Alemany Library Information Literacy Course

Information Literacy Course Description:

RES 2000  Information and Research – Concepts and Techniques (1 unit)
A theoretical and practical study of the core information literacy competencies necessary for academic research. The course will explore the organization, retrieval, and critical evaluation of information resources. Students will learn to use a variety of print and electronic resources and will develop an awareness of the ethical, legal, and socio-political issues surrounding information and information technology. This class must be passed with a ‘C’ (2.0). Prerequisite: passing the computer competency assessment test or passing COMM 1641: Computer skills and Applications I with a ‘C’ (2.0) or better. RES 2000 is a recommended prerequisite or corequisite for ENGL 3200 and ENGL 3442.