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Course Descriptions : LIB — University Libraries

LIB — University Libraries
LIB 150 Introduction to Undergraduate Research (1)
Students will gain active learning experience in managing information in a dynamic research environment. Includes skills in identifying, retrieving, organizing, and evaluating information necessary for academic research and postgraduate careers.
LIB 175 Internet Search Strategies for Undergraduates (1)
Overview of the internet and its resources and services. Introduction to academic resources on the internet.
LIB 201 Power & Control in an Information Society (3)
Examines the importance of personal and institutional power in the creation, organization, and accessibility of information in contemporary western societies. (LAC, gtP)
LIB 250 Introduction to Information Literacy (3)
Designed to allow students an in-depth opportunity to explore the implications of our information rich society and to learn to use critical thinking skills in evaluating this wealth of information.
LIB 392 Internship (1-3)
Provides opportunities for students to obtain practical experience with supervised, but self-directed, scholarly research. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
LIB 395 Special Topics in Information Science (1-3)
Prerequisites: LIB 250 or consent of instructor. Opportunities to explore the knowledge base and theoretical framework (and its application) of information in specific fields of study. Repeatable, under different subtitles.