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2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Information Studies


Department of Libraries & School of Information Studies

Courses

Information and Library Science

  • ILS 10300 - Introduction To Data Lifecycle Management


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  Introduces concepts of the management of data throughout its lifecycle. Understanding different types of data and their functions. Managing data in the context of a particular discipline or profession. Finding and evaluating data purposefully. Using data ethically and responsibly. Creating and sharing data for reuse, accountability, and enhancement. Making decisions and communicating using data, including data analysis and visualization. Protecting and archiving data. Typically offered Fall.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 17500 - Information Strategies For Hospitality & Tourism Management


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course will provide students with a framework of information search skills and problem-solving they can utilize in their area of study and in everyday life. It will also incorporate technology literacy components with active learning. Class sessions will consist of lecture, group discussion, demonstrations, and in-class activities and out-of-class activities. The course is intended for first-semester freshman students. Department permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 18000 - Preparing For Your Undergraduate Research Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course is for prospective Purdue undergraduate researchers who are interested in conducting undergraduate research or creative endeavors. Purdue students who have not already started an independent research project with a research mentor will learn valuable skills to market themselves to individuals and research programs. Throughout the course, students will develop components for a final application packet to submit to a research team or program they choose. Department permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 19500 - Special Topics In Information And Data Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00.  Study of selected topics from the practice of information and data science, varying from semester to semester. Topics may include data management and organization, digital scholarship, data visualization, computer languages for data and information science, information literacy, archival literacy, and emerging trends in information and data science. Permission of department required. Credits: 1.00 to 4.00
  • ILS 23000 - Data Science And Society: Ethical Legal Social Issues


    Credit Hours: 3.00.  This course provides an introduction to Ethical, Legal Social Issues (ELSI) in Data Science. Students will be introduced to interdisciplinary theoretical and practical frameworks that can aid in exploring the impact and role of Data Science in society. This is a writing intensive course. Students will work individually and on collaborative assignments. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.Credits: 3.00
  • ILS 28000 - Understanding Your Undergraduate Research Experience I


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course is for current Purdue undergraduate researchers to hone skills necessary for successfully reflecting on and completing the experience. During this course, students will utilize their research experience to apply skills such as managing time with a research project, communicating your research, utilizing Purdue Libraries’ resources, and providing feedback to peer researchers. Students will deliver research pitches about their own project and provide critiques to others’ pitches. Department permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 29000 - Independent Study In Information Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00.  Intensive study on specific topics in information or data science that are not otherwise covered by courses currently offered at Purdue. Plan of Study and assessment method are agreed upon by faculty and student prior to course registration. Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
  • ILS 29500 - Special Topics In Information And Data Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00.  Study of selected topics varying from semester to semester, from the practice of information and data sciences. Topics may include data management and organization, digital scholarship, data visualization, computer languages for data and information science, information literacy, archival literacy, and emerging trends in information and data science. Credits: 1.00 to 4.00
  • ILS 38000 - Understanding Your Undergraduate Research Experience II


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course is for current Purdue undergraduate researchers to build upon the previous course and focus on research data collection, presentation, and communication for current Purdue undergraduate researchers. During this course, students will learn and discuss various forms of data and collection practices. Students will develop their own academic poster to present their research project’s data and implications. Students are encouraged to present their poster at one of Purdue’s undergraduate research conferences near the end of the semester. This course is the second course taken as undergraduate researchers and introduces material at this advanced level. This higher division course is normally scheduled for juniors and seniors. Department permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 39500 - Special Topics In Information And Data Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00.  Study of selected topics varying from semester to semester, from the practice of information and data sciences. Topics may include data management and organization, digitals scholarship, data visualization, computer languages for data and information science, information literacy, archival literacy, and emerging trends in information and data science. Department approval required. Credits: 1.00 to 4.00
  • ILS 48000 - Beyond Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course is for current Purdue undergraduate researchers to build on previous courses and focus on continuing their education in graduate or professional school. During this course, students will learn and discuss the various phases of identifying, selecting, applying to and funding graduate or professional school programs. Students will also gain a deeper comprehension of the qualities and skills that make research mentors effective while developing skills they will need to be successful mentees and peer mentors. Students will conduct research to identify potential programs of interest and develop a statement of purpose. Department permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.Credits: 1.00
  • ILS 49000 - Independent Study In Information Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00.  Intensive study on specific topics in information or data science that are not otherwise covered by courses currently offered at Purdue. Plan of Study and assessment method are agreed upon by faculty and student prior to course registration. Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
  • ILS 49500 - Special Topics In Information And Data Science


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00.  Study of selected topics varying from semester to semester, from the practice of information and data sciences. Topics may include data management and organization, digital scholarship, data visualization, computer languages for data and information science, information literacy, archival literacy, and emerging trends in information and data science. Credits: 1.00 to 4.00