| source University of Texas at Austin (X) |
level Graduate (84) |
department Information Studies (X) |
Overview of the field of information studies, including library science, information science, archives and records, preservation and conservation of materials, and communications and technology as applied to the work of information professionals. Five three-hour meetings each semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Required of all new students in their first semester of the program. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Introduction to Internet concepts, protocols, applications, and services. Examines the impact of policy and management decisions on current and future developments, and studies the design and implementation of Internet applications, including HTML, CSS, and related tools. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 380K and 380W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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In-depth study of a problem or topic related to information studies, usually culminating in an examination or a scholarly written report. Conference course. With consent of the graduate adviser, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.
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Study of a problem or topic related to information studies. Web-based instruction; no class meetings. With consent of the graduate adviser, may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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Overview of human-computer interaction, understanding client groups, information filters, information literacy and information-seeking behavior, as well as user studies and usability testing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Major reference resources and strategies useful in providing information services in libraries and other information agencies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382D and 382W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Materials in all formats suitable for use by and with children. Selection aids, application of selection and evaluation criteria, and planning for the use of materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Evaluation, selection, and use of books and other media to meet the needs of young adults of middle-school and high-school age. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Information Studies 382E or 382F.
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Identification of relevant legal information resources, efficient retrieval of legal information, and the role of technology in legal information access. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382H and 382L (Topic: Legal Information Resources ) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Evaluation of conventional and online health information resources used by consumers and health care professionals for health promotion and disease and disorder prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Includes traditional and alternative approaches, genetic clinical information approaches, and evidence-based approaches to the use of resources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382K and 382L (Topic: Information Resources in the Health Sciences ) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Evaluation and use of printed online information resources and services in specialized areas, with emphasis on new information technologies. Information-seeking behavior of users, document delivery, new roles of the information specialist in user support, and information needs of a variety of clients. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Communication patterns, bibliographic organization, and information resources in business and industry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Information Studies 382D, and credit or registration for Information Studies 382C.
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Resources and strategies for market and competitive analysis. Research and analysis of market trends and financial, technical, and cultural strengths and weaknesses of companies. Online, print, and primary research and analytical techniques. Ethics, process, and presentation are emphasized. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Information Studies 382N.
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Communication patterns, data collection, and access for scientific and technical data. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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History of instruction in information service settings; learning theory, including learning styles; professional organizations involved in supporting instruction; instructional delivery modes and materials; and evaluation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Information Studies 382D is strongly recommended.
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Exploration of reference services; and evaluation and use of printed and online information resources and services, with emphasis on interpersonal communication and new information technologies. Information needs and information-seeking behavior of users; and new roles of the information specialist in user services. Includes information resources and services in the humanities and social sciences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382L (Topic 1: Information Resources in the Humanities ) and 382T may not both be counted; Information Studies 382L (Topic 2: Information Resources in the Social Sciences ) and 382T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Exploration of electronic information resources available for children and youth, including the range of content and availability, how networked information resources are conceived and created, and the implications of these resources for school and public libraries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382G (Topic 2: Electronic Resources for Children and Youth ) and 382U may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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The history and criteria of the Caldecott Award; the history of picture books and publishing; professional literature about children’s materials; and selection criteria for picture books, including evaluating children’s literature and developing the tools to analyze picture books for narrative, artistic, and compositional elements. Illustrative techniques and their effectiveness in relation to particular texts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 382G (Topic 1: Visual Resources for Youth ) and 382V may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Introduction to traditional finite mathematical concepts, including probability distributions and models, linear equations, matrix algebra, linear statistical models, basic information theory, and the use of mathematical and statistical software for modeling and data analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Introduction to the concepts of information organization, representation, and classification. Consideration of different traditions of practice and user concerns. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Philosophical and social context, objectives, and methodology of evaluating, selecting, and managing library materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Information Studies 382D, and credit or registration for Information Studies 382C.
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Standards, rules, and metadata formats for representing information entities in library catalogs and other bibliographic systems. Emphasis on the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules and the MARC metadata format. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 384E and 384W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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The study of problems in the content analysis of information entities and their subject representation in library catalogs and indexing systems. Special emphasis on the Dewey Decimal Classification, the Library of Congress Classification, and the Library of Congress Subject Heading systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Foundations and emerging areas of research in information retrieval and filtering, including system evaluation, major underlying models in the field, empirical methods of document classification, and applications of data mining techniques (such as clustering and dimensionality reduction) for information management. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Information Studies 384H and 385T (Topic: Concepts of Information Retrieval ) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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