WISE Course Electives for Pitt MLIS Students - Fall 2007

  WISE courses available for Fall 2007 Term:

1. Information Systems Analysis: Concepts and Practice
   Syracuse University
   Fall 2007 Kevin Crowston
   Modern organizations need computerized information systems in order to function, survive, and stay in competitive edge. Information systems analysis is an important step before implementing any computerized information system. Any mistakes made during the analysis stage will significantly affect the later stage of the system development and thus can cause an organization a lot of financial and strategic damages. The competence in information systems analysis is crucial to virtually every modern Information Technology profession, including those professionals highly demanded by the market such as Systems Analysts, Business Analysts, Web Developers, Information Architects, Database Administrators, Network Administrators, or Software Engineers. In this class, you will learn the entire process of information systems development with an emphasis on the front end of the process. You will practice several important systems analysis techniques for both structured and object-oriented approaches. Assignments include individual exercises and a group project.
   
   
2. Introduction to Information Security
   Syracuse University
   Fall 2007 Joseph Giordano
   This course provides students with the fundamentals of information security. We will focus on an overview of major information security issues, technologies and approaches. Students who successfully complete this course will have a comprehensive understanding of security properties, vulnerabilities, policies, models, cryptography, PKI, network security, evaluation, and application of information security. Students will also gain hands-on experience in selected information security technologies.
   
   
3. Information Industry Strategies
   Syracuse University
   Fall 2007 Alex Wilkinson
   Students agree to the course parameters of the host institution, including but not limited to: course management tools, grading, any required residencies, possible synchronous sessions, and academic calendars. Students are expected to meet deadlines as outlined in course syllabus and to contribute to class participation.
   
   
4. Seminar in Contemporary Issues: Publishing for the Profession
   San Jose State University
   Fall 2007 Laurie Putnam
   The health of any profession depends on the vigorous exchange of news, knowledge, and ideas, and today the field of library and information science (LIS) is especially vibrant. Libraries and their services are evolving, adapting to new technologies and user needs. Information issues are reaching across disciplines and communities and touching people everywhere, inside and outside the library. By writing about library and information subjects, we can support our profession and reach out to our communities. We can share, inform, and advocate. There’s plenty to write about. And there are plenty of publishing venues, in print and online. In fact, there are more professional publishing opportunities available to us today than ever before: professional journals and newsletters, weblogs and discussion lists, magazines and newspapers. To maintain the richness and relevancy of their content, many of these publications depend on the work of authors, editors, reviewers, and other contributors. You can join them. If you like to write and you have something to say about library and information science, this is a great time to start developing your ideas, sharing your work, and building your own portfolio of publications.
   
   
5. Seminar in Contemporary Issues: Digital Copyright
   San Jose State University
   Fall 2007 Mary Minow
   This course examines digital copyright and gives students a legal and policy framework to evaluate the myriad of copyright scenarios librarians face today. Copyright issues permeate the library's digital environment, from virtual reference to full-text book scanning projects to library Web site design. In order to participate in the active debate about fair use, digital rights management systems, database legislation and the like, librarians need to be well versed in both the newest interpretations and the basics of copyright law.
   
   
6. Seminar in Library Management: Competitive Intelligence
   San Jose State University
   Fall 2007 Amelia Kassel
   This course introduces students to the field of competitive intelligence (CI) research and covers CI processes, issues, research techniques, and a wide variety of resources for continuing study. We will discuss the role of information professionals and skilled librarians who are particularly well suited for working in competitive intelligence environments. CI is defined as the process of ethically collecting, analyzing, and disseminating accurate, relevant, specific, timely, foresighted and actionable intelligence. [Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) http://www.scip.org].
   
   
7. Acquiring, Procuring, and Financing Information Technology
   Syracuse University
   Fall 2007 Kevin Crowston
   Preparing and negotiating information technology requests, cost-benefit analysis, and budget alternatives. Financing options for information processing and telecommunications projects, preparing requests for proposals or other procurement alternatives, negotiating with vendors, acquisition strategies.