DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

Department of Information Science EIT 550, (501) 569-8951, (501) 683-7049 (fax), http://ualr.edu/informationscience Chairperson: Pierce, Elizabeth, Associate Professor Professors: Berleant, Daniel Bruhn, Russel Dagtas, Serhan Jennings, Steven Talburt, John Tudoreanu, Mihail Wigand, Rolf Wu, Ningning Xu, Xiaowei Assistant Professor: Agarwal, Nitin Information Technology Minor Program Coordinator: Lowry, Catherine, Senior Instructor

The information science program combines the techniques of computer science with the knowledge of information management to produce graduates who are qualified for professional positions in the information technology field. Students develop the skills needed for creating more efficient and effective information systems, designing better information products, managing and securing data resources, and dealing with emerging information technologies. Graduates find positions as solution developers, database administrators, network specialists, programmer/systems analysts, and web specialists. The information science experience emphasizes laboratory environments and hands-on projects using appropriate software to aid in understanding the theory. An additional goal of the information science curriculum is to develop communication and team skills of students. For this reason some courses have a writing component evidenced by the use of essays, written reports, and oral presentations. Other courses reinforce the importance of group dynamics through completion of team projects. • • • •

Majors and minors available through the Department of Information Science are as follows: Bachelor of Science in Information Science Bachelor of Science in E-Commerce Minor in Bioinformatics Minor in Information Technology

General Information Major in Information Science

Information Technology Minor The Bachelor of Science in Information Science requires at least 39 hours of information Program, Instructor: science and an additional 12 hours of IFSC specialization electives. Courses eligible for Wallace, Thomas, Advanced Instructor specialization elective credit must focus on a specific topic relevant to information systems and therefore are normally upper-level courses in information science, computer science, business, Technical Support Staff and relevant courses in other areas. A minor is not required for this curriculum. Menth, James

Bachelor of Science in Information Science DCEIT Core Requirements (29-30 hours) PSYC 2300 Psychology and the Human Experience should be taken as part of the Social Sciences. IFSC 2200 Ethics in the Profession should be taken as part of the Fine Arts/Humanities.

Required Science and Math Courses (22 hours) MATH 1451 Calculus I MATH 1452 Calculus II MATH 2310 Discrete Mathematics STAT 3352 Applied Statistics I

8 Credits of Technical Sciences Courses with Labs: Students should choose their 8 credits from a single science discipline (e.g., 8 credits from Biology or 8 credits from Chemistry or 8 credits from Physics).

Information Science Requirements (39 hours) IFSC 1202 Introduction to Object-oriented Technology IFSC 1105 First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Major IFSC 1310 Internet Technologies IFSC 2300 Object-Oriented Technology IFSC 2305 Computer Systems IFSC 2315 Information System Software IFSC 2340 Human Computer Interface IFSC 3300 Internet Applications

IFSC 3315 Applied Networking IFSC 3320 Database Concepts IFSC 3330 Current Trends in Database Technology IFSC 3360 System Analysis and Design IFSC 4396 Capstone Project I IFSC 4398 Capstone Project II Information Science Specialization Electives (12 hours)

Additional Requirements (18 hours) ECON 2301 Survey of Economics or ECON 2322 Microeconomics ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management MGMT 4331 Management of Information Resources 3 hour Controlled Business Elective

Major in Information Science Recommended Sequence First Semester (13 hours) RHET 1311 Composition I IFSC 1202 Introduction to Object-oriented Technology IFSC 1105 First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Majors MATH 1451 Calculus I HIST 2311 U.S. History to 1877 or HIST 2312 U.S. History since 1877 or POLS 1310 American National Government

Second Semester (16 hours) RHET 1312 Composition II IFSC 2300 Object-Oriented Technology IFSC 1310 Internet Technologies MATH 1452 Calculus II SPCH 1300 Speech Communication

Third Semester (16 hours) Technical Science Course with Lab I ECON 2301 Survey of Economics or ECON 2322 Microeconomics PSYC 2300 Psychology and the Human Experience IFSC 3300 Internet Applications IFSC 2305 Computer Systems

Fourth Semester (16 hours) Technical Science Course with Lab II MATH 2310 Discrete Mathematics IFSC 2340 Human Computer Interface IFSC 2315 Information Systems Software HIST 1311 History of Civilization I or HIST 1312 History of Civilization II

Fifth Semester (17 hours) MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management IFSC 3320 Database Concepts IFSC 3360 System Analysis and Design IFSC 2200 Ethics in the Profession (Satisfies part of 5-6 hours core Fine Arts/Humanities) Fine Arts/Humanities (Satisfies remaining 5-6 hours core Fine Arts/Humanities) STAT 3352 Applied Statistics I

Sixth Semester (15 hours) MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing IFSC 3315 Applied Networking IFSC 3330 Current Trends in Database Technology RHET 3326 Technical Writing or RHET 3316 Writing for the Workplace IFSC Specialization Elective I (3 hours)

Seventh Semester (15 hours) MGMT 4331 Management of Information Resources ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I IFSC 4396 Capstone Project I IFSC Specialization Elective II (3 hours) IFSC Specialization Elective III (3 hours)

Eighth Semester (12 hours) Controlled Business Elective (3 hours) Upper-level humanities core requirement (3 hours) IFSC 4398 Capstone Project II IFSC Specialization IV (3 hours)

Bioinformatics Program

Bioinformaticists research, develop, and apply computational tools and approaches for analyzing and thus expanding the use of biological, medical, behavioral, and health data. Many of the advances in the life sciences have been made possible through the application of bioinformatics (e.g., the assembly of the human genome). The preponderance of massive amounts of data generated in sequencing labs, microarray facilities, population studies, and ecological analyses provides many opportunities for using information science techniques to manage the data and gain new insights into the knowledge it contains.

The bioinformatics minor at UALR trains students in the areas of information science and biology and prepares them to apply computational techniques to a variety of life science areas. Building upon a student’s major in biology, computer science, or information science, students are prepared to work in this exciting, fast-growing, and interdisciplinary field.

Minor in Bioinformatics

For students or professionals who have completed, or are completing an undergraduate major in biology, computer science, or information science, the minor in bioinformatics consists of 18 credit hours. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Students without a strong and current background in biology or information /computer science may need to complete up to 29 credit hours. Students should check with the Biology, Chemistry, and Information Science departments regarding appropriate prerequisites and course sequencing for all courses in the minor. Information Science students should select CHEM 1402 and 1403 for their science requirement, thereby meeting the CHEM 2450 prerequisite. For waiver of prerequisite requirements based on demonstrated competencies, contact the Chair of the Information Science Department.

Required Courses (7 hours): BINF 2345 Introduction to Bioinformatics BINF 4445 Bioinformatics Theory and Applications

Additional Courses Required for Information Science or Computer Science Students (11 hours): CHEM 2450 Organic Survey BIOL 2401 Microbiology BIOL 3300 Genetics

Additional Courses Required for Biology Students (11 hours): IFSC 1202 Introduction to Object-oriented Technology or equivalent programming course IFSC 1310 Internet Technologies IFSC 2300 Object-oriented Technology or equivalent programming course IFSC 3320 Database Concepts or CPSC 3375 Database Concepts I

Additional Courses or Demonstrated Competencies Required for Students in Other Majors (up to 22 hours): CHEM 2450 Organic Survey BIOL 2401 Microbiology BIOL 3300 Genetics IFSC 1202 Introduction to Object-Oriented Technology or equivalent programming course IFSC 2300 Object-oriented Technology or equivalent programming course IFSC 3320 Database Concepts or CPSC 3375 Database Concepts I

Courses in Bioinformatics (BINF) BINF 2345 Introduction to Bioinformatics Prerequisites: MATH 1302 and computer literacy or consent of instructor. This course introduces the student to bioinformatics: the application of information science to studies in the life sciences. Through a survey of the basic sciences influencing computational biology and an overview of information science strategies applicable to the life, medical, and health sciences, an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the evolving field of bioinformatics is developed. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Three credit hours. BINF 4445 Bioinformatics Theory and Applications Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or the following: BIOL 3300, IFSC 3320, IFSC 2300, and STAT 3352 or equivalents. BINF 2345 is recommended. An overview of concepts central to the study and application of bioinformatics drawing upon the fields of biostatistics, computer and information science, and the life sciences. Dual-listed in the UALR Graduate Catalog as BINF 5445. Three hours of lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.

Major in E-Commerce

The Bachelor of Science in E-Commerce is an interdisciplinary degree that blends web/social media technologies, business, and the liberal arts. It draws its curriculum from the existing course catalogs of several colleges: • Engineering and Information Technology; • Business; • Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences; • College of Professional Studies, and • College of Science and Mathematics. The degree can be completed either at the UALR Main Campus or at the UALR Benton Learning Center.

Electronic commerce, commonly known as E-commerce, refers to more than just buying and selling products online. It also includes the entire online process of developing, marketing, selling, delivering, servicing and paying for products and services. This includes the placement of media along the various stages of the customer engagement cycle through search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), banner ads on specific websites, email marketing, mobile device advertising, social media analytics, and Web 2.0 strategies. E-Commerce makes use of innovations in electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange, inventory management systems, and automated data collection systems. Job opportunities for graduates from this new degree program include Search Engine Optimization Strategist, Social Media or Digital Strategist/Analyst, Blogger, Content Writer, Website Designer, and Web Administrator. These jobs span both the public and private sectors. A minor is not required for this curriculum.

Bachelor of Science in E-Commerce UALR Core Requirements (44 hours)

See the Competencies & University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for details on the specific course requirements. Students who place above the MATH 1302 course may take MATH 1342 to satisfy the core math requirement and the pre-business mathematics requirement. Such students will have three semesters’ hours of additional E-commerce electives. See a program advisor for more details.

E-Commerce Requirements (43 hours) IFSC 1105 First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Majors CPSC 1370 Computer Literacy IFAS 2300 Intro to Information Assurance ITEC 3610 Intro to Information Technology & Applications ITEC 3650 Guided Applications in IT & Industry Processes IFSC 4350 Electronic Commerce ITEC 4610 Project Development and Portfolio Defense

E-Commerce Specialization Electives (15 hours) Quantitative Reasoning Requirements (9 hours) MATH 1342 Business Calculus STAT 2350 Intro to Statistical Methods ECON 3355 Quantitative Analysis

Business Requirements (24 hours) ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I ACCT 2330 Principles of Accounting II ECON 2322 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2323 Principles of Macroeconomics FIN 3310 Business Finance MGMT 3305 Management Information Systems MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing

Major in E-Commerce Recommended Sequence First Semester (13 hours) RHET 1311 Composition I IFSC 1105 First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Majors MATH 1302 College Algebra ECON 2322 Principles of Microeconomics HIST 1311 History of Civilization I

Second Semester (15 hours) RHET 1312 Composition II CPSC 1370 Computer Literacy ECON 2323 Principles of Macroeconomics MATH 1342 Business Calculus HIST 1312 History of Civilization II

Third Semester (16 hours) Philosophy & Methods of Science Requirement I Fine Arts Requirement I ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I SPCH 1300 Speech Communications Social Science Core Requirement I

Fourth Semester (16 hours) Philosophy & Methods of Science Requirement II Fine Arts Requirement II ACCT 2330 Principles of Accounting II American History Requirement Social Science Core Requirement II

Fifth Semester (15 hours) MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management FINC 3310 Business Finance STAT 2350 Intro to Statistical Methods ITEC 3610 Intro to Information Technology & Applications

Sixth Semester (15 hours) MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing IFAS 2300 Intro to Information Assurance ITEC 3650 Guided Applications in IT & Industry Processes ECON 3355 Quantitative Analysis

Seventh Semester (15 hours) IFSC 4350 Electronic Commerce MGMT 3305 Management of Information Systems Humanities Core Requirement E-Commerce Specialization Elective I E-Commerce Specialization Elective II

Eighth Semester (15 hours) ITEC 4610 Project Development and Portfolio Defense E-Commerce Specialization Elective III E-Commerce Specialization Elective IV E-Commerce Specialization Elective V

Information Technology Minor Catherine Lowry, Program Coordinator Thomas Wallace, Instructor and Web Designer Admission Standards and Procedures

UALR’s information technology (IT) minor is intended for students majoring in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and other programs that do not have an intensive computing component. Visit http://ualr.edu/informationtechnology for a description of the IT minor or to complete an application.

These students do not need to have extensive background in computers or technology, but they should demonstrate: • Problem-solving skills • Leadership abilities • Oral and written communication skills • Interests in information technology Visit the website for a description of the IT minor or to complete an application. Materials may also be obtained at the Information Science office, EIT Building, Room 533, phone (501) 569-8743). To insure consideration of applications, check with the IT minor office for application deadlines.

Admission Requirements

To apply for this program, students must complete or have completed the following: • Completion of 30 or more semester hours and a GPA of 2.5 or greater. • Declaration of a major at UALR.

Curriculum

The IT minor consists of three six-hour courses, ITEC 3610, 3650, and 4610. The courses must be taken in sequence. The grading scale for the courses is A, B, I, and NC. An I is given for incomplete work in one or more areas as defined in the Undergraduate Catalog with the exception that a grade of I will convert to a grade of NC instead of F. Any student receiving a grade of NC (No Credit) in an ITEC course will be removed from the program.

Courses in Information Technology (ITEC) ITEC 3610 Introduction to Information Technology and Applications Prerequisite: admission to the information technology minor. This course introduces students to the information technology industry and knowledge-based tools. Students demonstrate proficiency in such tools as spreadsheet applications, graphic presentation, Internet uses, and programming. Methods include guest speakers, team activities, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, time management skills, role playing, and portfolio strategies. Graded A, B, I, or NC. Six credit hours. ITEC 3650 Guided Applications in Information Technology and Industry Processes Prerequisite: grade of A, B, or I in ITEC 3610. Project oriented guided applications course. Focus is on broad applications of information technology such as database management, web design, and Internet applications. Students develop web pages to collect data, structure and analyze data using database and spreadsheet software, and present textual and graphical representation of the results. Methods include team projects with rotating roles, problem conceptualization, time management, and presentation skills. Graded A, B, I, or NC. Six credit hours. ITEC 4610 Project Development and Portfolio Defense Prerequisite: grade of A, B, or I in ITEC 3650. The project and portfolio development course allows students, under direction of a mentor, to work on real life issues in an active learning environment. Students will present and defend a professional IT portfolio documenting proficiency in the use of technology to solve problems. Methods include IT internships, special projects, or major field applications. This course is to be completed in two phases. The first phase, “Project Planning and Portfolio Development,” includes problem identification, needs assessment, and system design specifications. The second phase, “Project Completion and Portfolio Defense,” includes design testing, verification, and customer satisfaction. Students should expect that these two phases should take no less than one semester and no more than one academic year. Graded A, B, I, or NC. Six credit hours.

Courses in Information Science

IFSC 1110 Introduction to Ethics See PHIL 1110. One hour lecture per week. One credit hour. IFSC 1202 Introduction to Object-oriented Technology Prerequisite: Familiarity with using a desktop computer. An introduction to application development using Visual Studio with an emphasis on understanding graphical user interface design and object oriented technology. Topics covered include programming fundamentals (sequence, decision, and repetition), working with forms and controls, and manipulating user input and elementary database files. This is a laboratory computerbased course with hands-on exercises. Two hours lab per week per credit hour. Two credit hours. IFSC 1105 First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Majors A survey of the Computer and Information Science majors with coverage of Interpersonal and Team Communication skills, Time Management & Goal Setting, Techniques for Discovering, Organizing & Presenting Information, Self-Initiated Learning, and Overview of Campus-based resources. Activities include service learning projects, field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, faculty presentations, and social networks. Two hours lab per week. 1 credit hours. IFSC 1310 Internet Technologies Prerequisite: Familiarity with using a desktop computer. This course is an introduction to Internet client-side technologies and standards-based web development. The course will be divided into sections covering the the core components of any web site/ page. Core components include Structure, Content, Design (presentation), and Behavior. Three lecture hours per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 2200 Ethics in the Profession This course is a survey of ethics and its applications to Engineering, Computing and Information Technology Professions. It has the twin objectives of (i) Studying professional code of ethics and the responsibilities that they place on technology professionals (ii) Investigating the background and implications of ethical concerns in the real-world professional environment.. Two hours lecture per week. Two credit hours. IFSC 2300 Object-oriented Technology Prerequisites: IFSC 1202 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Computer programming in Java. Language used to implement applications that employ objects and demonstrate software development by refinement and inheritance. Topics include data types, control structures, repetitive structures; data structures including arrays, lists, queues, stacks, and trees; recursion and File I/O. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 2305 Computer Systems Prerequisite: IFSC 1202 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. In-depth introduction to the components of a personal computer; topics include number systems, identification and organization of CPU, memory, and peripherals; cache technology; bus technology; upgrading, troubleshooting, and maintaining a personal computer. Incorporates hands-on laboratory experiences. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 2315 Information Systems Software Prerequisites: IFSC 2300 and 2305. Computer operating system concepts including processor and memory management, multiprocessing and multiprogramming, inter-process communication, scheduling, virtual memory, device management, input/output, secondary storage and file management, and protection. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 2340 Human Computer Interface Prerequisites: IFSC 1310 and 2300, or consent of instructor. Indepth study of building user interfaces; user requirements, design, aesthetics, and programming. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.

IFSC 3300 Internet Applications Prerequisite: IFSC 1310 or equivalent, or consent of Instructor. A hands-on course focusing on the technologies and concepts for creating dynamic and interactive web sites with a special emphasis on client-side technologies. Topics will cover techniques such as how to build efficient and dynamic interactive user interfaces, how to interface with data using standardized, portable formats, how to store/validate data and how to make data more accessible to other applications. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 3315 Applied Networking Prerequisite: IFSC 2300 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Networking Concepts with emphasis on the Internet. The OSI and Internet layering conventions are studied to cover the operation of an application system with imbedded network components. End-to-End protocols, Encryption, and Firewalls are considered as components of a complete system with individual contributions to overall system performance. Lab experiments using current generation networking equipment illustrate the networking concepts. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 3320 Database Concepts Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of the instructor. Offers an introduction to the fundamentals and use of relational databases and focuses on four major topics: ER-diagram, relational algebra, SQL language and Oracle. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 3330 Current Trends in Database Technology Prerequisite: IFSC 3320 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Current trends in database design and management emphasizing typical applications in business, medicine, and science. Survey of modern database technologies including object-related database technology, query processing and optimization, transaction processing concepts, concurrency control techniques, database security and authorization, data mining, data warehousing, and web search engine technology. Discussion of database management and distributed database management issues. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 3360 System Analysis and Design Prerequisite: IFSC 2300 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Fundamental concepts of object-oriented software analysis and design including requirements specification, analysis, and design of software; issues in software reuse, software packaging, and software management. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours. IFSC 3391 Junior Cooperative Education I Prerequisites: Junior standing in information science or completion of the Information Technology Minor. This course may be substituted for a major elective with the consent of the chairperson. Work experience to complement and extend the classroom experience through the application of a student’s academic experiences in a professional information technology environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with the participating employer is required. The exact number of hours per week, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the UALR Office of Cooperative Education. Three credit hours. IFSC 3392 Junior Cooperative Education II Prerequisites: Junior standing in information science or completion of the Information Technology Minor. This course is designed as a continuing cooperative learning experience beyond IFSC 3391 and may be substituted for a major elective with the consent of the chairperson. Work experience to complement and extend the classroom experience through the application of a student’s academic experiences in a professional information technology environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with the participating employer is required. The exact number of hours per week, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the UALR Office of Cooperative Education. Three credit hours.

IFSC 4301 Information, Computing, and the Future Topics on information and computing and their interactions with society. Emphasizes the history and present status of information and computing technologies and their implications for possible future changes in the profession, the field, and society. Includes discussion of change as a factor in personal career preparation, goals, and activities. Topics may vary based on student interest and current events. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4325 Data Mining Concepts and Techniques Prerequisite: IFSC 3320 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. In-depth, practical coverage of essential data mining topics, including OLAP and data warehousing, data pre-processing, concept description, association rules, classification and prediction, and cluster analysis. Advanced topics include mining object-relational databases, spatial databases, multimedia databases, time-series databases, text databases, the World Wide Web, and applications in several fields. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4330 Database Security Prerequisite: IFSC 3330 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Focus on security issues in databases systems and introduction of how current and future commercial systems may be designed to ensure secrecy and confidentiality. Topics include security models, basic security mechanisms and software, statistical database security, intrusion detection, security models for next generation databases, tested techniques and proven strategies for securing an Oracle environment — from the operating system to the database to the network, and how to implement security using Oracle’s built-in tools. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4339 Network Security Prerequisite: IFSC 3315 or CPSC 4384 or SYEN 3332 or MGMT 4310, or consent of instructor. This course provides students with a concise and in-depth overview of security issues in current computer networks. It first gives a brief introduction of cryptographic algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, including encryption, hash function, public key algorithm, digital signatures, and key exchanges. Then, it focuses on the security issues in current computer networks as well as network security tools and applications. The course will cover network intrusion/detection techniques and systems. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4345 Information Visualization Prerequisites: MATH 1451 and IFSC 2300, or consent of the instructor. The design and presentation of information. Use of graphics, animation, sound, visualization software, and hypermedia in helping users understand information. Methods of presenting complex information to enhance comprehension and analysis. Incorporation of visualization techniques into humancomputer interfaces. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4350 Electronic Commerce Prerequisite: IFSC 1310 or equivalent and senior standing or consent of instructor. Seminar style course designed for student to be able to describe and apply different electronic commerce business models. Understand technologies in electronic commerce, including the internet and WWW, security systems, electronic payment systems, and intelligent agents. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours. IFSC 4360 Social Computing Prerequisite: IFSC 1310 and IFSC 2300, or equivalent, or consent of Instructor. A hands-on course focusing on concepts of the social and information networks, Web as graph, models (such as Power law distribution, scale-free models, preferential attachment models, etc.) that simulate behavioral characteristics of these graphs, basic graph theoretical concepts, characteristics of social media and Web 2.0 or the Social Web (such as blogs, microblogging, social friendship networks, social bookmarking, social news, social media sharing, wikis, etc.), understanding and developing API and mashups, issues and challenges in data crawling and web analytics, network data visualization, exposure to information extraction and retrieval concepts aiming at the highly dynamic and noisy nature of social media, harnessing the collective and web intelligence, and basic concepts of cloud computing. Three lecture hours. Three credit hours.

IFSC 4376 Applied Cryptography See CPSC 4376 Applied Cryptography Three credit hours. IFSC 4391 Senior Cooperative Education I Prerequisites: Senior standing in information science and consent of chairperson if substituted for a major elective. Work experience to complement and extend the classroom experience through the application of a student’s academic experiences in information science in a professional information technology environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with the participating employer is required. The exact number of hours per week, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the UALR Office of Cooperative Education. Three credit hours. IFSC 4392 Senior Cooperative Education II Prerequisites: Senior standing in information science and consent of chairperson if substituted for a major elective. This course is designed as a continuing cooperative learning experience beyond IFSC 4391. Work experience to complement and extend the classroom experience through the application of a student’s academic experiences in information science in a professional information technology environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with the participating employer is required. The exact number of hours per week, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the UALR Office of Cooperative Education. Three credit hours. IFSC 4395, 4695 Internship Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in information science and consent of the chairperson if substituted for a major elective. Professional experience related to the student’s major emphasis under supervision of an advisor. A minimum of four hours work on site per week for each credit hour. Advisor files a grade contract with the chairperson. Three or six credit hours. IFSC 4396 Capstone Project I Prerequisite: IFSC 3330 and 3360. Capstone course in which student teams do an analysis of a live information system, document and present their conclusions. Projects are chosen at the end of IFSC 3330. Teams coordinate their efforts on a sponsor’s site and make regular report to the instructor. Classroom meetings are held as necessary to conduct orientations and hear presentations. Three credit hours. IFSC 4398 Capstone Project II Prerequisite: IFSC 4396. Continued capstone course in which student teams pursue the design and implementation of system improvements identified in IFSC 4396. Deliverables and schedule are determined by the instructor. Classroom meetings are held as necessary to conduct orientations and hear presentations. Three credit hours. IFSC 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600 Independent Study Prerequisite: consent of chairperson. Individual research by the advanced student. Topics determined on the basis of faculty interest and availability. Two to four hours per week per credit hour. the exact time and nature of the experience depends on the subject matter and is agreed upon at the beginning of the term by the student and the instructor. Agreement must be in writing and filed with the chairperson. May be repeated. Maximum of six credit hours can be applied toward IFSC major requirements. One, two, three, four, five, or six credit hours. IFSC 4199, 4299, 4399, 4499 Special Topics Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor. Advanced, specialized topics of current interest in information science. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours counting toward the major. One, two, three, or four hours lecture or equivalent per week. Dual-listed in the UALR Graduate Catalog as IFCI 5199, 5299, 5399, 5499. One, two, three, or four credit hours.