ISC 110 - Introduction to Information Science

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I. COURSE NUMBER AND CREDIT:

        ISC 110 - 3 S. H.

II. COURSE TITLE:

        Introduction to Information Science

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

        An introduction to the concepts, principles and
        skills utilized in the field of information science.
        Topics covered are nature of information, information
        systems technology, information management, systems
        analysis and implications of information.

IV. PREREQUISITES:

        None

V. JUSTIFICATION:

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

        As a result of this course, students will be able to:
        1.  Explain the nature of information.
        2.  Describe the implications of information use.
        3.  Describe the use of computer technologies in
            information science.
        4.  Describe the elements of information management.
        5.  Explain how to analyze an information system.

VII. COURSE OUTLINE:

        A.  Nature of Information
            1.  Resources of information
            2.  Humans as information processors
            3.  Value of information
            4.  Quality of information
        B.  Information Systems Technology
            1.  Hardware
            2.  Telecommunications
            3.  Software
            4.  Evaluation of information
        C.  Analysis of Information Systems
            1.  Plan
            2.  Design
            3.  Implement
            4.  Evaluate
        E.  Implications
            1.  Social
            2.  Economic
            3.  Philosophical

VIII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

        Lecture supplemented with demonstrations and media
        presentations.  Readings in various areas of
        information science.  Completion of reading and
        homework assignments.  Homework assignments in
        management and analysis of information systems.

IX. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

X. MEANS OF EVALUATION:

        Homework, quizzes and exams.  Final exam will be
        comprehensive.

XI. RESOURCES:

XII. BIBLIOGRAPHY:

	Alter, Steven.  Information Systems: A Management Perpective, 3rd ed.  Reading,
	   MA: Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc.  1999        




	Grifiths, J-M. (1998). The new information professional. Bulletin of the
	   American Society for Information Science. 24(3): 8-12. Available at:
	   http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Feb-98/griffiths.html




	Milstead, J. & Feldman, S. (1999). Cataloging by any other name.  Online,
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	   http://www.onlineinc.com/onlinemag/OL1999/milstead1.html#projects


	Milstead, J. & Feldman, S. (1999). Metadata projects and standards.  Online,
	   January, 1999. Available at:
	   http://www.onlineinc.com/onlinemag/OL1999/milstead1.html#projects

	Rayward, W. (1997). The origins of information science and the International
	   Institute of Bibliography/International Federation for Information and
	   Documentation (FID). Journal of the American Society for Information Science.
	   48(4): 289-300


	Ritchie, L. D. (1991). Information. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE Publications.


	Rubin, Richard.  Foundations of Library and Information Science.  Neal Schuman
	   Pub.  1998
        


	Soergel, D. (1998). An information science manifesto. Bulletin of the American
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	   http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Dec-97/soergel.htm

	Toffler, A. The Third Wave. NY: Bantam, 1980.

	Walsham, G. (1998). IT and changing professional identy: Micro-studies and
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