All Courses at the Faculty of Information
Below is the course directory, a searchable list of courses offered by the Faculty of Information, including course descriptions, pre-requisites, co-requisites and other relevant information.
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This course (INF2208H — User-Centered Systems for Communication) will introduce students to concepts related to systems for human-human and human-agent communication. In particular, the course covers the theoretical mechanisms and UI/UX design principles for developing technology to support communication through the system (e.g. teleconferencing), around the system (e.g. collaborative software and hardware), and directly with […]
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INF2239H — Information, Misinformation, and Health What is misinformation? How does it take root, how can it be identified, and what can be done about it? One way to distinguish misinformation from valid information is to examine outcomes. Misinformation generally leads to poor outcomes based on poor decision making, which is itself based on faulty […]
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The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to concepts and considerations of epistemic injustice and knowledge equity in the context of GLAM organizations. The course examines theories of epistemic injustice, particularly as it touches on the circulation of information through information spaces such as libraries and explores and teaches practices that bring […]
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This course builds upon and extends concepts, themes, and theories ARM students were introduced to through INF 1330H. Through a focus on archival reciprocity, accountability, collaboration, and consultation this course introduces students to the field of community archiving and will explore the unique relationships that are formed between archives and the communities they both serve […]
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INF2256H — Digital Scholarship This course examines the sources of data, methods of inquiry, and dissemination outputs in current threads of digital scholarship across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Digital scholarship facilitates new modes of research and learning that challenge and alter the way we think about scholarship in academic and public discourse. Topics […]
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Topic models have emerged as a powerful methodological approach in human-centered data science since they lie at the intersection of empirical, positivist and interpretive techniques. Data scientists like topic models because they can provide sophisticated insights about large amounts of text data by incorporating human context and knowledge. This course will provide students with the […]
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INF2335H — Liaison Librarianship in Academic Libraries This course is designed to prepare students for careers as liaison librarians in academic libraries. The course will cover the evolution, development, and current issues surrounding subject or liaison librarianship in academic and research libraries. A general history of liaison librarianship and examination of the scope of liaison […]
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INF2255H — Critical Game Studies This course critically examines technological, social, cultural and political-economic issues within the interdisciplinary study of games. This course focuses on the play, production, and analysis of games while reading current research and theory from a variety of sources in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and industry. Topics will focus on […]
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INF2250H — Copyright for Information Professionals This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of Canadian copyright law and how it is applied in the policies and practices of cultural heritage institutions (libraries, archives, and museums) in a time of rapid technological change. After considering the rationales for copyright, the course examines the […]
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INF2238H — Activism, Media, and Information This course explores the relationship between social justice, media and technology, inorder to understand communication and information as sites of struggle, worked upon by activists from below. Our inquiry together will pursue such questions as: how do people come into participation in civic life through work with media, information, […]
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Over two decades humans have increasingly recognized that data created by researchers and governments are a public good and have recurring value when these data are made broadly accessible. This has been encapsulated in the concept of Open Data. Open Data, whether produced as the result of governmental initiatives or research projects, are data that […]
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With the exponential growth of data in all aspects of our lives, the need to develop a meaningful narrative with the data is key to effective communication of findings. In this course (INF2203H — Storytelling with Data), we will combine the art of storytelling with data science to develop an engaging and impactful narrative from […]
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The goal of this course (INF2202H — Data Governance in a World of Big Data) is to prepare students for successful careers in the information profession by providing an understanding of the concepts and practices of Data Governance. Data governance is about formally managing critical data throughout the organization and making sure organizations derive value […]
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This course (INF2108H — Digital Archives for Minoritized Material: Ethics and Praxis) will introduce students to the emerging field of digital research ethics, including ethical protocols for the online publication of non-digital materials in a scholarly archive or other collection and for the use and collecting of born-digital materials in our research. In particular, the […]
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INF2405H Special Topics in Information: Science & Policy Integration for Evidence-Based Policymaking
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INF2405H — Special Topics in Information: Science & Policy Integration for Evidence-Based Policymaking Governments rely on science advice to formulate evidence-based policies. A well-informed public expects its elected representatives and civil servants to promulgate and enact policies that are grounded on facts and logic. Therefore, the incorporation of scientific insights within policy-making structures and processes […]
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This course will give students an introduction to fundamental skills necessary to be an effective leader in an academic library setting. This includes knowledge about inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE); skills such as emotional intelligence, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, decision-making and change management skills. Additionally, it will provide insight into core responsibilities that leaders assume, including […]
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This course (INF2226H — Queer GLAM) provides an introduction to queer experiences and queer studies — including intersections of race, gender, and sexuality – within the context of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM). The purpose of this seminar is to examine, synthesize, and understand a range of critical pressure points that have been central […]
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INF2401H — Special Topics in Information: Coded Culture: The Rise of Digital Media Platforms This course adopts a technical historical perspective as a means to better understand the emergence of the online platform as the increasingly standard fulcrum of digital media dissemination, and, in cases, production. Modern online media platforms connect vast data repositories with […]
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INF2404H — Special Topics in Information: Explainability & Fairness for Responsible Machine Learning Machine Learning applications are increasingly utilized to make crucial decisions in many sectors of our economy and society. These include, but are not limited to, healthcare, financial services, public safety, and higher education. Predictions from machine learning systems are incorporated within organizational […]
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Partners in life and in online search: An investigation of older couples’ collaborative information behaviour
Winter Xue Wei