1111 Information Use and Student Success (1 credit)
In this course, students will learn to frame meaningful questions, gain knowledge and skills to succeed academically, understand the structure and content of information resources, evaluate information, and use information resources as genuine learning tools. NOTE: 1111 Information Use and Student Success replaces 1110 Library Research effective Spring 2008.

4310/7310 Seminar: Game Design & Evaluation (3 credits)
Introduction to concepts, elements, tools, and development used to develop games and simulations, including analysis of existing applications and creation of a game. Also this course covers an overview of cultural history of games and examinations of game designs.

4357/7357 Web Application Development I (3 credits)
Learn to develop Web applications to support online learning and collaboration using ASP.Net, PHP, or Java. In this course students will learn fundamental web programming principles and develop basic web applications. Specific concepts taught in this course include: reading and writing files to a server, interacting with users through web forms, storing and retrieving data in relational databases (MS SQL, MySQL, or Oracle), Objected-oriented programming, and web application security. Also available as 4357 for undergraduate credit.

Notes: 4357/7357 was previously offered as a 9410 Seminar course.

4358/7358 Web Application Development II (3 credits)
Building on Web Application Development 1, this course covers advanced web programming techniques and focuses on developing web-based learning applications. Students will analyze and learn how the applications in existing learning environments operate and interact, then develop learning applications of their own. Specific concepts covered in this course include developing APIs, user rights and permissions, data integrity, flexible design, code documentation, Web services, and Ajax. Also available as 4358 for undergraduate credit.

Notes: 4358/7358 was previously offered as a 9410 Seminar course.

4359/7359 Database Development (3 credits)
Students in this course will learn how to design and develop flexible and efficient data structures to support database driven web applications. Students will develop applications using database management systems, using the Structured Query Language (SQL), and using one of the following programming languages: Perl, PHP, or Java. Specific concepts covered in this course include database data types, table design, SQL statements, optimization, normalization, and security. Also available as 4359 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Requirements for off-campus course: Internet equipped computer (Mac or PC) with the ability to work with basic digital content. Trial versions of several software packages will be downloadable for use. A basic text editor is required. BBEdit Lite is available for the Mac and several tools come with Windows. Access to a scanner and/or a digital camera is useful, but not required. 4359/7359 was formerly offered as a 9410 Seminar course.

4360/7360 Introduction to Web Development (3 credits)
If you've never created a website from scratch, Intro to Web Development is for you. The course will help you learn basic web page design and authoring skills, along with browser/server interaction, directory management, and other technical skills. You will also learn to evaluate your website's impact on communication, understanding, and accessibility. (Also available for undergraduate credit ? 4360)

4361/7361 Introduction to Digital Media (3 credits)
Multimedia production techniques. This course offers and overview of image software, video software, scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and graphics tablets. It provides basic principles of digital media design and production. Also available as 4361 for undergraduate credit.

4364/7364 Flash Authoring (3 credits)
Plan, develop, and evaluate a multimedia project using digital authoring software (Macromedia Flash). Emphasizes instructional design and user interface issues. Course is production-based. Also available as 4364 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Course was previously titled Digital Media Authoring Systems (Macromedia Flash).

4370/7370 Intermediate Web Development (3 credits)
Ready to take your web development skills to the next level? This course extends your web design and developmental skills, and includes advanced HTML techniques, interactivity through use of JavaScript, and enhanced page design capabilities using Style Sheets. (Also available for undergraduate credit ? 4370)

7085 Problems in Information Science & Learning Technologies (ARR credits)
Independent, directed study on a topic in information science and learning technologies. Also available as 4085 for undergraduate credit.

7301 Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
The nature of information and information transfer in the institutional setting; covers the culture of information in society, standards for information processing and transfer, and networking in communications perspectives of information providing agencies. Also available as 4301 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q301 was renumbered 4301/7301 beginning Fall 2004.

7302 Organization of Information (3 credits)
An overview of the research that addresses information-seeking behavior and history, background, development of catalogs and indexes.
Notes: Q302 was renumbered 7302 beginning Fall 2004. Effective FS2007, students may take either 7312 OR 7302.

7305 Foundations of Library and Information Science (1 credit)
The course introduces students to the background, contexts, organizations and key issues and terms related to library and information science and the information professions.
Notes: This course was offered as Q310 in FS2003. Q305 was renumbered 4305/7305 beginning Fall 2004.

7310 Learning Systems Portfolio (1 credit)
This is the portfolio development course for Educational Technology students in the Learning Systems Design and Development track. Students in the Technology in Schools track should take 7378 Electronic Portfolio Devlopment.

7310 Seminar: Designing 3D Virtual Environments (3 credits)
This course builds on fundamentals of algorithm design and basic programming by introducing object oriented analysis and design problems in an engaging, 3D virtual world development environment. The course is designed for a student interested in pursuing a career in information technology, social software development or 3D virtual world development for education or gaming. Project examples include analysis of social interaction challenges faced by individuals and teams that can potentially be solved in 3D virtual environments; design and construction of virtual collaboration spaces in an open source 3-D virtual environment; and implementation of transformations, openGL matrices, openGL buffers, openGL quadrics, curves & surfaces and special effects in openGL. Computer programs designed for 3D collaboration for education and collaborative work are integrated throughout the course.
Notes: Prerequisites: Computer Science 2050 and 2110.

7310 Seminar: Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits)
Increasingly human activity is supported, mediated and enacted through various forms of computing. Web searches replace visits to the library, ecommerce replaces trips to the mall, and elearning replaces going to class. Email, chat and instant messaging supplement social interaction. Calculators, spell checkers, and other tools support improved human performance. Networked games and digital music are key sources of entertainment and relaxation. Workplaces are augmented, automated and amplified by information systems. Through readings, demonstrations and two research projects students will explore how humans interact with computers and how interactive technology augments and transforms human activity. Students will build knowledge of human-computer interaction (HCI), the field and specialties that advance HCI, and the methods used to design interfaces and study effects of HCI.

7310 Seminar: Teaching & Learning with Games & Simulations (3 credits)

7310 Seminar: Teaching and Assessing Learners in School Libraries Field Experience (2 credits)
Supervised clinical application of teaching methodologies, assessment of student learning. Thirty clock hours of on-site field experience is required. Co-requisite: Q306/Q310 or 4306/7306 Teaching and Assessing Learners in School Libraries.
Notes: This course was renumbered 4307/7307 beginning Fall 2004.

7312 Principles of Cataloging & Classification (3 credits)
Elementary cataloging of library materials using Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification, emphasis on subject headings; other existing classification schemes used and other bibliographic organization. Also available as 4312 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q312 was renumbered 4312/7312 beginning Fall 2004. Effective FS2007, students may take either 7312 OR 7302

7313 Managing Collections & Access (3 credits)
Selection of materials for libraries and information agencies, policies for collection management, freedom and diversity of information, access to information and evaluation of collections and access. Also available as 4313 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q313 was renumbered 4313/7313 beginning Fall 2004.

7314 Reference Sources & Services (3 credits)
General reference sources, emphasis on print sources. Principles, developments, and trends in reference services and reference service organization. Also available as 4314 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q314 was renumbered 4314/7314 beginning Fall 2004.

7315 Management of Information Agencies (3 credits)
Concepts of management applied to libraries and information systems; management tools, programming, models and simulation in an environment of an information producing or disseminating agency. Also available as 4315 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q315 was renumbered 4315/7315 beginning Fall 2004.

7334 Library Information Systems (3 credits)
Focus on automated library systems marketplace. Integrated online library systems from the system, functional, user perspectives. Includes management approach for procurement and operation of such systems.
Notes: Q334 was renumbered 7334 beginning Fall 2004.

7350 Special Readings (ARR credits)
Individual work not leading to dissertation. Also available as 4350 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q350 was renumbered 4350/7350 beginning Fall 2004.

7366 Technology Leadership in Schools (3 credits)
Someone's going to take the "technology lead", and it might just as well be you. Technology Leadership in Schools will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and values needed to lead the integration of technology in schools. Learn about the characteristics of effective leaders and how to create staff development programs that work! And be ready to face the tough policy issues - equity, digital divide, privacy, and more.
Notes: Q366 was renumbered 7366 beginning Fall 2004.

7368 Technology Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
The emphasis in this course is on using technologies to enhance and support student collaboration and learning in K-12 classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teaching Fellowship Program.
Notes: Q368 was renumbered 4368/7368 beginning Fall 2004.

7377 Introduction to Technology in Schools (3 credits)
Study of theories and practices associated with educational technology. Explores basic instructional design processes and strategies for integrating technology into teaching and learning. Provides an overview of the EdTech field and a survey of emerging trends. Prerequisites: teaching experience or instructor's consent; graduate standing required.
Notes: Requires prior teaching experience or instructor consent. Formerly titled Foundations of Ed Tech. Take this early in your program. Q377 was renumbered 7377 beginning Fall 2004.

7378 Electronic Portfolio Development (3 credits)
Portfolios are excellent tools assessing student learning over an extended period, but keeping learning artifacts organized and accessible is a challenge. This course will introduce you to electronic portfolios - a digital solution to documenting student achievement in a standards-based curriculum. Website development experience and Instructor consent required.
Notes: This is the portfolio development course for Educational Technology students in the Technology in Schools track. Students in the Learning Systems Design & Development track should take 7310 Learning Systems Portfolio.

7380 School Library Practicum (ARR credits)
7380 School Library Practicum (1-3 cr.hrs.) Directed, project-based experiences in school libraries. Requires admission to MA, initial certification or 24 completed LIS credit hours taken at MU; instructor permission.
Notes: Previously titled Practicum in School Library Media Centers. Q380 was renumbered 4380/7380 beginning Fall 2004.

7381 Practicum in Information Agencies (ARR credits)
Provides a supervised work experience for master's degree students in a public, academic, or special library. Grading is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Prerequisite(s): 7312 Principles of Cataloging & Classification.
Notes: Q381 was renumbered 4381/7381 beginning Fall 2004.

7466 Computers as Cognitive Tools (3 credits)
Computer-based cognitive tools provide multiple formalisms for representing student knowledge and engage learners in critical, creative, and complex thinking. Cognitive tools include databases, semantic networks, spreadsheets, expert systems, systems modeling, and microworlds, information interpretation and visualization, knowledge construction, and conversation.
Notes: Q466 was renumbered 7466 beginning Fall 2004.

7822 College Teaching With Technology I (1 credit)
(same as ELPA 7822). Examines the use of educational technolgies, both classroom-based (e.g., student response systems) and online (e.g., course managements systems), to assist in the dissemination of course resources and the facilitation of student interaction.

7823 College Teaching With Technology II (1 credit)
SAME AS ELPA 7823. Integrates learning technolgies into the traditional framework of a face-to-face course by creating a course websight and developing technical proficiency with relevant educational technologies. Prerequisite: College Teaching I or instructor's consultation.

9085 Problems in Information Science & Learning Technology (ARR credits)
Independent, directed study on a topic in information science and learning technologies. Also available as 4085 for undergraduate credit.
Notes: Q300 was renumbered 4085/7085 beginning Fall 2004.

9090 Research in Information Science & Learning Technology (ARR credits)
Dissertation research with a faculty advisor. Graded on S/U basis only.
Notes: Q490 was renumbered 9090 beginning Fall 2004.

9406 Curriculum and the School Library (3 credits)
Emphasizes teaching/learning strategies that integrate library resources into curriculum. Explores information problem-solving models, student's learning styles, evidence-based practice. Stresses negotiating instructional partnerships, characteristics of collaborative school cultures.
Notes: Prerequisite: teacher certification, Graded on S/U basis only.

9408 Information Policy (3 credits)
Examination of the roles of private and public sectors in information policy formation. Includes consideration of social, economic, political, and technological issues.
Notes: Q408 was renumbered 9408 beginning Fall 2004.

9409 Digital Libraries (3 credits)
This course is a project-based learning environment that combines instructor-prepared content, group-based student projects, and threaded asynchronous discussions on selected topics relating to the design, development, and implementation of practical digital libraries. Research directives within the broad domain of digital library development are also covered.
Notes: Q409 was renumbered 9409 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Designing and Modeling Systems (3 credits)
Examination of living systems, general system theory, and the art and practice of the learning organization.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Human Information Behavior (3 credits)
Among the important tasks of information professionals is a need to identify, analyze and model the users of information. In this course the students will be introduced to the theories and techniques of human information behavior that have emerged within the field of library and information science. The students will also learn about how the study of human information behavior relates to other fields, such as education, psychology, decision-making, and communications.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Human/Computer Interaction (3 credits)
This course focuses on the use and adaptation of existing Human-computer Interaction theories and research to a range of problems that an interface designer may face. Human-computer interaction is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding these systems. HCI is an evolving science and the course points the way to acquiring continuing information on the field and also provides groundwork for understanding future applied research papers in the field.

The course surveys the techniques available in the discipline, demonstrates where and when they are applicable, and proceeds to demonstrate via a combination of scientific theory understanding and modeling. The course investigates a wide range of psychological theories beginning with organizational behavior approaches to understanding work and workflow within organizations. It also covers new design methods and techniques available and the new conceptual mechanisms used in HCI such as metaphors for describing user interaction.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Information & Cultures (Complexities of the Information Society) (3 credits)
Examination of theory and practice related to societal, cultural, political, economic, and technical aspects of information, its production, control and dissemination. The purpose of the examination is to enable critique (in the sense of critical analysis from a fundamentally skeptical standpoint).


Notes: Doctoral seminar. Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Information and Cultures (3 credits)
How do cultural groups interact with information? This course will use a qualitative framework to examine information and information transmission as mediated by different cultures and values, specifically reflecting on information values imposed by Western culture.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Inquiry in Information Studies (Information Seeking, Retrieval & Use) (3 credits)
The students will be introduced to the theories and methods of human information behavior research that have emerged within the field of library and information science. They will also learn about how the study of human information behavior relates to other fields, such as education, psychology, decision-making, and communications.

NOTE: The description will change each time someone else teaches this course.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Research in Learning Sciences and Technology (3 credits)
This course will explore critiquing research in Instructional Systems, both as evaluator and discussant; selecting research; and conceptualizing and conducting research in Instructional Systems.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Social Computing in Learning and Performance Systems (3 credits)
Social Computing refers to using information systems as "places" for social interaction as well as "spaces" for information sharing and manipulation. The course will explore the philosophical, sociological and technological bases for social computing. Students will study the community of scholars advancing a social framework for computing; apply knowledge of social computing as a basis for understanding human-computer interaction; and use knowledge of social computing as a basis for improving human-computer interaction.

9410 Doctoral Seminar: Theories of Librarianship and Informing (3 credits)

9410 Seminar in Information Science and Learning Technologies (ARR credits)
Discussion and critical study of current developments in information science and learning technologies.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Seminar: Continuous Improvement Strategies for School Libraries (1 credit)
The roles of the school library media center and the school library media specialists are in a state of constant change in this current age of accountability and mandatory school improvement. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, schools are mandated to show growth in student achievement. This course is designed to assist participants in developing an understanding of the library media specialist?s role in helping the students and staff in their schools and districts meet the schools? instructional goals and objectives. While library media specialists are inherently charged with promoting literacy and helping their patrons become effective users of information, library media specialists are not always able to clearly state their mission nor demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs. This course will help you do just that.

9410 Seminar: Copyright & Libraries (3 credits)
An introductory and practical course covering the foundations of copyright, fair use, related laws including DMCA and TEACH, reserves and managing copyright in the public and school environments.

9410 Seminar: Designing Microworlds, Simulations & Games (3 credits)
Microworlds, simulations, and virtual worlds are immersive environments in which students learn by experimenting with systemic variables. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn and experiment with existing environments, determine how these environments are used in different settings, use tools for developing these environments and to design and prototype these environments.

9410 Seminar: Designing Online Courses (3 credits)
Students will be able to compare and contrast the learning affordances of different online course management systems;
analyze learning objectives for their fit for online courses;
apply principles of instructional design to the design and testing and formative evaluation of online learning units; and design prototypes for new functionality for online course management systems to support specific learning outcomes.

9410 Seminar: Developing & Organizing Media Collections (3 credits)
Collection development focusing on non-book media. Selection principles for hardware and software. Acquisition and organization of non-book media.

9410 Seminar: Diversity in Libraries (3 credits)
Examines social and political issues of diversity and multiculturalism and their implications for libraries and librarianship. Examines the social construction of specific identities, the relations of self and other and the role of power in the construction, inclusion and exclusion of social and cultural groups within the context of American pluralist society. Considers tensions between assigned and self-identified characteristics of diverse social/cultural groups the needs of these groups and library responses to these needs, and how to create a more diverse library profession.

9410 Seminar: Exploring Music for Public & School Librarians (1 credit)
Research and learn music basics to use in general programming, storytimes,large and small presentations and within stories themselves. We will learn techniques to teach songs to children and parents and share the value of incorporating music into home life (and library programs) to enhance literacy skills. We will explore the resources available to us as well as the place of music in society today. You do not have to be able to read music, play an instrument or carry a tune to take part in this
class and broaden your programming skills.

9410 Seminar: Financing of Higher Education & Academic Libraries (3 credits)
The financing of colleges and universities, and their libraries, is complicated. The course will include examination of the sources of financial resources, the political dynamics of funding, the many competing constitutencies (including the library), and the difficulties of decision making about money.

9410 Seminar: Foundations of LIS - DESE (1 credit)

9410 Seminar: Information Visualization (3 credits)
The goal of this class is to apply emerging technologies to analyze information for meaningful display, manipulation and presentation in the static, dynamic, and interactive aspects.

9410 Seminar: Information, Libraries and Society (3 credits)
This course examines theoretical and practical library and information science and general social science research as a means to survey the advent and evolution of the information society.

9410 Seminar: Intellectual Freedom & Its Discontents (3 credits)
The course will offer a critical interrogation of the principles and contradictions of free speech and their relationship to librarianship. Particular attention will be devoted to the cultural and political sources of censorship and the role of discipline in discursive formations.

9410 Seminar: International & Comparative Librarianship (3 credits)
This course will focus on international libraries, intercultural
information concerns, and an exploration of how information agencies
differ between nations and global information issues. The course will present various countries, their information infrastructures and the influence of information and communication technologies.

9410 Seminar: Issues Facing Librarianship (3 credits)
Current challenges that face the profession of librarianship - such as literacy, economics, and politics of public organizations - will be explored in some depth. The implications for practice will be foremost as the class investigates the nature and meaning of the issues.

9410 Seminar: Leading in Library Environments (1 credit)
This course explores the principles, theories, and practices of leadership in general, and with special attention to leadership in libraries.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Seminar: Librarianship in School Communities (3 credits)

9410 Seminar: Managing School Libraries (3 credits)
Management of school library programs K-12.
Focuses on program planning, evaluation; budgets, collections, electronic resources, vendors, state standards and reports. Includes legal and ethical concerns in the context of school communities.

9410 Seminar: Mind Tools (3 credits)
Mindtools are commonly available software tools for modeling what learners know. Students learn by teaching the computer. Mindtools include semantic organization tools (databases, semantic networks), dynamic modeling tools (spreadsheets, expert systems, systems modeling tools, and microworlds), information interpretation tools and visualization tools, knowledge construction tools (multimedia production, hypermedia construction and linking, Web site production), and conversation tools (synchronous communication environments, asynchronous information tools, scaffolded computer conferences).

9410 Seminar: Programming Basics for Children's Services (1 credit)
Overview of the history, philosophy and description of programming for children (and their caregivers) from birth-12 will be presented. Also included will be how to plan, implement, and evaluate programs. Current trends, issues and research will be explored. Future seminars will cover in-depth programming for specific age groupings (birth-5 years, 6-12 years).
Notes: This course was renumbered as 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Seminar: Social Constructs of Information (3 credits)
This course focuses on information as it is used, and defined, by society. The primary lens, or theoretical background, used in this investigation is the notion of "cultural hegemony," proposed by Antonio Gramsci. We will study the complex relationship between information and society, looking at how each is a reflection and shaper of the other. The relationship of libraries and other information agencies to the state, and the role of information professionals in the political and cultural spheres are central themes in the course.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Seminar: Storytelling Basics for Public & School Librarians (1 credit)
Research and learn storytelling basics including resources available, presentation techniques, and incorporating stories into the classroom and library. Also explore the history of storytelling through traditional tales as well as contemporary literature and the place of story in society today.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9410 Seminar: Teaching and Learning with Games and Simulations (3 credits)
This course explores the use of video games and simulations in the classroom. Students in this course will survey, play, and evaluate video games from the teachers' and learners'perspectives.

9410 Seminar: Understanding & Serving Users (3 credits)
The goal of this class is to understand the relationship among information, institutions, and users. The instructor will assist students to apply different approaches and research methods to analyze how users seek for, use and evaluate information within different institutions. Several topics will be covered in this class: the nature of information, human information processing, organizational behaviors, information services, research design, and data collection and analysis.

9410 Seminar: Usability of Online Information Services (3 credits)

9412 Information Storage & Retrieval (3 credits)
Introduces students to concepts and terminology associated with the storage and retrieval of bibliographic information. Emphasizes design of applied database management systems.
Notes: Q412 was renumbered 9412 beginning Fall 2004.

9413 Management of Electronic Resources (3 credits)
This course explores electronic resources (primarily subscription journals and databases) in terms of products, pricing, in-house management of resources, both technical and organizational, licensing, configuring databases and organizing websites for the end user, statistical reporting, and future trends.


Notes: Previously numbered 9410.

9414 Internet Reference (3 credits)
Learn to examine and evaluate web sites, about different search engines, and how to use web sites to answer basic reference questions.
Notes: Q414 was renumbered 9414 beginning Fall 2004.

9417 Technology Action Research (3 credits)
Study of concepts associated with action research; and the processes and procedures for conducting action research. Culminating project is the development of an action research project. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours completed prior to enrolling.
Notes: Technology Action Research cannot be taken prior to successful completion of 15 hours of approved credit in a student's program of study. 9417 was previously offered as a 9410 Seminar course.

9420 Information in the Disciplines (3 credits)
Provides an understanding of how and why information is produced, stored, and communicated in various intellectual disciplines. Students will evaluate examples of these activities in specific disciplines.
Notes: Q420 was renumbered 9420 beginning Fall 2004.

9423 Ethics and Information (3 credits)
The course introduces basic concepts of ethics and focuses on applying ethical norms to the production, dissemination, and use of information. The information services offered by libraries are also examined within the context of ethics.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9428 The History of Books and Printing (3 credits)
Focuses on the social, cultural, intellectual, and religious elements of books and print culture. The impact on communication and society is especially emphasized.
Notes: Q428 was renumbered 9428 beginning Fall 2004.

9431 Library Materials for Children (3 credits)
Critical evaluation of library materials for children birth through age 11. Emphasis on elements of literature, reader response theory, emergent readers, multicultural materials and current trends in children's publishing.
Notes: Q431 was renumbered 9431 beginning Fall 2004.

9432 Automated Reference Services (3 credits)
General summary of available systems and their characteristics, with particular emphasis on those available to the general library community. Machine searching experience with major brokers provided.
Notes: Q432 was renumbered 9432 beginning Fall 2004.

9433 Youth Services in Libraries (3 credits)
Discusses physical, mental, and emotional development of youth birth through high school. Emphasis on community analysis, outreach services, program design and techniques.
Notes: Q433 was renumbered 9433 beginning Fall 2004.

9434 Library Materials for Teens (3 credits)
Critical analysis of library materials for young people 12-18. Emphasis on historical perspective, current trends, social context and popular culture as they effect materials for teens.
Notes: Former title: Library Materials for Adolescents/Young Adults. Q434 was renumbered 9434 beginning Fall 2004.

9435 Adult Services in Libraries (3 credits)
Library services to adults, including special populations. Emphasizes information needs of adults; adult services organization, management.
Notes: Q435 was renumbered 9435 beginning Fall 2004.

9437 Readers Advisory Services (3 credits)
Examination of value and role of leisure reading and leisure reading materials. Coverage of reader advisory techniques, support processes, and resources for providing reader advisory services to various audiences.
Notes: 9410 was renumbered 9437 beginning Fall 2007.

9440 Learning with the Internet (3 credits)
Explores the potential of the Internet to support inquiry-based learning through collaborative activities, research, and authoring/publishing. Investigates goals and strategies of online learning. Examines learning theories and models of teaching/learning in relation to selected Internet activities for K-12 students.
Notes: Q440 was renumbered 9440 beginning Fall 2004.

9443 The Academic Library (3 credits)
Development, objectives, organization, and structure, nature of the collections and responsibilities for their development, philosophy of library services, measurement and standards of library effectiveness.
Notes: Q443 was renumbered 9443 beginning Fall 2004.

9444 The Public Library (3 credits)
Objectives, relations with other institutions, scope of library services, public relations and standards.
Notes: Q444 was renumbered 9444 beginning Fall 2004.

9445 Special Libraries and Information Centers (3 credits)
Course works on the goals of special librarianship including information provision, management styles. Library functions as performed in special libraries. Contributions of special libraries, such as information analysis centers, information brokering, accountability for and the evaluation of services.
Notes: Q445 was renumbered 9445 beginning Fall 2004.

9449 Business Information Resources (3 credits)
The course covers the basic concepts of business information and the information searching techniques used for specific business information needs (finding company information, industry information, investment information, statistical information, marketing information, etc.).
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9450 Introduction to Research in Library & Information Science (3 credits)
Examination of the nature, utility, and methodologies of research in the profession. Emphasis is on understanding and evaluating potential and actual research.
Notes: Q450 was renumbered 9450 beginning Fall 2004.

9452 Library Use Instruction (3 credits)
Considers learning theory applicable to instruction, methods employed, and appropriate evaluation of library use instruction.
Notes: Q452 was renumbered 9452 beginning Fall 2004.

9453 Planning and Evaluation of Information Services (3 credits)
Focuses on the complexity of the planning process in libraries and other information agencies, including the influence of external environments on planning. Internal elements of the organization are discussed, as are external elements. The role of evaluation of personnel, budgets, access to information, and services is integrated into the process of providing services.
Notes: Previously numbered 9410.

9455 Formative & Summative Evaluation (3 credits)
Study of the process of gathering data and making judgments about the effectiveness of instructional programs that uses technology. Covers techniques of a formative evaluation process to revise instruction. Culminating project is planning and conducting a portion of a summative evaluation of an instructional program.
Notes: Formerly offered as a Q410 Seminar. Q455 was renumbered 9455 beginning Fall 2004.

9456 Designing Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (3 credits)
Students examine theoretical bases for using collaboration and social interaction as methods for learning, and explore key functions and approaches for using computers for collaborative learning. Through the use of readings, examples, activities, and discussions the class will build an understanding of the foundations and applications of computer supported collaborative learning. Through participation in a project and online debate, class members will experience working as active and contributing members of an online class and knowledge-building community. Note: course was renumbered from 9410 effecting Spring 2008.
Notes: Q410 was renumbered 9410 beginning Fall 2004.

9457 Designing Computer Support for Cooperative Work (3 credits)
Study of the tools and methods of groupware and communities of practice, including their psychological, social and organizational effects. Students focus on designing and developing improved tools and methods. Graded on A/F basis only.
Notes: 9410 seminar was renumbered as 9457 beginning Fall 2007

9458 Technology and Assessment (3 credits)
Learn how to assess specific types of knowledge, using technology to enhance the process. Explore innovative tools and means of assessment that help teachers individualize and differentiate instruction to improve learning. Develop technology-enhanced assessments of student learning.

9461 Interface Design I (3 credits)
The goal of this course is to engage students in the work and intellectual challenges of interface design. Readings, examples, exercises, and discussions to learn basic competencies, processes, and principles of interface design.
Notes: Q461 was renumbered 9461 beginning Fall 2004.

9467 Technology to Enhance Learning (3 credits)
Strategies for integrating technology into the teaching and learning process, with a focus on enhancing how students think rather than what they think. Special attention given to supporting higher order thinking and problem solving with technology. Prerequisite: graduate standing
Notes: Q467 was renumbered 9467 beginning Fall 2004.

9468 Task Analysis (3 credits)
Analyzing instructional outcomes, jobs, and tasks using a variety job analysis, learning analysis, cognitive task analysis, activity analysis, and content/subject matter analysis techniques. This course is the second or third in the 3-part instructional design series that includes Needs Assessment followed by Task Analysis and Instructional Design Models and Strategies (these last two can be taken concurrently).
Notes: Formerly offered as a Q410 Seminar. Q468 was renumbered 9468 beginning Fall 2004.

9469 Designing Electronic Performance Support Systems (3 credits)
Performance support systems (PSS) are technology systems that support human activity within the complexities of organizational requirements and processes. Students build competency for designing PSS.

9471 Instructional Systems Design (3 credits)
Designing learning experiences for professionals is very different from lesson planning for K-12 students. Learn to analyze professional development needs, select appropriate instructional strategies, translate those strategies into products, and evaluate the quality of your work. The ISD approach produces quality training programs, whether you work for a multi-national corporation or a local school district.
Notes: Q471 was renumbered 9471 beginning Fall 2004.
This course is not offered during summer semesters.

9474 Needs Assessment for Instructional Design (3 credits)
Learn to analyze learner, instructional and environmental needs using a variety of techniques. Identify the components, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of instructional systems theory and instructional design and development.
Notes: Formerly offered as Q410 Seminar: Needs Assessment. Q474 was renumbered 9474 beginning Fall 2004.

9475 Diffusion of Educational Innovations (3 credits)
Change happens, but not always the way you want it to happen. This course will help you take charge of change by understanding change dynamics and using proven methods to influence change in any organization. Learn why some innovations are adopted and others are abandoned; why some people are quick to change and others need more time. Most importantly - learn how to make the changes you want to happen.
Notes: Q475 was renumbered 9475 beginning Fall 2004.

9476 Instructional Design Models & Strategies (3 credits)
This course introduces learners to fundamental concepts of instructional design strategies. To provide an anchor for the design concepts and strategies studied, the course offers a project and case-based approach to learning instructional design skills. Emphasis is placed on the design of learning resources most appropriate for the goals of the instruction being created and implementing these strategies and tactics in an instructional program.
Notes: Formerly offered as a Q410 Seminar. Q476 was renumbered 9476 beginning Fall 2004.

9478 Designing Problem-Based Learning Environments (3 credits)
This course requires the student to learn about designing constructivist learning environments by designing constructivist learning environments. Throughout the course, students will examine theories, models and activities associated with the design of those environments. The primary goal will be to apply what is learned about those theories to the design of the environment.
Notes: Q478 was renumbered 9478 beginning Fall 2004. Previous course title was Designing Constructivist Learning Environments.

9480 Internship in Information Science and Learning Technologies (1 credit)
Provides internship experience under supervision in advanced levels of practical experience in information science and learning technologies research and teaching.
Notes: Read about this exciting learning experience for the Training Design and Development or the Technology in Schools programs. Q480 was renumbered 9480 beginning Fall 2004.

9481 School Library Internship (8 credits)
9481 School Library Internship - 12 weeks of guided practice in K-12 school libraries. Strengthens, extends effective professional skills, attitudes, dispositions, essential to supporting student learning and achievement. Prerequisites: instructor permission; letter grade of A in 7380.
Notes: Q481 was renumbered 9481 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7170 Introduction to Educational Statistics (3 credits)
Statistical techniques in education: descriptive statistics, simple regression, correlation, hypothesis testing.
Notes: A354 was renumbered ESC PS 7170 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7320 Overview of Educational Research (3 credits)
Survey of educational research design and methods of data collection.
Notes: A409 was renumbered ESC PS 7320 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7610 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research I (3 credits)
Topics include simple linear regression, multiple regression, introduction to matrix algebra, partial and semipartial correlation, multiple regression for prediction, hierarchical modeling, polynomial regression, and regression analysis with categorical and continuous property independent variables.
Notes: A454 was renumbered ESC PS 7610 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7620 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research II (3 credits)
This course focuses on analysis of variance (ANOVA) and includes the following topics: Simple analysis of variance with follow-up comparisons, factorial designs and follow-up comparisons, repeated measures design, analysis of convariance, nesting, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), factorial MANOVA, and discriminant analysis.
Notes: A455 was renumbered ESC PS 7620 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7640 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research I (3 credits)
An introductory course intended to provide a broad understanding of the foundations, purposes, and principles of qualitative research in education, as well as an introduction to a variety of qualitative research designs, data collection methods, and analysis strategies.
Notes: A456 was renumbered ESC PS 7640 beginning Fall 2004.

ESC PS 7645 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research II (3 credits)
The focus of each section of this course would be in-depth study of a specific method (e.g., case study, ethnographic, grounded theory) and various approaches (e.g., critical theory, dialogical). Students will be expected to undertake a substantive pilot study and prepare a qualitative test.
Notes: A457 was renumbered ESC PS 7645 beginning Fall 2004.

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