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Information Literacy (General Education)
CSI 199/UNL 199 Information Literacy and Reference Consulting (1-3 credits)
Classroom instruction on the practical aspects of computing on the University Libraries' campus website,
including search strategy and skills development in information technology in a public user facility.
Students will learn about and assist users with library research databases and research on the Internet
within the context of a sophisticated information-delivery organization, will become familiar with the practical,
social and ethical issues relating to information, and will be able to evaluate and utilize information acquired
through a variety of formats. Consulting schedules are determined on an individual basis during the first two weeks of class.
Number of credit hours taken determines consulting hours required. Class attendance is mandatory. Offered Fall 2006 and Spring 2007.
EAS 205 East Asian Research and Bibliographic Methods (3)
This course will cover research and bibliographic methods in East Asian
studies. Students will learn how to navigate library catalogs and the
Internet with specific emphasis on East Asian databases and resources.
Students will also learn how to use East Asian reference materials, such
as character dictionaries. Prerequisite(s): One year or equivalent of
Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
http://www.albany.edu/eas/205/syllabus%202006.htm Offered Spring 2007.
GOG 324 The City on Computer (3)
An introduction to the use of geographic technology in studying urban features and patterns. The course provides a conceptual bridge between introductory
courses in urban geography and specialized courses in geographic techniques. Students will acquire familiarity with relevant software, data sources and
methods of analysis through regular computing laboratory assignments. Prerequisite(s): any two of the following: A GOG 125M, 220M, 225/225Z, A PLN 220M.
http://www.albany.edu/~yhuang/GOG324_CityOnComputer.html
IST 100 Internet and Information Access (3)
Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web. Information literacy in technology and online information resources.
Using, finding, evaluating, and producing information on the Internet.
IST 301: The Information Environment (3)
Introduction to information science. Definition and properties of information, production, transfer, classification, formatting, evaluation and use. The role of information organizations, including print and electronic publishing, traditional and digital libraries, and archives.
IST 649 Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Techniques (3)
This course is an introduction to information literacy instruction in a variety of types of libraries and other information-related
organizations. The history of library instruction, theoretical issues in the field, instructional program development, and teaching
techniques will all be included. Students will develop and present an instructional session designed for a specific library or
other user group.
UNL 205 Information Literacy (1)
One-quarter course to acquaint students with the processes of finding, organizing, using, producing, and
distributing information in print, electronic, and other formats. Students will learn about the flow of
information in a variety of disciplines, how to be effective at the research process, how to access information
in a variety of formats, and how to formulate effective searches on electronic databases and the Internet.
Students will be taught to evaluate the quality of Web-based and print information, and will become familiar
with practical, social, and ethical issues relating to information. Only one course from UNL 205 and UNL 206
may be applied toward graduation.
http://library.albany.edu/usered/unl205/index.html Offered Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007.
UNL 206 Information Literacy in the Sciences (1)
Using examples from scientific, technical, and medical literatures, this quarter course will introduce
students to the basic principles and processes of finding, organizing, using, producing, and evaluating
information resources in all media and formats. Students will learn about information flow in the sciences,
at all levels of presentation, and how to access, search, and retrieve information in a variety of formats.
They will learn to formulate effective searching on electronic databases and the Internet, and how to evaluate
the quality of the information that they retrieve. They will become familiar with the practical, social and
ethical issues relating to the use of information, with special emphasis on the role of scientific information
in an increasingly technological society. Only one course from UNL 205 and UNL 206 may be applied toward graduation.
Offered Fall 2006 and Spring 2007.
WSS 240 Classism, Racism, Sexism (3)
The writing of history is a political project. This course offers a hands-on opportunity to research and write the fascinating story of "The Making of America." Extensive use of online resources as well as film, video, and print sources.
http://www.albany.edu/faculty/vng/240. Not offered in 2006-07.
WSS 242X E-Journal Editing & Publishing (3)
Consideration of topics or issues in women's studies. May be taken more than once if content varies. Consult semester schedules
for specific topics and prerequisites. http://www.albany.edu/ws/journal
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