Full listing of iSchool courses and typical semester(s) offered and common restrictions. For more detailed information about courses offered any one semester, please refer to the other pages on this website.
| Courses | Title | Semester(s) Typically Offered | Prerequisites | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 100 | Exploring the iSchool with a Human-Centered Lens | Fall Spring | Restricted all semesters to iSchool students only | |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Sciences | Fall Spring | Fall: Some sections restricted to iSchool students initially Spring: No restrictions | |
| IS/STAT 107 | Data Science Discovery | – | ||
| IS 142 | Social History of Games and Gaming | – | ||
| IS 189 | Independent Study | Freshman/Sophomore level | Always restricted, special approval needed Independent Study approved by an iSchool faculty member, and student must complete Independent Study Request Form). | |
| IS 202 | iSchool Explore, Engage, Development | – | ||
| IS 202 | Social Aspects Info Tech | – | ||
| IS 203 | Analytical Foundations for Information Problems | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 204 | Research Design for Information Sciences | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 205 | Programming for Information Problems | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 206 | Introduction to Database Concepts & Applications | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 226 | Introduction to HCI | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 229 | Web Design Fundamentals | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 236 | User Research & Evaluation | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | ||
| IS 249 | BSIS Practicum | Fall (POT A and Full) Spring Summer | IS 101 or IS 202 | iSchool Majors (Always Restricted). Student must have secured Information Sciences related internship to complete alongside this course. Departmental approval required, contact the Practicum Coordinator at: ischool-practicum@illinois.edu. At least 100 hours of work is required in addition to a written reflection and other assignments. Must enroll in the semester in which you complete your hours. For international students, this course can be used for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Read More |
| IS 269 | BSIS Internship | Fall Spring Summer | IS 101 or IS 202 | iSchool Majors (Always Restricted). Student must have secured Information Sciences related internship to complete alongside this course. Departmental approval required, contact the Practicum Coordinator at: ischool-practicum@illinois.edu. At least 100 hours of work is required in addition to a written reflection and other assignments. Must enroll in the semester in which you complete your hours. For international students, this course can be used for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Read More |
| IS 299 | Information Science Study Abroad | Fall Spring Summer | Only for iSchool students who are abroad – Registrar’s Office will automatically register students for this placeholder course. | |
| IS 305 | Programming for Information Problems II | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 308 | Race, Gender, and Information Technology | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors will also have some priority in registration | |
| IS 309 | Computers and Culture | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors will also have some priority in registration | |
| IS/INFO 310 | Computing in the Humanities | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 311 | History and Foundations of the Information Society | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 312 | Reading and Writing Data | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 324 | Social Network Analysis | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 327 | Concepts of Machine Learning | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 340 | Project Management | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 380 | Consulting for Information Professionals | Sophomore level or above | ALWAYS RESTRICTED iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) | |
| IS 389 | Independent Study | Junior/Senior level or above | Always restricted, special approval needed. Independent Study approved by an iSchool faculty member, and student must complete Independent Study Request Form. | |
| IS 390 RDS | Race & Digital Studies (Special Topics in Information Studies) | Sophomore level or above | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 400 AC & JS & OA | Colloquium | Sophomore level or above Graduate Students | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) (Always Restricted) Student selects either 0 hours or 1 hours once registered (change in self-service) JS: James Scholars | |
| IS 401 ACU | Introduction to Network Information Systems | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 403 OAU & OBU | Children’s Materials | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially Very limited seats for undergraduates in this course, students should have a specific interest in the GLAM pathway and a career in youth services/librarianship | |
| IS 407 OCU & ACU | Introduction to Data Science | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 409 ACU | Web Technologies & Techniques | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section | |
| IS 410 OCU | Storytelling | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 413 OAU | Teen Materials | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially Very limited seats for undergraduates in this course, students should have a specific interest in the GLAM pathway and a career in youth services/librarianship | |
| IS 418 OAU | Community Engagement | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially |
| IS 419 ACU | Entrepreneurial Information Technology Design | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors Starting June 30th | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section |
| IS 420 OAU | Community Informatics | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors Starting June 30th | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section |
| IS 423 OUA | Early Literacy | Departmental Approval Required (Always) Student must be following the GLAM Pathway and have a specific interest in Libraries and Librarianship. Meet with an iSchool Undergraduate Advisor for approval. | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | Junior/Senior level |
| IS 445 ACU & BCU | Data Visualization | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors Starting June 30th | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section |
| IS 446 ACU | Systems Analysis and Design | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors Starting June 30th | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section |
| IS 453 OAU | Information Books and Resources for Youth | Departmental Approval Required (Always) Student must be following the GLAM Pathway and have a specific interest in Libraries and Librarianship. Meet with an iSchool Undergraduate Advisor for approval. | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | Junior/Senior level |
| IS 457 ACU | Data Storytelling | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors Starting June 30th | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially INFO Minors may register for the INFO section |
| IS 467 ACU | Ethics and Policy for Data Science | All +DS Majors initially Then iSchool Majors added Then INFO Minors added | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | Junior/Senior level |
| IS 477 ACU | Data Management, Curation & Reproducibility | All +DS Majors initially Then iSchool Majors added Then INFO Minors added | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | Junior/Senior level |
| IS 491 AAU | Asian American Youth Literature (Topics in Information Services) | iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially |
| IS 494 ABR | Applied Business Research (Topics in Management, Ethics & Policy) | ABR: Undergraduate Level Only iSchool Majors Only (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially Special Approval Required: Email instructor for approval: yoosong@illinois.edu This course is designed primarily for undergraduate students with academic or professional backgrounds in consulting or advisory services. Students should have completed IS 380, or discretion of instructor. | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | Junior/Senior Level |
| IS 494 MP3 | Making Information Policy (Topics in Management, Ethics & Policy) | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially | |
| IS 497 DOU | Database Admin & Scaling (Topics in Management, Ethics & Policy) | Junior/Senior level Graduate Students | iSchool Majors (BSIS & BSIS+DS) initially |