SLIS 5745 - Information Architecture

3 hours

Introduction to the basic concepts and components of information architecture within the context of end-user and organizational needs. Provides the student with an understanding of the intellectual technologies necessary to design and implement effective and cost-efficient information systems such as digital libraries, database systems, and a range of other web-accessible resources, as well as collaborative computer systems in organizational environments. Students conduct a collaborative term project to design and implement a real-world system integrating the knowledge and skills learned on organization of information, visual design, human interface and usability issues.

Prerequisite(s): SLIS 5200, SLIS 5714.

Students should have good knowledge of information organization, the Internet, and web site authoring using HTML.