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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
4039	INLS 161 - 001 Tools for Information Literacy	Mo 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Ronald Bergquist	Hanes Art Center-Rm 0121	126/180	Seats filled	126/180	1/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 3 units.
14778	INLS 161 - 601 Tools for Information Literacy	WeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14779	INLS 161 - 602 Tools for Information Literacy	WeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	24/30	Seats filled	24/30	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14780	INLS 161 - 603 Tools for Information Literacy	Fr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	Lawrence Jones	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14782	INLS 161 - 605 Tools for Information Literacy	WeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Kenneth Gyan	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	3/30	Seats filled	3/30	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
14784	INLS 161 - 606 Tools for Information Literacy	WeFr 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Kenneth Gyan	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	9/30	Seats filled	9/30	0/999
Description: Tools and concepts for information literacy. Includes software use and maintenance, computer applications, and networked information systems. 0 units.
4357	INLS 201 - 001 Foundations of Information Science	MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM	Diane Kelly	Hanes Art Center-Rm 0121	87/120	Seats filled	87/120	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.
11005	INLS 382 - 001 Information Systems Analysis and Design	Tu 5:45PM - 8:30PM	RYAN URQUHART	Davie Hall-Rm 0112	Seats filled	Seats filled	70/70	30/30
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.
15413	INLS 382 - 002 Information Systems Analysis and Design	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	TZU-YU WU	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	18/25
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.
7814	INLS 385 - 001 Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Ronald Bergquist	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	22/999
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.
10324	INLS 385 - 002 Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Mohammad Jarrahi	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	9/12	Seats filled	22/25	2/999
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.
14632	INLS 465 - 001 Understanding Information Technology for Managing Digital Collections	We 12:20PM - 3:15PM	Cal Lee	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	1/22	Seats filled	3/24	0/999
Description: Prepares students to be conversant with information technologies that underlie digital collections in order to evaluate the work of developers, delegate tasks, write requests for proposals, and establish policies and procedures. Teaches students how to think about information technology systems and recognize and manage interdependencies between parts of the systems. 3 units.
15075	INLS 490 - 089 Selected Topics	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Gary Marchionini	Bingham Hall-Rm 3014	10/48	Seats filled	10/48	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.
12641	INLS 490 - 308 Selected Topics	We 12:20PM - 3:15PM	Michael Fox	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	4/15	Seats filled	4/15	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.
8079	INLS 509 - 001 Information Retrieval	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Yue Wang	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	15/999
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.
6747	INLS 509 - 002 Information Retrieval	MoWe 11:15AM - 12:30PM	JAIME ARGUELLO	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	23/999
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.
5333	INLS 520 - 001 Organization of Information	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Melanie Feinberg	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	6/999
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.
9287	INLS 523 - 001 Introduction to Database Concepts and Applications	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	ROBERT CAPRA	Chapman Hall-Rm 0201	30/102	Seats filled	78/150	1/999
Description: Design and implementation of basic database systems. Semantic modeling, relational database theory, including normalization, indexing, and query construction, SQL. 3 units.
11002	INLS 523 - 002 Introduction to Database Concepts and Applications	Mo 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Ramana chamarty	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	27/999
Description: Design and implementation of basic database systems. Semantic modeling, relational database theory, including normalization, indexing, and query construction, SQL. 3 units.
9955	INLS 530 - 001 Young Adult Literature and Related Materials	Tu 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Sandra Hughes-Hassell	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	0/3	Seats filled	21/24	0/999
Description: A survey of print and nonprint library materials particularly suited to the needs of adolescents. 3 units.
9956	INLS 534 - 001 Youth and Technology in Libraries	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Sandra Hughes-Hassell	Graham Memorial-Rm 0210	0/5	Seats filled	19/24	0/999
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.
13706	INLS 551 - 001 History of Libraries and Other Information-Related Cultural Institutions	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Joseph Winberry	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	1/8	Seats filled	18/25	0/999
Description: The history of cultural institutions related to information from earliest times to the present day. Includes specific institutions, trends in service and facilities, and individuals important in the development of these institutions. 3 units.
4038	INLS 556 - 001 Introduction to Archives and Records Management	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Elliott Kuecker	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	7/7	5/999
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.
13707	INLS 556 - 002 Introduction to Archives and Records Management	Mo 12:20PM - 3:15PM	Cal Lee	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	7/7	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.
14546	INLS 558 - 001 Principles and Techniques of Storytelling	Th 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Brian Sturm	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	1/5	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: An overview of storytelling, its historical development, and the presentation and administration of storytelling programs. The class focuses on performance skills merged with theoretical issues. 3 units.
11031	INLS 560 - 002 Programming for Information Science	Mo 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Lawrence Jones	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	2/19	Seats filled	8/25	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.
11075	INLS 560 - 003 Programming for Information Science	We 5:45PM - 8:30PM	Andreas Orphanides	TBA	12/25	Seats filled	12/25	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.
15333	INLS 560 - 004 Programming for Information Science	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Ryan Shaw	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	0/15	Seats filled	6/21	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.
12310	INLS 570 - 001 Fundamentals of Programming Information Applications	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	ROBERT CAPRA	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	1/12	Seats filled	14/25	0/999
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.
4063	INLS 582 - 001 Systems Analysis	We 12:20PM - 3:15PM	LUKASZ MAZUR	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	0/14	Seats filled	11/25	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.
13720	INLS 585 - 002 Management for Information Professionals	MoWe 11:15AM - 12:30PM	LORI HAIGHT	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	0/11	Seats filled	10/21	0/999
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.
7675	INLS 613 - 001 Text Mining	MoWe 1:25PM - 2:40PM	JAIME ARGUELLO	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	2/16	Seats filled	11/25	1/999
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.
9964	INLS 620 - 001 Web Information Organization	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Ryan Shaw	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	1/15	Seats filled	10/24	0/999
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.
8808	INLS 625 - 001 Information Analytics	MoWe 9:05AM - 10:20AM	ARCOT RAJASEKAR	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	0/17	Seats filled	7/24	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.
8349	INLS 641 - 001 Visual Analytics	Tu 5:45PM - 8:30PM	SIDHARTH THAKUR	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	2/12	Seats filled	15/25	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.
12304	INLS 642 - 001 Data Mining	Mo 3:35PM - 6:10PM	Yue Wang	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	7/10	Seats filled	18/21	1/999
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.
15385	INLS 690 - 089 Intermediate Selected Topics	Tu 8:00AM - 10:45AM	Gary Marchionini	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	1/12	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.
15011	INLS 690 - 267 Intermediate Selected Topics	Tu 11:00AM - 1:45PM	Fei Yu	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	1/12	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.
15012	INLS 690 - 276 Intermediate Selected Topics	Th 11:00AM - 1:45PM	Maggie Melo	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	3/999
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.
11108	INLS 690 - 290 Intermediate Selected Topics	Mo 12:20PM - 3:15PM	Francesca Tripodi	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	0/16	Seats filled	8/24	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.
7670	INLS 697 - 001 Information Science Capstone	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	MEGAN WINGET	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	0/30	Seats filled	0/30	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.
15201	INLS 708 - 001 Law Libraries and Legal Information	Mo 9:05AM - 11:55AM	To be Announced	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	0/11	Seats filled	4/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 501. An introduction to the legal system and the development of law libraries, their unique objectives, characteristics, and functions. The literature of Anglo-American jurisprudence and computerized legal research are emphasized, as well as research techniques. 3 units.
11326	INLS 719 - 001 Usability Testing and Evaluation	Tu 2:00PM - 4:45PM	William Payne	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	3/7	Seats filled	11/15	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.
14823	INLS 737 - 001 Inclusive Information Services for Diverse Populations	We 9:05AM - 11:55AM	Maggie Melo	Manning Hall-Rm 0304	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: This course will prepare students to work as ILS professionals in today's increasingly diverse society. Students will develop a theoretical base in critical race theory (CRT) and other cross-disciplinary theories. 3 units.
8348	INLS 752 - 001 Digital Preservation and Access	MoWe 1:25PM - 2:40PM	Alex Chassanoff	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	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.
15408	INLS 753 - 001 Preservation of Library and Archive Materials	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Elliott Kuecker	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	Seats filled	Seats filled	21/21	0/999
Description: An introduction to current practices, issues, and trends in the preservation of materials for libraries and archives, with an emphasis on integrating preservation throughout an institution's operations. 3 units.
9923	INLS 777 - 001 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	MEGAN WINGET	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	0/23	Seats filled	7/30	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.
9952	INLS 777 - 002 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	Th 5:45PM - 8:30PM	MEGAN WINGET	TBA	2/27	Seats filled	8/33	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.
9953	INLS 777 - 003 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Melanie Feinberg	Manning Hall-Rm 0307	1/14	Seats filled	17/30	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.
9954	INLS 777 - 004 Perspectives on Information, Technology, and People	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Fei Yu	TBA	0/29	Seats filled	1/30	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.
9924	INLS 778 - 001 Research Methods and Proposal Development	MoWe 9:05AM - 10:10AM	Francesca Tripodi	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	0/14	Seats filled	11/25	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.
12308	INLS 778 - 002 Research Methods and Proposal Development	Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	0/4	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.
12309	INLS 778 - 003 Research Methods and Proposal Development	Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0208	0/8	Seats filled	17/25	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.
9925	INLS 779 - 001 Practicum Project Development	Fr 11:15AM - 1:45PM	Brian Sturm	Murphey Hall-Rm 0116	0/100	Seats filled	0/100	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.
8819	INLS 782 - 001 Library Assessment	We 10:10AM - 12:55PM	Casey Rawson	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	Seats filled	Seats filled	21/21	7/999
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.
14816	INLS 818 - 001 Seminar in Human-Computer Interaction	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	William Payne	Manning Hall-Rm 0303	1/12	Seats filled	4/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, INLS 718; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. Research and development in design and evaluation of user interfaces that support information seeking. Major topics: interactivity, needs assessment, query and browser interactions, interactive design and maintenance, usability testing. 3 units.
10411	INLS 841 - 001 Seminar in Academic Libraries	Fr 8:00AM - 10:45AM	Jacqueline Solis, Angela Bardeen	Manning Hall-Rm 0014	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	1/999
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.
12419	INLS 843 - 001 Seminar in Public Libraries	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Joseph Winberry	Manning Hall-Rm 0001	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.
11258	INLS 881 - 001 Research Issues and Questions I	Tu 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Diane Kelly	Manning Hall-Rm 0214	0/11	Seats filled	0/11	0/999
Description: Doctoral standing or permission of the instructor. Intensive and systematic investigation of the fundamental ideas in information and library science. Exploration and discussion in seminar format. Must be taken in fall semester followed by INLS 882 in spring. 3 units.