Information Studies Program

INFO 101 : INFORMATION ACCESS IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Credits: 1

Introduction to finding information in the allied health fields (nursing, radiology, technologist, dental hygienist, health care assistant) covering how research is produced and organized, how to analyze a clinical question, how to conduct a search strategy using print and web-based sources, and how to evaluate information found.

INFO 120 : INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

Credits: 2

An online introduction to college-level research. Students will learn how to develop topics into strong research questions that guide their research. They will also learn how to access, evaluate, and ethically engage a wide variety of information sources (e.g. popular, scholarly, print, and multimedia). Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL& 101.

INFO 130 : RESEARCH ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Credits: 3

A 3 credit, 8 week online course that builds on the knowledge and skills developed in INFO 120. Students will apply and adapt information literacy competencies in subject-specific contexts. We will also explore the concepts of intellectual property, freedom of information, and copyright.

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