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Course Descriptions

 

Industrial Design
  

  • DSID 133 - Design Projects: Making It

    3 units
    Students take an idea from concept to actual product (and multiples of the product) in one semester. The course ends with the creation of a store and the sale of the products produced.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 32A  credit or instructor permission.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 134 - Design and Meaning

    3 units
    This course will focus on the formal properties of products to better understand how design addresses and projects meaning as it relates to designed and manufactured objects. Coursework will explore this via experiments in specification and fabrication.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 32A ; BS Industrial Design Majors Only
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 135 - Design, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property and Professional Practice

    3 units
    Strategies for entering the profession as a business owner or design entrepreneur. Course includes the exploration of past and future business models as well as issues of intellectual property protection.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 123A  or Instructor Permission.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 136 - Advanced Digital Workshop

    3 units
    Advanced Digital modeling and prototyping tools for Industrial Design.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 129 ; BA Design Studies or BS Industrial Design Majors only, or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 137 - Advanced Physical Prototyping

    3 units
    Advanced Prototyping techniques for Industrial Design including patternmaking, sewing and casting.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 32 , DSID 41 ; BA Design Studies or BS Industrial Design Majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 143 - Advanced Materials,Process & Technology

    3 units
    Advanced Materials, Processes and Technology will enhance themes covered in Materials and Processes coursework with the addition of study of the relevance and implications of advanced materials and technologies on designed artifacts.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 32 , DSID 41 ; BA Design Studies or BS Industrial Design Majors only, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 144 - Design for Healthcare

    3 units
    Introduction to unique theories and challenges associated with the design of objects, experiences and services related to healthcare. Focuses on the application of patient-centered design theories for the betterment of patient experiences and patient-provider relationships.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): DSID 123  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSID 176B - Industrial Design in Society

    3 units
    History of industrial design since 1900. Course covers practice and theories of major industrial designers and design movements in the context of social attitudes toward consumption, production, and aesthetics.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 72  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ARTH 176B . Art and Art History is responsible for scheduling.


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  • DSID 192 - International Program Studies

    1-14 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • DSID 226 - Ergonomics for Design

    3 units
    Aspects of products affecting human performance, comfort and safety. Emphasis on design of computer interfaces, automobiles and furniture. Topics include visual displays, anthropometry, seating design, and safety design.

    Prerequisite(s):  Graduate status in Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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Informatics
  

  • INFM 200 - Informatics: Fundamentals

    3 units
    A broad perspective and understanding of informatics as a technical skill set that focuses on user-centered systems and balances legal and ethical considerations and measures. Examines informatics applications in specific and interprofessional contexts.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • INFM 202 - Informatics: Security Overview

    1 units
    Fundamentals of network security, compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. Students are provided with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using typical cybersecurity solutions.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 203 - Big Data Analytics and Management

    2 units
    Overview and use of Important big data technologies, trends, infrastructure, and management issues that enable users to make informed and strategic decisions with the presence of large-scale data sets.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 204 - Human Centered Design

    2 units
    Designing and developing user-centered knowledge structures for the Web environment.  Core topics are: problems addressed by effective human-computer interaction; how to design for findability; design thinking concepts and tools; prototyping; and informing stakeholders about a content-rich product.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 205 - Informatics: Project Management

    2 units
    Introduces essential strategies and techniques for project management. Topics include: management styles, institutional constraints, project life cycles, stakeholder management, scope definition, risk assessment, project planning tools, and team management.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 206 - Electronic Records: Foundations

    3 units
    Principles and methods of managing records and information as operational, legal and historical evidence in electronic environments. Examines the ways in which new information technologies challenge organizations’ capacities to define, identify, control, manage, and preserve electronic records and information.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 207 - DAM: Digital Assets Management

    2 units
    Concepts, terminology, practice and application of DAM in the private and public sector. Addresses metadata, workflow, taxonomy, data security, governance, and preservation of digital assets.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 208 - Information Security: Info Assurance

    1 units
    Overview of Information Assurance and Risk Management theories, principles, and techniques. This course examines the information assurance frameworks and risk management planning structures used to ensure that an organizationâs information resources and assets are protected

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 210 - Health Informatics

    3 units
    Health data and standards, electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare information, data management concerns and technology governance in the health care environment.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 211 - Organizational Consulting Project (OCP)

    3 units
    Application of knowledge and skills developed in the Informatics program to address a specific problem in a specific domain (such as health or sports).

    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • INFM 213 - Epidemiological Methods

    3 units
    Introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiologic research. Students are enabled to design, conduct, analyze, and interpret epidemiologic research.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 214 - Health Data and Analytics

    3 units
    Exploration of healthcare informatics and its relation to health information technology. Students will apply basic knowledge and skills from healthcare data mining, data science, data management and professional project management to address practical healthcare business and clinical intelligence issues.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 215 - Network Security

    3 units
    Technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. Includes compliance and operational security, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, psychological and behavioral traits of users vulnerable to cyber and social engineering attacks, and application programming development security.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 216 - Computer Digital Forensics

    3 units
    Digital forensic investigation activities. Data acquisition, forensic imaging, use of Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) suite of applications (using Access Data virtual labs), locking mechanisms, search and seizure procedures, and report writing.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 217 - Tools Lab

    3 units
    Security tools used to detect network security threats and vulnerabilities at a microscopic level. Introduction to penetration testing, packet analyzers, standards and cryptography, reconnaissance and malware, hacking, and vulnerability scanning.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFM 218 - Sports Analytics

    3 units
    Analytical techniques and quantitative methods used to inform decisions in the sport industry. Theory, development, and application of analytics in sports to support player performance, in-game strategy, team management, sports operations, and fantasy competitions.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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Information
  

  • INFO 20 - Introduction to Computing for Personal Information Management

    3 units
    Introduction to computing for personal information access, use and management including basic computer operations, access to geographically distributed information on the global Internet, electronic communication, word processing and document design, data modeling with spreadsheets, database design and maintenance for information storage and retrieval and information presentation.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 200 - Information Communities

    3 units
    Examines information users and the social, cultural, economic, technological, and political forces that shape their information access and use.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated computer literacy.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • INFO 202 - Information Retrieval System Design

    3 units
    The systems and knowledge structures that information professionals create and use to connect users with information.

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated computer literacy.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 203 - Online Learning: Tools and Strategies

    1 units
    This course introduces students to new and emerging technologies used in today’s online learning environment. It covers learning management tools, various social networking platforms, web conferencing, as well as strategies and skills needed for success in online learning.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 208 - Big Data Technologies

    3 units
    Introduction to the technological ecosystem of Big Data and Hadoop as well as the goals and work of Data Science.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 209 - Web and Data Mining

    3 units
    Covers topics ranging from data mining, Web mining, classification, numeric prediction, association rules, sequential patterns, Web crawling, retrieval and search engines, social network analysis, link analysis, ranking, Web personalization and recommender systems, to Hadoop based technologies, including MapReduce, Spark, MLlib

    Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX programming. Some familiarity with C, C++, and/or Java.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 210 - Reference and Information Services

    1-3 units
    Process-oriented examination of how information professionals answer reference questions. Stresses interpersonal skills required for effective question negotiation and sources with which questions are answered.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 211 - Transfer Course One

    3 units
    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Transfer content for MLIS students who transfer graduate credits. Needs graduate advisor and/or academic advisor approval.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 212 - Transfer Course Two

    3 units
    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Transfer Content for MLIS Students who transfer graduate credits. Needs graduate advisor and/or academic advisor approval.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 213 - Transfer Course Three

    3 units
    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Transfer content for MLIS students who transfer graduate credits. Needs graduate advisor and/or academic advisor approval.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 215 - Information Visualization

    3 units
    Applying perceptual and cognitive principles to the design and development of information visualization techniques, such as scatterplots, treemaps, parallel coordinates, and GIS visualizations; interactive visualization interface design and implementation; narrative visualization and storytelling; visual analytics for decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 220 - Resources and Information Services in Professions and Disciplines

    1-3 units
    Examination of the nature of resources for, and services to, professions and disciplines. Possible disciplines for study may be law, business and economics, life and/or physical sciences, medical sciences, engineering and computer science, maps, and visual and performing arts. Course is repeatable in the same semester for a maximum of nine units when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): For Business: INFO 202 , INFO 204 , INFO 210 . For Science/Technology: INFO 210 . For Visual and Performing Arts: INFO 210 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 221 - Government Information Sources

    3 units
    Study in government publications and databases, their bibliographic organization, use in all types of libraries and information centers, methods of acquiring information from federal, state and local sources; problems of depository and non-depository collections.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 210 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 228 - Advanced Information Resources and Services

    3 units
    In-depth survey of information needs, uses, and sources across different user groups; current methods of providing reference services and instruction in different information seeking contexts; and techniques for evaluating reference sources and services.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202  and INFO 210 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 229 - Practicum/Seminar in Information Services

    3 units
    Opportunity to work in a setting delivering information services. Discussion of encountered problems, current trends and contemporary approaches to information service delivery.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 244  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 230 - Issues in Academic Libraries

    3 units
    Investigate current issues that impact the functioning of the academic library. Topics include issues related to social and political environments, clientele, services, collections, physical settings, financing, staffing and future trends in the academic library sector.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202  and INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 231 - Issues in Special Libraries and Information Centers

    3 units
    This course will investigate current issues that impact the functioning of special libraries/information centers. Topics covered will include issues related to social and political environments, clientele, services, collections, physical settings, financing and staffing, and future trends in the special library/information center sector.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 232 - Issues in Public Libraries

    3 units
    This course will investigate current issues that impact the functioning of the public library. Topics covered will include issues related to social and political environments, clientele, services, collections, physical settings, financing and staffing, and future trends in the public library sector.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 233 - School Library Media Centers

    3 units
    The role of the school library media teacher and the school library media program in the educational community. Emphasis on creation of effective learning environments, involvement in the curriculum and teaching process as well as philosophies of service and management.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 204  and INFO 250 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 237 - School Library Media Materials

    3 units
    Survey of materials in a variety of formats that meet the needs of K12 students. Materials will be examined that support state and national curriculum standards as well as material that support independent reading and learning. Course can be repeated one time.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 203 , INFO 204 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 240 - Information Technology Tools and Applications

    3 units
    Focuses on building practical skills in a variety of networked computer applications. Topics will vary, but will typically include web coding languages and designing web sites.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 241 - Automated Library Systems

    1-3 units
    Review of major systems for library automation. Problems associated with the planning, implementation and use of the systems, negotiation of systems acquisition and trends in the field.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202  and INFO 204 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 242 - Database Design and Management

    3 units
    Design and implementation of relational databases. Learn about database management systems (such as Oracle), database administration, and database querying with SQL.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 244 - Online Searching

    3 units
    Techniques and concepts for searching online, including strategies, database content, search options, and understanding the information environment. The course includes extensive hands-on experience with subscription search engines.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 246 - Information Technology Tools and Applications - Advanced

    1-3 units
    Designing advanced Web applications using technology such as dynamic HTML and XML and Web programming languages such as XSLT, JavaScript, JSP, Perl, PHP, MYSQL, and ASP. May be repeated for up to 12 units when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 247 - Vocabulary Design

    3 units
    Survey of principles and practices used to index information-bearing objects such as documents or images. Includes term assignment, review of existing vocabularies, thesaurus design, metadate structures and automatic and natural language processes.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 248 - Beginning Cataloging and Classification

    3 units
    Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using AACR2, machine-based representation using MARC formats and other standards, subject analysis and classification using LCSH. Dewey, and LCC with application to books, non-book materials and serials.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 249 - Advanced Cataloging and Classification

    3 units
    Application of cataloging and organization of information principles to multi- and hyper-media resources. Complex serial publications, evolving standards for representation of non-traditional networked information, and cataloging policy development. Specific focus of the course may vary each time taught.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 , INFO 248 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 250 - Design and Implementation of Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals

    3 units
    Examination of concepts of instruction in the use of information technologies, information services and sources. Includes investigation of learning theory and instructional design. Emphasis on application of theory through development of instruction and instructional resources in various media for use in a broad array of institutional environments.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 251 - Web Usability

    3 units
    Through examination of theory, methodologies, and real-life cases, Info 251 offers a user experience (UX) framework for developing information systems. Students learn the principles of user-centric design and style for particular circumstances and populations.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 252A - Information Processing and Management I

    3 units
    An introduction to programming in the Java programming language. Emphasis on techniques necessary for manipulating character strings, sorting and searching algorithms frequently used for information storage and retrieval problems, and fundamental concepts of modern software engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 252B - Information Processing and Management II

    3 units
    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Database Design (OODB) in the Java programming language. Emphasis is on how to apply these concepts and techniques to problem solving in the field of information storage and retrieval.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 252A  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 253 - Natural Language Processing and Automatic Indexing/Abstracting

    3 units
    Introduction to natural language processing and automatic indexing/abstracting with emphasis on text processing. Topics include: semantic dictionary, lexical analysis, word frequency analysis and automatic selection of indexing tokens, term weighting, the vector space model and document representation.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 252B  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 254 - Information Literacy and Learning

    3 units
    Provides theory and practice for teaching information literacy in an LIS setting. The course emphasizes learning theory as well as the practical aspects of teaching. Students learn methods and tools for teaching in both synchronous and asynchronous settings.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 256 - Archives and Manuscripts

    3 units
    An introduction to the theory and practice of managing archival documents, such as personal papers, institutional records, photographs, electronic records and other unpublished material. Topics covered include manuscript and records acquisition and appraisal, arrangement and description, conservation and preservation, reference and access.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 257 - Records Management

    3 units
    An introduction to the theories, methodologies and technologies used in managing institutional information and records. Topics include the history of records management, the records’ life cycle, record inventory and analysis, classification and filing, retention scheduling and equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 259 - Preservation Management

    3 units
    An introduction to the philosophies and techniques used to preserve manuscript, printed and digital materials. Examination of the evolution of preservation practice, with emphasis on emerging theories, models and technologies in digital preservation.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 260 - Resources for Children, Ages 0-6

    3 units
    Survey of children’s materials for infants to age six, with emphasis on books for beginning readers, integration of this material into library and school programs, planning and implementation of public relations. Repeatable for credit. Repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 260A - Programming and Services for Children Ages 0-8

    3 units
    This course examines the importance of programming for children, including parent education programs, story hours, outreach techniques, services with schools, summer reading programs, and program series such as weekly or monthly programs on manga, knitting, book discussions, or homework help.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 261 - Resources for Children, Ages 6-12

    3 units
    A survey of the books and media available for children 6-12, and of the evaluation, selection, and use of these materials in the contexts of collection development, children’s reading interests, informational needs, school curricula, and multicultural library service. Repeatable for credit. Repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 261A - Programming and Services for Young Adults Ages 9-18

    3 units
    Administration and delivery of professional library and information services with multi-cultural young adult populations: features critical youth studies cultural/historical research, resources, policy, threats, tools, methods, service philosophies and management skills necessary for a comprehensive profile of YA library services.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 262 - Resources for Young Adults

    3 units
    Materials for adolescents and pre-adolescents and methods for incorporating these materials into library planning. Collection development, needs assessment and programming will be featured. Information services for young adults in a variety of settings will also be addressed. Repeatable for credit. Repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 262A - Materials for Children Ages 0-4

    3 units
    Survey of children’s materials , including “toy” books, picture books, and various media and technology appropriate for this age group, and how they can meet developmental needs. Collection development tools and techniques for these materials will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 263 - Materials for Children

    3 units
    Survey of materials in a variety of formats including nonfiction, beginning chapter books, fictional genres, paperback series and electronic resources, and how they can help meet developmental needs. Collection development tools and techniques for this material will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , and either INFO 260A  or INFO 261A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 264 - Materials for Tweens

    3 units
    Survey of materials in various formats including fiction, nonfiction, movies, CDS, computer games and other materials, and how they can meet the developmental needs of this age group. Collection development tools and techniques for this material will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , and either INFO 260A  or INFO 261A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 265 - Materials for Young Adults Ages

    3 units
    This course will allow students to take an in depth look at materials in a variety of formats for teens, including fiction, popular nonfiction, graphic novels, movies, computer games, websites, other media, and determine how they can meet developmental needs.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , and either INFO 260A  or INFO 261A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 266 - Collection Management

    3 units
    Study of collection management in all types of libraries and information centers. Includes analysis of information needs, criteria for selection, collection use evaluation and resources for collection development.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 267 - Services to Youth

    1-9 units
    Seminar in planning, developing and evaluating youth services in public libraries. Special needs of children and young adults in the public library, liaison with schools, reference services, and collection planning will be featured. Repeatable for credit, for up to 9 units. Repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , and either INFO 260A  or INFO 261A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 268 - History of Youth Literature

    3 units
    The history of literature for children and teens from its earliest examples to today’s current trends, including how childhood has changed over the years, the influence of culture on those changes, and on the materials created for children and teens.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 269 - Early Childhood Literacy

    3 units
    Covers a wide variety of topics important for an understanding of early childhood multi-literacies in library and non-library environments, including current research, best practices and practical examples that can be implemented in various work environments with children.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 270 - Intellectual Freedom and Youth

    3 units
    This course will focus on intellectual freedom issues with youth, the value of youth literature to enhance individuals’ lives, the ethics of intellectual freedom, the psychology of censorship and how to combat it, and how to defend materials for youth.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 271A - Genres and Topics in Youth Literature

    1-9 units
    Various topics and genres in literature for children or teens will be examined in depth, such as graphic novels, poetry, fantasy, science fiction, publishing and writing trends, reading motivation techniques, literature in the classroom, and the art of picture books. Repeatable for up to 9 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , and either INFO 260A  or INFO 261A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 272 - Authors and Illustrators in Youth Literature

    3 units
    This course will look at selected authors and/or illustrators of youth literature, examining their work, their lives, their motivations, their criticism, and the usefulness of their work.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 275 - Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities

    3 units
    This course focuses on developing skills for planning, implementing and evaluating programs for addressing the information needs of racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. Reviews the major national, state and local studies.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200  and INFO 204 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 280 - History of Books and Libraries

    3 units
    This class traces the development of the book through its many stages and explores how the creation, use, and storage of information are affected by social and technological change. The development of libraries and librarianship and how they have accommodated themselves to the changing form of the book will also be considered.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 281 - Seminar in Contemporary Issues

    1-3 units
    Investigation of major contemporary issues within the information profession. Topics range from censorship to the need for a national information policy and change each time the course is offered. A maximum of nine units may be repeated in the same semester when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 282 - Seminar in Library Management

    1-3 units
    Application of management theory to specific problems. Readings and discussions of the development of effective strategies for planning and implementing organizational change. Content changes each time offered. A maximum of nine units may be repeated in the same semester when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200  and INFO 204 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 283 - Marketing of Information Products and Services

    1-3 units
    Applications of marketing concepts to library and information services. Market analysis, use surveys, market targeting and introduction of services.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200  and INFO 204 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 284 - Seminar in Archives and Records Management

    1-3 units
    In-depth study of current issues and practices in archives and records management. The course addresses new areas of research and application such as oral history, sound and visual archives, digitization, archival automation, archival security, genealogy, and more. Course is repeatable for credit for up to 12 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 286 - Interpersonal Communication Skills for Librarians

    1-3 units
    The principles and practice of interpersonal communication; small group and peer relationships.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200  and INFO 204 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 287 - Seminar in Information Science

    1-3 units
    Current issues and problems in information retrieval as related to concepts and theories of information science. A maximum of nine units may be repeated with different content.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 . Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Graded


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  • INFO 289 - Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science

    3 units
    Advanced independent examination of selected issues and problems in library and information science with a focus on the integration of theory and practice. Issues and problems addressed will vary each semester.

    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • INFO 292 - Professional Experience: Projects

    3 units
    Gives students the opportunity to complete a professional project related to the theory and method of Library & Information Science in an information organization or institution, and to gain practical experience in one or more areas of LIS.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 , plus six advanced courses.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 294 - Professional Experiences: Internships

    2-4 units
    Supervised professional experience in an approved public, academic, or special library or other information-based organization.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 , and three advanced courses.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 295 - School Library Field Work

    3 units
    A supervised professional experience of school librarianship at the levels of both elementary and secondary (middle or high) schools. Emphasis is on observation and guided practice with a credentialed school librarian (library media teacher).

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 .
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 297 - Practicum in Instruction for Information Literacy

    3 units
    Experience with instruction in the computer, network and media aspects of information literacy. Course may be repeated in different semester.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • INFO 298 - Special Studies

    1-3 units
    Advanced individual research and projects related to libraries and information systems. Available only to those students who have completed the major portion of the degree coursework. May be repeated for a maximum of six units of credit.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 200 , INFO 202 , INFO 204 , instructor consent.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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