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LSC 508
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Herb Carson
5 Rodman Hall
Phone: (401) 874-4646
FAX: (401) 874-4964
E-mail: chcarson@uri.edu
Course Description
Introduction to the organization, retrieval and analysis of information, and the underlying technologies used to control the manipulation and dissemination of information in library and information settings.
Course Objectives
As a result of this course, you will:
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describe and discuss basic theories of information science. (GSLIS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19; RIDE 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,9)*
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describe and discuss the basic components of a computer system. (GSLIS 5, 6; RIDE )*
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discuss the effects of technology in handling information in library and information services. (GSLIS ; RIDE )*
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discuss communication theories and models and apply them in library and information services. (GSLIS ; RIDE )*
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discuss basic theories and techniques of information storage and retrieval. (GSLIS 4, 5, 6, 7; RIDE )*
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discuss the components of the Internet and use various tools to search for information on it. (GSLIS ; RIDE )*
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discuss the role of standards in information environments. (GSLIS 2, 3; RIDE 11)*
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identify and discuss possible new directions in the use of technology in information-based settings. (GSLIS ; RIDE )*
* Numbers in parentheses refer to relevant University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Educational Outcomes and Rhode Island Department of Education Beginning Teacher Standards.