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- Course name
- INFO 505 - Foundations of Information Science
- Institution
- University of Arizona
- Instructor
- Patrick Bryan Heidorn
- Wikipedia Expert
- Brianda (Wiki Ed)
- Subject
- Science Communication
- Course dates
- 2023-08-22 00:00:00 UTC – 2023-12-15 23:59:59 UTC
- Approximate number of student editors
- 15
The course covers the history, philosophy, and technology of information science. It begins with information organization in ancient literate cultures and ends with current advances in information technology. Particular emphasis is given to the integration of information, people, and society. The course covers principles of information creation, information sensing, organization, access, communication, preservation, and use.