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Bachelor of Science in Information Science University of Arkansas At Little Rock, USA

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$8316 for 18 credit hours for Fall

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Course summary

The information science program combines the techniques and skills of computer science with the knowledge of information management to produce graduates who are qualified for professional positions in the information technology fields. Students are well trained in the techniques of problem solving, resource management, and systems analysis and design. Graduates find positions as database administrators, network engineers and administrators, systems analysts, web developers and computer system administrators. The information science program differs from comparable programs in computer science in that its focus is on the transformation of data to information and knowledge, on intelligence and application, and on the technologies and systems that store and access the data in ways that impart its meaning.

Program modules

The modules include RHET 1311 Composition I, IFSC 1201 Enterprise Information Science I, IFSC 1305 Problem-Solving Techniques in Information Science, 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, RHET 1312 Composition II, IFSC 1110 Introduction to Ethics, IFSC 1202 Enterprise Information Science II, IFSC 1310 Internet Technologies, MATH 1452 Calculus II, SPCH 1300 Speech Communication, PHYS 2321 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, PHYS 2121 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory, ECON 2301 Survey of Economics1, PSYC 2300 Psychology and the Human Experience, IFSC 2300 Object-oriented Technology, IFSC 2305 Computer Systems, PHYS 2322 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II, PHYS 2122 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory, 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, MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing, IFSC 4210 Computer Ethics, IFSC 3320 Database Concepts, STAT 3352 Applied Statistics I, ENGL 2337 World Literature, or ENGL 2338 World Literature Themes, ARHA 2200 Introduction to Visual Art or DRTH 2200 Introduction to Theatre and Dance, or MUHL 2200 Introduction to Music, MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management, IFSC 3315 Applied Networking, IFSC 3330 Current Trends in Database Technology, IFSC 3360 System Analysis and Design, RHET 3326 Technical Writing, MGMT 4331 Management of Information Resources, ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I, IFSC 4396 Capstone Project I, PSYC 3380 Cognitive Psychology, IFSC 4398 Capstone Project II, IFSC Specialization III (3 hours), IFSC Specialization IV (3 hours).

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

Department name

Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology (EIT), Department of Information Science

Venue / office name

Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology (EIT), Department of Information Science

Address

ETAS Building Room 258
2801 South University Avenue
LITTLE ROCK
Arkansas
72204

Venue description

The Department of Information Science seeks to expand human and technical capabilities through information in a world where information is of central importance to personal, organizational, social, political, technical, and economic progress. The Department prepares students for professional and managerial careers in information science, information systems and information management. The Information Science undergraduate degree program emphasizes design and development of information processing systems. It focuses on the transformation of data into useful information.

Telephone number

+1 501 569 8951

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

UALR offers a variety of housing options such as East Hall, North and South Halls (University Common Apartments), University court apartments, rental houses, summer guest and conference housing and off campus housing. East Hall is a traditional residence hall offering a support system geared toward first time entering freshman. It has the facility features such as beds for 306 students in a five story building which includes central air and heat, and carpet in most areas. Student rooms are furnished, two bedroom suites shared by four students. Suites include living area, bath and kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Internet access and telephone service (including voice mail and caller ID) in every room. common areas include a study lounge, a Computer lab with ten terminals connected to the University system and the Internet, a television room, recreation and vending. Unlimited laundry machine access, free gated parking and free mailbox service in the Commons building. North and South Halls are the new apartment style buildings which opened in August, 2006. This has Full kitchen, private bedroom with full size bed, and washer/dryer in each unit highlight these apartments. A new housing community building features a convenience store, computer lab, study space, home theater, and lounge areas for residents to mix and mingle. UALR owns a number of houses north of the campus between 28th and 24th streets. These houses are available for rent to faculty, staff and student families. Most of the houses feature two bedrooms and one bath, window unit air conditioners, floor furnace heat, washer/dryer hook-ups and fenced yard.

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