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 (INF2115H – Data Librarianship) will introduce students to the professional practice of data librarianship and the unique service delivery models used for different audiences and their information environments: students and researchers in academic libraries and stakeholders and decision-makers in public libraries, government information services, and corporate business information centres. Each service model will […]
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This course (INF2110H — Design and Evaluation of Information Literacy Programs) explores the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of information literacy courses and programs offered by librarians, archivists and other information professionals. Discusses the meaning of information literacy and its centrality to personal and societal development; critically appraises national and international standards and models for […]
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This course (INF2103H — Recordkeeping Cultures) builds on the body of theories, methods, and practices introduced in INF1330H and INF2175H. By drawing on the principles, concepts, and methods of diplomatics, an old archival discipline specialized in the form and function of documents created in business contexts, the first part of the course will uncover the […]
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This course (INF2102H — Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Libraries) will examine issues and topics surrounding the management of map and geospatial data collections and services. Broadly, the course will cover the role of information professionals and librarians in the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis will be put on the academic and government […]
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This elective course covers the nature of projects, project management tools, techniques and organizational and interpersonal issues in project management within the context of the different types of projects in the information profession. The course will cover project management principles in general, project scope, organizational, leadership, interpersonal and political aspects of project management, and tools […]
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The capstone KMD project gives students the opportunity to shape their own learning by planning and executing a major KMD project that contributes to KMDI, FI, the University or the wider community. In this year-long course students work in diverse ‘collaborative’ teams to execute a major KMD project. The course (INF1601Y — User Experience Design […]
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This course (INF1502H — Culture & Technology II) is an in-depth exploration of student-selected issues at the intersection of culture and technology, using the philosophical, critical, and methodological skills, knowledge, and techniques developed in INF1501H — Culture & Technology I. Students will identify a topic on which they have educational and/or professional background, and explore […]
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This course introduces ideas, readings, and research approaches that will help students examine the nexus of culture and technology. The course functions primarily as an introduction for students in the Culture & Technology concentration of the Master of Information program, but it provides knowledge and skills for any students exploring fields such as science and […]
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This course discusses designing information systems in the face of competing goals from multiple stakeholders, e.g., efficiency, cost, reliability, security, privacy, usability, adaptability, reusability, time-to-market. Systematic techniques and models for identifying and evaluating alternatives. Non-functional requirements and architectural design. Organizing design knowledge for reuse. This course can be used to fulfil the “Technical” Professional Requirement. […]
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Multiple methods for modelling and analyzing information systems in their application contexts. Systematic techniques for representing and analyzing process and data, use cases and scenarios, stakeholder goals and relationships. Requirements exploration and definition. Operational and strategic perspectives. This course can be used to fulfil the “Technical” Professional Requirement. Pre/Co-requisite: INF1003H or INF1339H or equivalent, or […]
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In this course, we use a programming language to look at the design and implementation of algorithms that are relevant to Data Science tasks. The students will look into the specifics of a programming language and extend them with libraries and exercises that will add to their background in Data Science. The exercises will deal […]
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The goal of this course (INF1331H — Archival Arrangement and Description) is to provide students with the theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to arrange and describe archival documents. Topics include the principles and methods underlying the arrangement of archival documents as well as the description of archival materials and the establishment of name access points […]
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The goal of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts and issues associated with archival theory, methodology and practice. The course is organized around three broad themes: the nature and purpose of archival documents and archival aggregations; contexts of creation and preservation; and professional development. This course can be used to fulfil […]
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This course focuses on the principles and methods of information retrieval through interactive database searching. Problems of database organization and structure, question negotiation, strategy formulation, multidatabase searching and online search service management are investigated. Critical examination and evaluation of major vendors and their systems. Note: Good working knowledge of basic computer applications such as document […]
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This course (INF1320H — Knowledge Organization) focuses on the principles and methods of describing, analyzing and organizing information and materials for storage and retrieval. Within the context of user needs, examines bibliographic access through codes, standards, tools and technologies. Winter 2011 detailed description for Introduction to Bibliographic Control Focus on library cataloguing. Note: Formerly “Introduction […]
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This course (INF1310H — Introduction to Reference) is an introduction to the relationship between users and recordable information. Origin, evaluation, and use of general information sources in print and electronic form; principles of information service; acquisition, collection and exploitation of information resources in local and national institutions. Note: Formerly Information Resources and Services; no change […]
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The objectives of this course (INF1300H — Foundations in Library and Information Science) are to (1) provide students with an overview of the information professions and the disciplines of library and information science; (2) present and critically reflect on the core assumptions, principles and values that inform the library and information science professions; and (3) […]
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This course (INF1240H — Research Methods) focuses on developing an understanding of appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and relevant descriptive and inferential statistics for the investigation of both practical and theoretical problems in the information professions. By considering the nature, concepts, and logic of the research enterprise, permits a critically informed assessment of published […]
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An introduction to information organizations and the role of effective administration in the provision of information services through selected theories, principles, and techniques of administrative science, library and information science, information systems and archives. Familiarizes the student with the realities of participation in the management of information organizations. This course can be used to fulfil […]
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This course discusses fundamental perspectives and skills necessary for sound technical judgment about the place of information and communication technologies in contemporary society. Critical analysis of the design fabrication, deployment, use, and maintenance of information systems and services. Analysis of modeling, architecture, implementation, inclusive access, modularity, life-cycle, and interoperability. Use of and familiarity with programming […]