2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

LIBR: Library

The University Libraries

Academic Affairs Division

LIBR 151 Introduction to Library Resources

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A lecture/laboratory course (fourteen one-hour classes) which provides an introduction to the resources of a university library, how those resources are organized, and how to use those resources effectively.

 LIBR 201 Internet and Multimedia

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisite: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101 or prior exposure to word processing and electronic mail

The major focus will be on the evaluation of information and multimedia resources available on electronic networks when doing research in an area of one’s choice. This information literacy course is designed for students to gain a more in-depth understanding of the information resources available electronically and of how to utilize them more effectively in communicating. Students will learn how to access and utilize these resources for two-way communications and support for decision making while incorporating selected elements in multimedia presentations of their own design. (BTED/CM/COSC/IFMG/LIBR 201 may be used interchangeably for D or F repeats and may not be counted for duplicate credit.)

LIBR 281 Special Topics

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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

LIBR 481 Special Topics

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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

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