Open Classes Course List
Spring 2020 Course List — Open Classes
The list of spring 2020 courses below includes all MLIS and MARA electives offered. Some INFM courses are available in Open Classes.
Note: Enrollment is based on space availability and is not guaranteed. Some of the classes below might already be filled.
As you explore these courses, we encourage you to read the course syllabus. (Click on the course title to view the syllabus.) Note that in some cases, the syllabus may be from a previous semester, as the spring 2020 syllabus is not yet available. Also, some courses are new, and thus there are no previous syllabi available. When viewing a course syllabus from a previous semester, please note that the instructor for the spring 2020 Open Class may not be the same instructor in the sample syllabus we have linked to from a previous semester. Check the iSchool Schedule of Classes for spring special session programs, for any mandatory Zoom web conferencing dates, which will be added before Open Classes registration.
The course syllabus includes a brief course description, along with details regarding assignments, technology requirements, grades, course calendar, workload expectations, student learning outcomes, and textbooks. If any live synchronous class sessions are required, they will be noted on the syllabus.
Students who enroll in MLIS and MARA Open Classes electives do not need to complete any core course prerequisites prior to enrolling. Students requesting INFM courses through Open Classes do need to meet the INFM required tech competency before requesting classes.
If you are interested in a specific course, we invite you to complete a sign-up form, which will be available starting on December 2, at 8 am Pacific, and then we will get in touch with you to confirm whether space is available. Request period will close on January 3, 2020 at 5 pm.
MLIS and MARA Electives
Fees for MLIS and MARA classes are $474 per unit.
Semester runs January 21 to May 11, 2020
MS Informatics Electives
Fees for Informatics classes are $525 per unit.
Check INFM course dates listed for each class.
Students requesting INFM courses through Open Classes need to meet the INFM required technology competency, before enrolling in an INFM Open Class: Applicants are required to demonstrate a strong technical foundation by having completed coursework and/or work experience with either 1) HTML5 and CSS, 2) a programming language, or 3) in information systems.
Transferring Open Classes into a Future Degree or Certificate
A maximum of 9 units can transfer into a future MLIS or MARA degree, including:
- MLIS and MARA electives taken in iSchool Open Classes
- SJSU World Languages Classes
- Units from outside institutions
- Only 6 of these 9 units can be INFM classes (Prospective MARA students should review the electives approval process for the MARA program.)
A maximum of 3 units taken in Open Classes can be transferred into a future Post-Master’s Certificate or Digital Assets Certificate.
INFM classes taken in Open Classes cannot transfer into a future MS in Informatics degree because of the cohort nature of the MS Informatics program.
Choose courses in any of the following areas:
- Emerging Trends in the Profession
- Developing and Managing Information Systems and Web Applications
- Information Assurance, Big Data, Informatics, and Information Visualization
- Leadership and Management
- Managing, Preserving, and Curating Digital Assets, Records, and Other Cultural Heritage Artifacts
- Information Organization and Retrieval
- Information Intermediation and Instruction
- Library Services for Children and Young Adults
- Courses Covering Specific Work Environments
- Research and Program Evaluation
- Language and Culture for Information Professionals
| Emerging Trends in the Professions | |
|---|---|
| INFO 281-15 | Civic Literacy* (1 unit) Runs from January 23rd – February 20th |
| INFO 282-11 | Emerging Future Technology Issues and Trends |
| INFO 287-14 | Innovation and Participatory Practice in Libraries (to include Maker Spaces) |
| INFM 202-10 | Information Security Overview (1 unit) Runs January 6 – March 2 Note: INFM classes are $525 per unit, INFM Tech. Competency Requirement |
| Developing and Managing Information Systems and Web Applications | |
|---|---|
| INFO 240 -11/-12 | Web Design and Programming |
| INFO 246-10 | JavaScript/jQuery |
| INFO 246-11 | Python (2 units) Runs from February 4th – April 7th |
| INFO 246-12 | Web Frameworks with Bootstrap (1 unit) Runs from January 23rd – February 20th |
| INFO 246-14 | Learning to use Drupal and Understanding Content Management Systems |
| INFO 246-15 | Information Architecture |
| INFO 246-16 | APIs (1 unit) Runs from April 6th – May 4th |
| INFO 246-17 | Blockchain Technology and Applications* (2 units) Runs from January 28th – March 24th |
| INFO 251-10 | Web Usability |
| INFO 293-10 | Introduction to Data Networking |
| INFM 201-10 | Informatics Technology Foundations (2 units) Runs January 6 – March 2 Note: INFM classes are $525 per unit, INFM Tech. Competency Requirement |
| INFM 204-10 | Human Centered Design (2 units) Runs March 9 – May 11 Note: INFM classes are $525 per unit, INFM Tech. Competency Requirement |
| Information Assurance, Big Data, Informatics and Information Visualization | |
|---|---|
| INFO 246-13 | Information Visualization |
| INFM 203-10 | Big Data Analytics and Management (2 units) Runs March 3 – May 11 Note: INFM classes are $525 per unit, INFM Tech. Competency Requirement |
| INFO 281-11 | Intercultural Communication (2 units) Runs from Runs from January 28th – March 24th |
| INFO 281-14 | Globalization and Information |
| INFO 281-15 | Open Data* (2 units) Runs from January 23rd – March 19th |
| INFO 281-16 | Information Integrity (2 units) Runs from March 9th – May 11th |
| INFO 282-13 | Project Management (2 units) Runs February 4th – April 7th |
| INFO 282-14 | Change Management (1 unit) Runs from February 24th – March 23rd |
| INFO 282-15 | Leadership (1 unit) Runs from January 28th – February 25th |
| INFO 282-16 | Political Advocacy (1 unit) Runs from January 23rd – February 20th |
| INFO 282-17 | Information Vendor Landscape (2 units) Runs from January 23rd – March 19th |
| INFO 282-18 | Financial Management (1 unit) Runs from February 4th – March 3rd |
| INFO 282-19 | Knowledge Management* (1 unit) Runs from February 4th – March 3rd |
| INFM 205-10 | Informatics Project Management (2 units) Runs from March 9 – May 11 Note: INFM classes are $525 per unit, INFM Tech. Competency Requirement |
| Managing, Preserving, and Curating Digital Assets, Records, and Other Cultural Heritage Artifacts | |
|---|---|
| INFO 256-10 | Archives and Manuscripts |
| INFO 256-11 | Archives and Manuscripts |
| INFO 259-10 | Preservation Management |
| INFO 282-10 | Digital Asset Management |
| INFO 284-10 | Encoded Archival Description (EAD) |
| INFO 284-11 | Digitization and Digital Preservation |
| INFO 284-12 | Special Collections (2 units) Runs from January 23rd – March 19th |
| INFO 284-13 | Digital Curation |
| MARA 210-10 | Records Creation, Appraisal and Retention |
| MARA 249-10 | Management of Digital Data, Information and Records (course was previously titled “Electronic Recordkeeping” on sample syllabus) |
| MARA 283-10 | Enterprise Content Management and Digital Preservation |
| MARA 284-10 | Information Assurance |
| MARA 284-11 | Advocacy and the Professional Image of Archivists in Popular Culture (1 unit) Runs from January 28 – February 25 |
| MARA 284-12 | Community Archives* (2 units) Runs from January 28 – March 24 |
| Information Organization and Retrieval | |
|---|---|
| INFO 241-10 | The ILS and basic functionality for all library systems (1 unit), Runs from January 23rd – February 20th |
| INFO 241-11 | Current Expansions of the ILS already in play (e-books, social media) (1 unit) Runs from February 25th – March 24th |
| INFO 241-12 | Emerging technologies that could be pieces in 3-5 years (linked data, the Internet of Things) (1 unit) Runs from April 7th – May 5th |
| INFO 242-10 | Database Management |
| INFO 247-10 | Vocabulary Design |
| INFO 248-10, -11/ -12 | Beginning Cataloging and Classification |
| INFO 248-13 | Beginning Cataloging and Classification |
| INFO 266-10 | Collection Management |
| INFO 266-11 | Collection Management |
| INFO 266-12 | Collection Management |
| INFO 281-10 | Metadata |
| INFO 287-11 | RDA (1 unit) Runs from January 23rd – February 20th |
| INFO 287-12 | Subject Analysis (1 unit) Runs from February 24th – March 23rd |
| INFO 287-13 | Library Services in the Digital Age |
| Information Intermediation and Instruction | |
|---|---|
| INFO 210-10 | Reference and Information Services, General (3 unit version) |
| INFO 210-11 | Reference and Information Services, General* -Three (3) Unit Version |
| INFO 210-13 | Reference Collections in the 21st century (1 unit), Runs from April 6th – May 4th |
| INFO 210-14 | Reference in the Age of Google: Marketing, Outreach, Management, and Evaluation (2 units) Runs from January 23rd – March 19th |
| INFO 220-10 | Legal Resources (2 units) Runs from January 23rd- March 19th |
| INFO 220-11 | Maps & GIS (2 units) Runs from February 11th – April 14th |
| INFO 244-10 /-11 | Online Searching |
| INFO 250-10 | Instructional Design K-12 Focus |
| INFO 250-11 /-12 | Instructional Design Non K-12 Focus |
| INFO 254-10 / -11 | Information Literacy and Learning |
| INFO 287-10 | User Experience |
| Library Services for Children and Young Adults | |
|---|---|
| INFO 237-10 | School Library Media Materials |
| INFO 260A-10 | Programming and Services for Children |
| INFO 261A-10 | Programming and Services for Young Adults |
| INFO 263-10 | Materials for Children |
| INFO 265-10 | Materials for Young Adults* |
| INFO 267-10 | Intellectual Freedom – YA |
| INFO 267-11 | Controversial Literature |
| Courses Covering Specific Library Environments | |
|---|---|
| INFO 230-10 | Issues in Academic Libraries* |
| INFO 232-10 / -11 | Issues in Public Libraries |
| INFO 233-10 | School Library Media Centers |
| INFO 281-12 | Indigenous Librarianship (2 units) Runs from January 28th – March 24th |
| Research and Program Evaluation | |
|---|---|
| INFO 285-10 | Youth Services |
| INFO 285-11 | Action Research |
| INFO 285-12 | Evaluating Programs and Services |
| INFO 285-13 | Evaluating Programs and Services |
| INFO 285-14 | Historical Research |
| INFO 285-15 | Research in Academic Libraries |
| INFO 285-14 | Technology Management |
| Language and Culture for Information Professionals | |
|---|---|
| SPAN 132-10 | Beginning Spanish (4 units) is offered online by World Languages for the School of Information. The course can be used toward an MLIS. |
*New course offered for the first time in spring 2020, or new instructor for this class. No prior course syllabus available.