information science; information representation, organization and management; search and retrieval; human information seeking and interaction; organizational behavior and communication; policy, ethics and scholarly communication. 3 units.
12399	INLS 382 - 001 Information Systems Analysis and Design	Tu 5:45PM - 8:30PM	RYAN URQUHART	Manning Hall-Rm 0209	Seats filled	Seats filled	70/70	70/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, INLS 161. Analysis of organizational problems and how information systems can be designed to solve those problems. Application of database and interface design principles to the implementation of information systems. 3 units.
8386	INLS 385 - 001 Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	36/999
Description: Basic concepts in the way that information, people, and technology interact to influence organizational effectiveness. Principles of problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and organizational change/innovation. 3 units.
11285	INLS 385 - 002 Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Mohammad Jarrahi	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	9/999
Description: Basic concepts in the way that information, people, and technology interact to influence organizational effectiveness. Principles of problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and organizational change/innovation. 3 units.
14925	INLS 490 - 308 Selected Topics	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Michael Fox	TBA	6/15	Seats filled	6/15	0/999
Description: Exploration of an introductory-level special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Previous offerings of these courses do not predict their future availability; new courses may replace these. 1 - 3 units.
4801	INLS 500 - 001 Human Information Interactions	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Joseph Winberry	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	2/7	Seats filled	20/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 203 or graduate standing. The behavioral and cognitive activities of those who interact with information, with emphasis on the role of information mediators. How information needs are recognized and resolved; use and dissemination of information. 3 units.
8663	INLS 509 - 001 Information Retrieval	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Yue Wang	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	20/999
Description: Study of information retrieval and question answering techniques, including document classification, retrieval and evaluation techniques, handling of large data collections, and the use of feedback. 3 units.
7246	INLS 509 - 002 Information Retrieval	MoWe 11:15AM - 12:30PM	JAIME ARGUELLO	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	40/999
Description: Study of information retrieval and question answering techniques, including document classification, retrieval and evaluation techniques, handling of large data collections, and the use of feedback. 3 units.
5653	INLS 520 - 001 Organization of Information	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Melanie Feinberg	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	7/999
Description: Introduction to the problems and methods of organizing information, including information structures, knowledge schemata, data structures, terminological control, index language functions, and implications for searching. 3 units.
10034	INLS 523 - 001 Introduction to Database Concepts and Applications	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	ROBERT CAPRA	Manning Hall-Rm 0209	Seats filled	Seats filled	150/150	41/999
Description: Design and implementation of basic database systems. Semantic modeling, relational database theory, including normalization, indexing, and query construction, SQL. 3 units.
10838	INLS 530 - 001 Young Adult Literature and Related Materials	Tu 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Sandra Hughes-Hassell	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	15/16	Seats filled	24/25	0/999
Description: A survey of print and nonprint library materials particularly suited to the needs of adolescents. 3 units.
10840	INLS 534 - 001 Youth and Technology in Libraries	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Sandra Hughes-Hassell	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	6/21	Seats filled	10/25	1/999
Description: This course encourages students to explore the array of technologies available to children and adolescents, the issues surrounding the use of technology, the role of care givers, and potential impacts on development. 3 units.
4314	INLS 556 - 001 Introduction to Archives and Records Management	MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM	Alex Chassanoff	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Survey of the principles, techniques, and issues in the acquisition, management, and administration of records, manuscripts, archives, and other cultural and documentary resources in paper, electronic, and other media formats. 3 units.
8627	INLS 560 - 001 Programming for Information Science	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Ryan Shaw	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	5/17	Seats filled	13/25	0/999
Description: Introduction to programming and computational concepts. Students will learn to write programs using constructs such as iteration, flow control, variables, functions, and error handling. No programming experience required. 3 units.
12612	INLS 560 - 004 Programming for Information Science	Mo 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Lawrence Jones	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	7/14	Seats filled	18/25	0/999
Description: Introduction to programming and computational concepts. Students will learn to write programs using constructs such as iteration, flow control, variables, functions, and error handling. No programming experience required. 3 units.
14470	INLS 570 - 001 Fundamentals of Programming Information Applications	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	ROBERT CAPRA	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	3/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 560 or equivalent. Intermediate programming concepts in information processing and data analysis. Students will learn object-oriented programming, data structures, data analysis methods, and information processing techniques in the context of information science topics. 3 units.
4339	INLS 582 - 001 Systems Analysis	Mo 10:10AM - 12:55PM	LUKASZ MAZUR	Gardner Hall-Rm 0007	9/12	Seats filled	22/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 382 or graduate standing. Introduction to the systems approach to the design and development of information systems. Methods and tools for the analysis and modeling of system functionality (e.g., structured analysis) and data represented in the system (e.g., object-oriented analysis) are studied. 3 units.
10356	INLS 585 - 001 Management for Information Professionals	Th 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Charles Chowa	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	1/999
Description: Introduction to management principles and practices for information professionals working in all types of organizations. Topics include planning, budgeting, organizational theory, staffing, leadership, organizational change and evaluation, and decision making. 3 units.
8231	INLS 613 - 001 Text Mining	MoWe 1:25PM - 2:40PM	JAIME ARGUELLO	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	8/999
Description: This course will allow the student to develop a general understanding of knowledge discovery and gain a specific understanding of text mining. Students will become familiar with both the theoretical and practical aspects of text mining and develop a proficiency with data modeling text. 3 units.
10852	INLS 620 - 001 Web Information Organization	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Ryan Shaw	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	1/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 520 or 560. Similar programming background needed. Understand the Web as a platform for information organizing systems. Learn how the Web has been designed to be a service platform, data publishing platform, and application platform. 3 units.
14921	INLS 623 - 001 Database Systems II: Intermediate Databases	MoWe 11:15AM - 12:30PM	ARCOT RAJASEKAR	TBA	1/13	Seats filled	12/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 382 or 582, and 523. Intermediate-level design and implementation of database systems, building on topics studied in INLS 523. Additional topics include MySQL, indexing, XML, and nontext databases. 3 units.
9497	INLS 625 - 001 Information Analytics	MoWe 9:05AM - 10:20AM	ARCOT RAJASEKAR	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	2/18	Seats filled	8/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 560; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. This course introduces analytical techniques to deal with very large data sets. Students will become familiar with predictive modeling, clustering, data mining, and paradigms such as map resource. 3 units.
8977	INLS 641 - 001 Visual Analytics	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	David Gotz	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	11/12	Seats filled	20/21	0/999
Description: This project-based course provides an overview of visual analytics. Material includes foundational concepts and theories, seminal and recent research in the field, and hands-on experience with commonly used technologies. Programming experience strongly recommended. 3 units.
14461	INLS 642 - 001 Data Mining	Mo 3:35PM - 6:10PM	Yue Wang	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	10/12	Seats filled	19/21	0/999
Description: Recent years have witnessed explosive growth of heterogeneous and large-scale data sets. With a focus on practical applications, this course will survey methods for discovering knowledge from different modalities of data: item sets, matrix, text, image, time series, sequence, network, and more. Students will learn through lectures, seminar discussions, shared tasks, and a course project. Prior experience in data-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python or R) is strongly recommended. 3 units.
14640	INLS 690 - 222 Intermediate Selected Topics	We 12:20PM - 3:05PM	Mohammad Jarrahi	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	0/11	Seats filled	4/15	0/999
Description: Exploration of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum, at an intermediate level. Previous offering of this course does not predict future availability; new courses may replace these. Topic varies by instructor. 1 - 3 units.
14838	INLS 690 - 269 Intermediate Selected Topics	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Elizabeth Ott	TBA	12/25	Seats filled	12/25	0/999
Description: Exploration of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum, at an intermediate level. Previous offering of this course does not predict future availability; new courses may replace these. Topic varies by instructor. 1 - 3 units.
12590	INLS 690 - 290 Intermediate Selected Topics	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	Francesca Tripodi	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	3/14	Seats filled	14/25	0/999
Description: Exploration of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum, at an intermediate level. Previous offering of this course does not predict future availability; new courses may replace these. Topic varies by instructor. 1 - 3 units.
8226	INLS 697 - 001 Information Science Capstone	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	MEGAN WINGET	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Senior standing required. Information science major or minor. Contemporary topics of information science, information systems, information technology, information design, and information management. Assessment of future impact of new developments. 3 units.
12084	INLS 700 - 001 Scholarly Communication	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Bradley Hemminger	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	1/6	Seats filled	10/15	0/999
Description: Addresses how scholars approach academic work; social relationships within academia; external stakeholders in the scholarly communication system; and emerging technologies' impact upon work practices. Intended for students interested in academic libraries or digital collections of scholarly materials, and/or conducting research on scholarly communication. 3 units.
12930	INLS 719 - 001 Usability Testing and Evaluation	Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM	William Payne	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	2/5	Seats filled	12/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 382 or INLS 582. This course will introduce central concepts in usability engineering, testing and evaluation including: UX lifecycle, contextual inquiry, formal and informal evaluation techniques, measures, metrics, qualitative and qualitative analysis, evaluation reporting. 3 units.
8976	INLS 752 - 001 Digital Preservation and Access	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	HELEN TIBBO	TBA	1/16	Seats filled	10/25	0/999
Description: Focuses on best practices for the creation, provision, and long-term preservation of digital entities. Topics include digitization technologies; standards and quality control; digital asset management; grant writing; and metadata. 3 units.
9566	INLS 754 - 001 Access. Outreach, and Public Service in Cultural Heritage Repositories	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Elliott Kuecker	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	3/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 501. Explores user needs, information seeking behaviors, and provision of access to primary source materials in archives, manuscript repositories, and museums. User education and outreach are major foci. 3 units.
11383	INLS 757 - 001 Principles and Practices in Archival Description	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Elliott Kuecker	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	15/20	Seats filled	16/21	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 556. Recommended preparation, INLS 556. Explores the history, principles, development, and use of archival description with a focus on EAD and MARC structures. Presents authority and subject analysis work and description for special formats. 3 units.
10789	INLS 777 - 001 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	MEGAN WINGET	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	1/23	Seats filled	3/25	0/999
Description: Examines the relationships between information, technology, and people from an array of disciplinary, professional, cultural, and other orientations. Survey from historical and future viewpoints. Explores the application of diverse perspective to understand current matters of concern. 3 units.
10835	INLS 777 - 002 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	Th 5:45PM - 8:30PM	MEGAN WINGET	TBA	6/19	Seats filled	20/33	0/999
Description: Examines the relationships between information, technology, and people from an array of disciplinary, professional, cultural, and other orientations. Survey from historical and future viewpoints. Explores the application of diverse perspective to understand current matters of concern. 3 units.
10836	INLS 777 - 003 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Melanie Feinberg	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	1/14	Seats filled	15/28	0/999
Description: Examines the relationships between information, technology, and people from an array of disciplinary, professional, cultural, and other orientations. Survey from historical and future viewpoints. Explores the application of diverse perspective to understand current matters of concern. 3 units.
10790	INLS 778 - 001 Research Methods and Proposal Development	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Francesca Tripodi	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	13/22	Seats filled	16/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 776 and INLS 777. During this course each student will prepare a proposal for the work to be completed during the following semester for their masters paper/project (INLS 992). Students will also receive an introduction to research methods used in information and library science, exploring the design, interpretation, analysis and application of published research. 3 units.
14467	INLS 778 - 002 Research Methods and Proposal Development	Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	18/22	Seats filled	21/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 776 and INLS 777. During this course each student will prepare a proposal for the work to be completed during the following semester for their masters paper/project (INLS 992). Students will also receive an introduction to research methods used in information and library science, exploring the design, interpretation, analysis and application of published research. 3 units.
14468	INLS 778 - 003 Research Methods and Proposal Development	Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	1/14	Seats filled	12/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 776 and INLS 777. During this course each student will prepare a proposal for the work to be completed during the following semester for their masters paper/project (INLS 992). Students will also receive an introduction to research methods used in information and library science, exploring the design, interpretation, analysis and application of published research. 3 units.
10791	INLS 779 - 001 Practicum Project Development	Fr 11:15AM - 1:15PM	Ericka Patillo	Manning Hall-Rm 0209	3/39	Seats filled	64/100	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, INLS 776 and 777. This course will prepare students to conduct their capstone practicum. It includes a broad introduction to project management principles, tools, and strategies intended for use in a variety of applications. 3 units.
9510	INLS 782 - 001 Library Assessment	We 10:10AM - 12:55PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	Seats filled	Seats filled	21/21	4/999
Description: Addresses evaluation and assessment activities in libraries. Existing tools for evaluation library operations will be considered. Students will design and conduct their own evaluation of one or more library operations. 3 units.
11381	INLS 841 - 001 Seminar in Academic Libraries	Fr 8:00AM - 10:45AM	None	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	2/999
Description: Study of problems in the organization and administration of college and university libraries with emphasis on current issues in personnel, finance, governance, and services. 3 units.
14639	INLS 843 - 001 Seminar in Public Libraries	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Joseph Winberry	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	0/14	Seats filled	7/21	0/999
Description: Required preparation, completion of 12 semester hours. Selected topics in public library services, systems, networks, and their management. Current issues are emphasized, along with the interests of the participants. 3 units.