Inf 508 (Bio 518, Gog 518) Ecological Modeling (3)
This course introduces various theoretical and mathematical approaches to modeling
ecological and environmental data through computer-based exercises in the application
of existing models and the development of new models. Modeling topics cover
animal population models, vegetation models, and large scale landscape models,
as well as model applications in decision making. This course is geared towards
demystifying models and providing students with the confidence and skills to
apply this very useful tool to research projects. Prerequisites: Statistics
and either General Ecology, Environmental Analysis, Environmental Studies or
equivalent or permission of instructor.
Inf 523 (Isp 523,
Pad 523) Fundamentals of Information Technology (1-4)
This course consists of two seven-week
modules teaching basic skills in information management. Topics include: introduction
to programming, UNIX and networking, data structures, and overview of data base
applications, introduction to programming in C and C++.
Inf 710 Research Design
in Information Science (4)
Students will examine research issues in information science at an advanced
level, focusing on appropriate research design, data gathering techniques and
analysis relating to data collection and measurement. Students will explore
the research design process from both qualitative and quantitative points of
view. Inf 711 Research Seminar I (1) This course is offered every fall for all first-semester students. The course
meets once a week to hear presentations by faculty about their current research.
In addition, research skills are developed, such as evaluation of information
science literature, how to write a literature review, how to plan and use bibliographic
software, and how to do a poster session at a conference. Inf 712 Research Seminar II (1) This course is offered every spring for all second-semester students. This
course meets three times during the semester to plan and coordinate the INF
Research Conference while also developing posters to present at the Research
Conference. Students develop their research agenda by completing their INF Program
Plan. Prerequisite: Inf 711 Inf 713 Research Seminar III (1) This course is offered every fall for all third-semester students. This course
meets weekly to hear presentations by faculty about their current research.
Students develop research relationships with faculty to continue their own research.
Prerequisites: Inf 711 and 712 Inf 714 Research Seminar IV (1) This course is offered every spring for all fourth-semester students. This
course meets three times during the semester to guide students’ independent
research. Students present their research with a faculty member at the INF Research
Conference. Prerequisites: Inf 710, 711, 712 and 713 Inf 720 Managing Information and Technology in Organizations (2) Inf 721 Information and Society (2) Inf 722 Information Organization (2) Inf 723 Information and Computing (2) Inf 724 Information Policy (2) Inf 740 Information Security Risk Assessment (1) Inf 741 Security Policies (1)
Inf 766 Special Topics in Information Science (1-3)
Special course or seminar on a current problem, issue or development in
information science. May be repeated for credit with permission of Ph.D.
program director. Prerequisite: Admission to Information Science Ph.D.
program or permission of Ph.D. program director.
This course will introduce information systems research paradigms grounded in
organization theory and provide a framework for applying theoretical concepts
and empirical tools to the management of information and technology in organizations.
Relationships between information and communication technologies and social
action; how social and organizational factors influence processes and systems,
and how the use of ICTs influence our (changing) understanding and experience
of dealing with information.
Text analysis for information extraction, organization of information for knowledge
sharing, and visualization of information to support users’ diverse cognitive
styles.
Development of theories and concepts that underlie the operation of information
processing and retrieval systems; consequences derived from these theories that
should be considered in designing such systems; theoretical foundations of information
and computation; technologies and application areas.
National and international information policy development trends, processes,
and conflicts; policy, law, and culture; information economics, industries,
and trade; policies of information commodities (e.g. intellectual property,
privacy)
This course provides students with an introduction to the field of information
security risk assessment. Initially, the students will be introduced to basic
definitions and nomenclature in the area of security assessment. Thereafter
they will be taught different approaches for assessment of risk. The course
will incorporate cases in risk analysis derived from state and law enforcement
agencies. Students will learn how to use a risk analysis matrix for performing
both quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. As part of the course the students
learn of the different threats that they need to incorporate in their risk analysis
matrices.
This course provides students with an introduction to information security policies.
Students will be introduced to sociological and psychological issues in policy
implementation in general and then provided with a focused dialogue on information
security specific policies. The class discusses the entire lifecycle of policy
creation and enactment and presents students with issue specific policies in
different domains of security. The structure of the policy is also discussed
to assist the students in design and modification of policies. Several examples
from different domains are incorporated in the curriculum to assist students
to learn in context of real life situations.