Course Title:
Principles of Information Science
Course Description:
Surveys the key theories, concepts, and themes of information science. Examines information and communication technologies from the perspective of the people and organizations that generate and use information to achieve their goals. Topics include information and decision making; human information processing; definition and types of information systems; behavioral impact of information technologies such as office automation, e-mail, and the World Wide Web; and legal and policy issues such as privacy, censorship, intellectual property, and information security. A course project explores the use and impact of information technology in a selected domain (such as e-commerce, education, medicine, government, law enforcement, or electronic publishing), focusing on both technical and behavioral issues.
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Prerequisite 1:
CS U200
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
CS U211
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Repeatable:
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