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160 courses with the subject IST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

IST 100Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 101First-Year Forum1

Transition to life at the iSchool and Syracuse University, and become more familiar with the information field. Explore the range of possibilities that our undergraduate degree is designed to provide.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
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1
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Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 180International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 195Information Technologies3

State-of-the-art technologies in the field. Computer architectures, telecommunication networks, software design and application. Issues in information management and technology use.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 200Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 214Calling Bullshit: Skepticism in a Data-Driven World3

Problematic information (i.e. bullshit (B.S.)) is everywhere: lying with data, fibbing with AI, and flat-out misinformation. Learn to detect, counter, and resist it

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 233Introduction to Networks and Cloud Computing3

Overview of technology, standards, implementation and management of digital computer networks. Wired and wireless local and wide area networks, Internet protocols, telecommunications, and network security. Includes weekly labs.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 256Introduction to Python for the Information Profession3

Computational literacy and learning to code are critical skills of the 21st century. Students are introduced to Python programming language with emphasis on practical applications relevant to everyday lives and common within the information field.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 263Introduction to Web Development3

Learn to create a website from scratch with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Topics like responding to different screen sizes, accessibility and layout will be covered. We also examine the project management side of the web with wireframes, site maps, copy documents, and more.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 280International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 290Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 305Globalization, Information Technology, and Culture3

Explore the intersection of IT infrastructures and culture in global organizations including issues of globalization, distributed collaboration, global enterprise systems, data, business analytics and knowledge management.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 314Exploring AI: Tools and Implications3

This course helps students gain AI literacy. This course interweaves experiences working with a variety of AI tools, from text to art and voice to video, with critical interrogation of these AI tools, inviting students to consider the implications of AI use in a variety of contexts.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 320AI & Humanity: Charting Possible Futures3

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence to students from different backgrounds and disciplines, including key concepts, techniques, and technical infrastructure, along with their social, environmental, economic, legal, and cultural context of emergence.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 323Introduction to Cybersecurity3

Basic concepts and technologies of information security, including security properties, vulnerabilities, cryptography, security policies, access control, authentication, firewalls, wireless security, internet security protocols, real life cases, hands on labs, and other related topics. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 335Introduction to Information Organizations3

Explore how teams and individuals create and utilize technology and data within modern organizations. Examine how organizational leaders navigate challenges and enact strategic change. Learn how managers design work environments to ensure worker effectiveness and well-being.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 336Leading Issues in Cybersecurity3

Today's leading issues and challenges in cybersecurity, considering global perspectives that are related to current technology trends. Students will also have research opportunities in the topic area and hands on experiences in information security. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 337iSchool Support Practicum1-3

This experiential learning course is designed to provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge of various content areas by working with a professor, assisting with course assignments, labs, and other student support elements.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 341Human-Centered Design3

Learn core principles of human-computer interaction (HCI) design, focusing on design methods to create technology that meets real-world user needs and values. Through a hands-on team project, they gain practical experience in applying HCI design to create meaningful technology solutions.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 342Cybersecurity Policy3

Students develop the skills necessary for understanding, improving and implementing cybersecurity policies. Learn the fundamentals of information security frameworks, awareness and training, and effective policy writing, to create successful information security policies.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 343Data in Society3

Critically examine how individuals, groups, and societies create and are created by digital data and algorithms. You will analyze the social, political, legal, and environmental impacts of data and data-driven technologies across varying contexts including social media and (generative) AI.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 344Professional Communication and Presentation3

This course teaches students to synthesize and present organized information for various audiences using text, graphics and multimedia. It emphasizes presentation skills, impactful visuals, communication strategies, and foundational training for professional delivery.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 345Project Management for Information Systems3

Project management as a professional discipline in information and communication technology. Introduction to roles, activities, methods, and tools. Critical review and application of principles. Microsoft Project (Industry standard) will be the tool used in class. Additional work required of graduate students

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 346Information Technology Management and Administration3

Information technology management principles and practices. Administration of computers, operating systems, and applications. Tools and techniques for managing information technology operations. Includes hand-on labs.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 349Human Computer Interaction3

Students will learn to critically evaluate existing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and how to design ethical and equitable ICTs utilizing user-centered design perspectives and methods.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 350Information Technology Management Abroad3

Travel abroad as part of a guided cohort. Course explores how the use of information and digital technologies differ across various cultural, historical, and national contexts. Learn how organizations abroad create and use technology to gain strategic advantage within the competitive global marketplace. Additional work for graduates.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 352Information Analysis of Organizational Systems3

Introduces information flow as basis of organizational work and role of information systems in managing work. Concept of systems decomposition to facilitate analysis. Skills required to decompose, model, and analyze information systems.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 353Graphic Design for the Web3

This course introduces students to design principles and tools, covering topics such as design theory, color theory, grid systems, user experience (UX), and accessibility. Students will learn project management methods for designers, use Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and build a personal website through hands-on labs and project-based learning.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 355Information Technology Management Abroad0

This course is the travel portion of Global Information Technology Abroad. Students enrolled in IDS 350/IDS 650 will register for this course as a requirement to travel when the trip is scheduled.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 356Programming Techniques for Data Analytics3

Approaches for building pipelines in data analytics using the Python programming language; data cleaning, extraction, wrangling, API¿s, web scraping. Building data products. Programming experience required.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 359Introduction to Database Management Systems3

Learn relational database basics, including design and development. This course covers SQL for creating tables, querying data, managing metadata, and touches on advanced SQL. It also focuses on database design using ER diagrams and data normalization to optimize relational databases.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 363Advanced Web Development3

Further your knowledge of web development with advanced JavaScript, the latest JavaScript frameworks, CSS libraries and more. Topics will include faster styling and layout techniques and projects that help you learn the tools professional web developers use

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 364Introduction to Natural Language Processing3

This course explores how computers understand and generate human language, tracing NLP's evolution from rule-based systems to modern large language models. Students learn key concepts including Transformers, embeddings, and model training, while examining real-world applications like chatbots and AI search, plus responsible AI practices.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 375Dynamics of Human AI Interaction3

Understand, analyze, and critique scientific and practical perspectives on what counts as interactivity and intelligence when AI-driven agents interact with humans

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 380International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 382Cultural Competence for Information Professionals3

This course prepares information professionals to develop cultural competencies and provide inclusive services to underrepresented populations. It relates cultural competence to meeting information needs of communities through library and information collection development, outreach, and services.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 387Introduction to Applied Data Science3

Covers concepts such as data management, transformation, analysis, and machine learning, using R. Hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving help identify when data science is useful, with emphasis on ethical applications. No programming experience required. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 388Building Human Centered AI Applications3

Learn to build Generative AI applications leveraging large language models. Through hands-on projects, students will use libraries and APIs to create conversational agents, Q&A bots, and goal-oriented assistants. Topics covered include prompt engineering, AI conversational memory, output evaluation, and responsible AI practices. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 402Digital Forensics3

Topics include the basic concepts, ethics/codes, procedures, forensic techniques, analysis, example cases, hands-on labs, and applications to existing environments such as e-mail, social media, mobile devices, IoT, and others. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 407Machine Learning3

Introduction to machine-learning techniques and their underlying algorithms. Students learn to build machine learning pipelines that transform raw data into machine learning models that yield actionable insights using real-world data. Hands on programming experience in the Python language with industry standard technologies.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 408Blockchain Management3

Students complete distributed ledger labs before developing, implementing, and 'demo or die' sharktanking their own new blockchain project. Blockchain concepts such as decentralization, smart contracts, trust and consensus governance are discussed. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 414Data-Driven Inquiry3

Theories and techniques for real-world research into human phenomena across various contexts (business, society, friendships, politics). Learn about asking good questions, matching methods with questions, designing ethical studies, and gathering and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 418Big Data Analytics3

Learn to develop actionable insights from big data using open-source tools (Python and Spark). This course prepares students to build scalable data analytics pipelines and apply advanced machine learning techniques, culminating in a hands-on project tackling real-world challenges.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 419Economics of Digital Transformation3

Navigate the economics of our digital world, from network effects to platform dynamics. Explore how technology reshapes markets, pricing strategies, and consumer behavior while analyzing real-world cases from today's leading digital businesses.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 421Data Visualization3

Introduction to skills and techniques related to information visualization, through various programming and illustration tools, data cleaning techniques, design concepts and ethics. Develop static data visualizations to explore and communicate findings from a variety of data sources.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 422Acquiring, Procuring, and Financing Information Technology3

Preparing and negotiating information technology requests, cost-benefit analysis, and budget alternatives. Financing options for information processing and telecommunications projects, preparing requests for proposals or other procurement alternatives, negotiating with vendors, acquisition strategies.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 425Enterprise Risk Management3

A multidisciplinary perspective of risk assessment, modeling, and management. Topics include: concepts of personal accountability versus governance and policy; how organizations define and measure risk and loss; and plan for contingencies.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 426Information Justice & Community Engagement3

This course will examine the interrelation of social justice and community engagement in online and naturalistic communities. Areas of emphasis will explore how gender, race, class and community location (on and off-line) affect and are affected by information. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 429Technology and the Future of Work3

Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work. Examine how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and extended reality are impacting industries, jobs, and the very nature of work itself. Topics include a history of work, labor organizing, work augmentation, work-life balance, and future worker skills and capabilities. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 431Security in a Networked Environment3

This course addresses key concepts, technologies, and management strategies associated with securing enterprise digital computer networks and related devices and applications. Students will gain an understanding of the major threats and vulnerabilities as well as technologies and strategies for protection.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 438Cultural History of AI3

This class will introduce students to the topic of artificial intelligence and the self through the perspective of cultural history and deepen students' understanding of technology's impact on humans and beyond.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 442Agile Project Management Methodologies3

Practical approach to the Agile framework for the Software Development Life-Cycle. Unique learning approaches to foster the skills and cultural mindset necessary for success in Agile Project Management.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 452Advanced Computer Networking3

Technical, design, and management issues related to enterprise computer networking. In-depth investigations of TCP/IP Internet work protocols and popular network technologies including Ethernet and Wireless. Hands-on experience with protocol analysis, network management, and security.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 456Information Policies and Decision Making3

Current and emerging information policy issues, policy formulation and conflict, roles and perspectives of actors in policy-making processes. Decision making on freedom of information, privacy, access, intellectual property rights, information security classification and restriction, cybercrime

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 466Capstone in Information Management and Technology3

Integration of management strategies, information uses, and information technologies with an emphasis on professional conduct, ethics, and career strategies. In-depth review and use of case studies. Outside organizations such as EY, Synchrony and Adobe work with the class to have students analyze and resolve real ethical cases they¿ve encountered. Seniors only. iSchool majors and minors.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 469Advanced Big Data Management3

Analyze relational and non-relational databases and corresponding database management system architectures. Learn to build complex database objects to support a variety of needs from big data and traditional perspectives. Data systems performance, scalability, security. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 470Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 471Internship in Information Management and Technology1-6

Fully supervised internship available to IST majors and minors.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 472Cooperative Education in Information Management and Technology1-12

Fully supervised, paid, cooperative education experience extending over two separate time periods. Students must complete a contract with site supervisor.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 476Applied Information Security3

Applications of information security including hands-on experience. Students who successfully complete this course will understand how information security technology is applied to real systems. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 477Capstone in Innovation, Society & Technology (IST)3

Required capstone for BS in Innovation, Society & Technology (IST). Students research a technology, innovation and society topic. This capstone course may build on prior coursework, or demonstrate student capacity for innovating in new directions

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 480International Course3-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 486Social Media in the Organization3

Introduction to the use and management of social media technologies, including strategies for communication, awareness of challenges, and tools and techniques for analysis of social media in contemporary organizations.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 487The Impact & Analytics of Social Media Network Influence3

We live in a digital era of unprecedented interconnectedness and viral information spread. This class explores the intersection of social media communication, influencer marketing, and social networks, covering key concepts, strategies, and analytic techniques to understand influencers, trends, and societal changes in a networked world

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 490Independent Study1-6

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 499Honors Capstone Project1-3

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 500Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 511Cultural Foundations of Information Studies3

Survey of the professional, social, ethical, and legal issues affecting information service professionals and organizations and prepares students to deal with these issues and work with a diverse community.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 564Accessible Library & Information Services3

Provides students on K-12, public, and academic library paths with context, awareness, and strategies to develop programs, services and facilities, and to select resources and technologies that ensure patrons and staff with disabilities have inclusive library experiences.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 580International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 602Digital Forensics3

Topics include the basic concepts, ethics/codes, procedures, forensic techniques, analysis, example cases, hands-on labs, and applications to existing environments such as e-mail, social media, mobile devices, IoT, and others. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 604Cataloging3

History, theories, standards, and practices of bibliographic control of information resources with a focus on the library community. Practice creating original bibliographic and authority records and adapting, editing existing records using various technologies and tools, and applying subject vocabularies and classification systems.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 605Information Literacy, Behavior, and Services3

Equips students with foundational knowledge of library ethics/standards, user information behavior, information literacy (including core information search, evaluation, and use practices), library resource types and discovery tools, question answering strategies, and related user-responsive library resources and services.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 607Digital Humanities for Cultural Heritage Professionals3

Introduction to Digital Humanities (DH) in Libraries, Archives, Museums, and other cultural institutions, with a focus on how information professionals can make use of DH methods and approaches and support and sustain DH work in their communities.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 608Blockchain Management3

Students complete distributed ledger labs before developing, implementing, and 'demo or die' sharktanking their own new blockchain project. Blockchain concepts such as decentralization, smart contracts, trust and consensus governance are discussed. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 611Educational Technology in Libraries3

Information and communication technologies for teaching and learning in all types of libraries: practice with tools along with consideration of pedagogy (instructional design and evaluation of tools for learning objectives) and context (ethics, policies, legislation).

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 612Youth Services in School and Public Libraries3

Introduction to best practices and methods to support and develop youth services programming in school and public library settings. Students gain skills in collection development, knowledge of youth literature, and information literacy instruction to serve a rich diversity of youth.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 613Library Project Design: Analysis to Assessment3

Enables students to discern gaps between user/community needs/goals and library services, resources, and facilities; students develop recommendations to close gaps. Covers project management, marketing/communications, and assessment. Course content is contextualized in collaboration with partner libraries.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 614Information Technology Management and Policy3

Basic ideas, concepts and perspectives of management and policy as they apply to the information professions. Students learn to understand and apply these principles to improve organizational effectiveness and promote digital transformation.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 615Cloud Management3

Focus on understanding cloud management principles and practices, cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment strategies (public, private, hybrid), as well as key concepts like scalability, security, and cost optimization. Practical experience in using, creating and managing cloud services.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 616Introduction to Information Organization and Access3

Introduction to theories, tools, and standards for information organization and access, including cataloging rules and formats, content analysis, indexing, classification, and fundamentals of information retrieval systems.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 618Information Policy and Governance3

Public policy and the data, library, and information technology sectors. Access, ethical and responsible artificial intelligence, privacy and security, intellectual property, and freedom of expression. Application of economic, legal, and political science concepts to information policy analysis.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 620Advanced Topics in Information Innovation3

Critical and emerging issues in information innovation. The course presents durable concepts of innovation around a specific innovation in the information field. The innovation is used as context for readings and project.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 621Managing Digital Transformation3

Introduces the concept of digital transformation and its relationship to information systems within an organization. Uses business case studies to explore topics of digitization, strategic decision making, and organizational culture. Assignments emphasize development of analytical problem solving, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 622Cultural Heritage and its Preservation3

Introduction to field of preservation of cultural heritage, including institutions, contexts and methodologies, concepts of place and culture, objects and resources for study; emphasis also on role of digital applications. Requires research project and presentation.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 623Introduction to Cybersecurity3

Basic concepts and technologies of information security, including security properties, vulnerabilities, cryptography, security policies, access control, authentication, firewalls, wireless security, internet security protocols, real life cases, hands on labs, and other related topics. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 624Preservation of Library and Archival Collections3

Introduction to preserving library and archival collections, including paper, audio-visual, and digital objects.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 625Enterprise Risk Management3

A multidisciplinary perspective of risk assessment, modeling, and management. Topics include: concepts of personal accountability versus governance and policy; how organizations define and measure risk and loss; and plan for contingencies.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 626Information Justice & Community Engagement3

This course will examine the interrelation of social justice and community engagement in online and naturalistic communities. Areas of emphasis will explore how gender, race, class and community location (on and off-line) affect and are affected by information. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 628Arrangement and Description of Archival Collections3

Introduction to the hands-on work of acquiring, processing and preserving archival and manuscript collections. Requires a comprehensive collections project completed at the Special Collections Research Center in Bird Library.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 629Technology and the Future of Work3

Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work. Examine how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and extended reality are impacting industries, jobs, and the very nature of work itself. Topics include a history of work, labor organizing, work augmentation, work-life balance, and future worker skills and capabilities. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 632Special Collections3

Principles, methods, and techniques of management, development and organization of special collections such as rare books, archives, or pictorial materials, including issues such as bibliographic services and preservation.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 634Security in Networked Environments3

Security technologies and management in networked/Internet environments with hands-on skills and research opportunities. This course provides students with the concepts, threats, and key components of network security with technologies and effective management.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 635Collection Development and Management3

Advanced investigation of collection development practices across library types. Includes topics such as, acquisition, maintenance of different types of collections; user and collection analysis; policies and guidelines, budgeting and licensing; evaluation and usage statistics; cooperative collection development; preservation; and ethical issues.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 636Leading Issues in Cybersecurity3

Today's leading issues and challenges in cybersecurity, considering global perspectives that are related to current technology trends. Students will also have research opportunities in the topic area and hands on experiences in information security. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 644Managing AI/Data Science Projects3

Increase the agility of a data science project by improving the process a team uses to execute their project. Explore data science life cycles (e.g., CRISP-DM, TDSP) and collaboration frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum).

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 645Project Management for Information Systems3

Project management as a professional discipline in information and communication technology. Introduction to roles, activities, methods, and tools. Critical review and application of principles. Microsoft Project (Industry standard) will be the tool used in class. Additional work required of graduate students

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 649Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction3

Human performance characteristics, user/ system communication design alternatives, user behavior research methods, information system organizational impact.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 650Information Technology Management Abroad3

Travel abroad as part of a guided cohort. Course explores how the use of information and digital technologies differ across various cultural, historical, and national contexts. Learn how organizations abroad create and use technology to gain strategic advantage within the competitive global marketplace. Additional work for graduates.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 651Scripting for Computer System Management3

Scripting methods, languages, tools and theory for the efficient and effective management of resources and services in enterprise data systems.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 652Scripting for Data Analysis3

Introduction to scripting techniques for automating, managing, and analyzing data in various formats. The course focuses on practical applications of Python to preprocess, clean, analyze, and visualize data to support data-driven decision-making and the creation of data analysis pipelines.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 654Information Systems Analysis3

Concepts and methods of systems analysis through decomposition and modeling. Extensive practice with structured methodologies. Systems analysis and project management techniques. Introduction to automated tools and technologies. Group project to apply skills.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 655Information Technology Management Abroad0

This course is the travel portion of Global Information Technology Abroad. Students enrolled in IDS 350/IDS 650 will register for this course as a requirement to travel when the trip is scheduled.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 659Data Administration Concepts and Database Management3

Definition, development, and management of databases for information systems. Learn data analysis techniques, data modeling, data normalization query writing for information retrieval and query performance tuning using the SQL language.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 662Instruction, Facilitation, and Program Design3

Prepares students to teach, train, consult, and present programming in information organizations. Focuses on understanding learners and audiences, utilizing educational theory, designing strategies for conveying content, employing inclusive techniques, and assessing effectiveness of instructional episodes.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 664Natural Language Processing3

Linguistic and computational aspect of natural language processing technologies. Lectures, readings, and projects in the computational techniques required to perform all levels of linguistic processing of text.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 665Evaluating Disruptive Information Technologies and Trends3

Introduces concepts and methods for identifying, evaluating, and presenting IT analyses in areas that have potential to cause significant disruption in public and private sector organizations with a focus on social, financial and technological impacts.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 668Literacy Through School Libraries3

Introduction to standards-based methods to support and reinforce library instruction, multiple literacies, reading comprehension in all formats, and information fluency. Development of collaborative instruction and programs that foster student agency and voice, family and cultural literacy.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 671Research Project Design: Frameworks, Ethics, Methods3

Philosophies, approaches, and practices of research in information studies, including quantitative, qualitative, critical, historical, and design-based approaches. Create a proposal for an actionable research project, including research ethics, literature review, data collection and analysis, peer review, and communication of results.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 672Public Libraries3

Introduction to public libraries within the context of demographic and technological changes and shifting economic and political forces. Topics covered include issues related to social and political environments, user services, diversity, equity, and inclusive services, collections, programming, budgeting, staffing and community outreach.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 674Academic Libraries3

Survey of academic librarianship, including a variety of public services and technical services domains within the academic library. Emphasizes the role of academic libraries in higher education and attainment of institutional mission.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 675Dynamics of Human AI Interaction3

Understand, analyze, and critique scientific and practical perspectives on what counts as interactivity and intelligence when AI-driven agents interact with humans

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 676Digital Curation3

Introduces key concepts and techniques in digital curation across humanities, social sciences, and sciences and issues in the technical, service, and social dimensions of curating digital assets.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 678Communication for Information Professionals3

Enhances the listening, speaking and writing skills of Informaton Studies students with low TOEFL or IELTS scores, or through departmental recommendation. Includes information studies specific writing presentations. Cannot be counted towards degree. By permission only.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 681Metadata3

Introduces metadata concepts, models, encoding, vocabulary, interoperability, and quality control as well as new development and trends. Students will apply metadata principles, tools, and best practices in creating metadata descriptions and models using established standards.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 682Community Responsiveness in the Information Profession3

This course prepares information professionals to develop cultural competencies and provide inclusive services to underrepresented populations. It relates cultural competence to meeting information needs of communities through library and information collection development, outreach, and services.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 686Quantitative Reasoning for Data Science3

Contemporary methods of statistical inference for quantitative data, including Bayesian analysis. Students gain practical skills in data preparation, analysis using R, and communicating results for informed, reliable decision-making.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 687Introduction to Applied Data Science3

Covers concepts such as data management, transformation, analysis, and machine learning, using R. Hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving help identify when data science is useful, with emphasis on ethical applications. No programming experience required. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 688Building Human Centered AI Applications3

Learn to build Generative AI applications leveraging large language models. Through hands-on projects, students will use libraries and APIs to create conversational agents, Q&A bots, and goal-oriented assistants. Topics covered include prompt engineering, AI conversational memory, output evaluation, and responsible AI practices. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 691Deep Learning in Practice3

An introduction to the concepts and techniques needed to build deep learning applications. Gain hands-on experience training neural networks using open-source tools (Python, Tensorflow/Keras). The course culminates in a project applying deep learning methods to real-world challenges.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 692Responsible AI3

Through hands-on coding exercises and critical analysis, you¿ll learn to identify and address biases in AI systems, evaluate the social and environmental impact of AI, navigate AI regulations, and apply best practices for responsible AI design and deployment.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 700Selected Topic0-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 704Applied Information Security3

Applications of information security including hands-on experience. Students who successfully complete this course will understand how information security technology is applied to real systems. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 707Machine Learning3

Provides a comprehensive overview of industry standard machine learning techniques, including an introduction to deep learning. Focus on model building and optimization in Python, real-world applications, and stakeholder communication. Students will apply their skills to an original machine learning project to showcase their skills.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 714Cloud Computing Architecture3

Hands-on enterprise cloud-native software defined network and application/service design, planning and economics; migration/adoption costs, data center resource orchestration. Topics also include cloud elastic sizing, risk management, governance, compliance and data monitoring, and security architecture.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 715GLAM: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums3

A study of libraries, archives, museums, and national parks as cultural institutions; their missions and operating structures; involvement in joint ventures, both physical and electronic; panelists from and site visits to nearby venues.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 717Library Leadership and Management3

Management of academic, public, and special libraries. Relationship between library and its parent institution; internal organization and operation; library information policies; library financing; legislation affecting libraries.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 718Big Data Analytics3

Learn to develop actionable insights from big data using open-source tools (Python and Spark). This course prepares students to build scalable data analytics pipelines and apply advanced machine learning techniques, culminating in a hands-on project tackling real-world challenges.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 719Data Visualization3

A broad introduction to data visualization for information professionals. Students will develop a portfolio of resources, demonstrations, recipes, and examples of various data visualization techniques.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 720Topics in Library Leadership1-3

Topics related to library leadership offered as available. May include advocacy, budgeting, grant writing, fund-raising, and other topics as appropriate.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 722Data Warehouse3

Introduction to the concepts of data warehousing and business intelligence (BI). Data warehouse architectures and design. Dimensional modeling, extract-load-transform (ELT) in the SQL language. Emphasis on using data warehouses to make better organizational decisions.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 725Information Technology Security Architecture3

Introduces concepts and practices, using an organization-wide enterprise architecture as context. The purpose of an IT security architecture is to ensure proper levels of information confidentiality, integrity, and availability are provided for an organization's information and data.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 728Information Security Policy and Risk Management3

Understand and develop information security technology, law and policy risks and vulnerability analysis skills for management and operations of business and government. Technology, law, regulation, and policy for information security best practices and compliance.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 736Large Language Models in Information Contexts3

This course provides a conceptual and applied introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), emphasizing informed use, evaluation, and responsible deployment. Students will learn how LLMs process and generate texts, evaluate their capabilities and limitations, and design applications for information-rich environments.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 737Visual Analytic Dashboards3

Analytic dashboards find valuable insights from large scale data. Students will gain knowledge of human visual reasoning, and obtain technical skills necessary to design, develop and implement analytic dashboards for business, government, or personal data.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 755Information Systems Capstone3

Seminar. Integration of previous learning on the various components of management, user needs, and technologies. In-depth review and use of case studies on a range of critical information resources management areas.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 769Advanced Big Data Management3

Analyze relational and non-relational databases and corresponding database management system architectures. Learn to build complex database objects to support a variety of needs from big data and traditional perspectives. Data systems performance, scalability, security. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 773Reflective Portfolio3

Creation of an online reflective portfolio that demonstrates successful achievement of all program learning outcomes for the MSLIS degree.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 776Research Methods in Information Science and Technology3

Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in Information Science. Covers the entire research process¿from question development to data analysis¿while emphasizing ethical considerations and diverse research techniques like surveys, interviews, and experiments.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 777Statistical Methods in Information Science and Technology3

Classical statistical procedures used in information transfer research. Emphasis on underlying rationale for each procedure and on criteria for selecting procedures in a given research situation.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 782DS/AI Portfolio1

Reflect on and curate a portfolio of AI or data science projects completed during the program. Through an ePortfolio and reflection document, demonstrate how your work has aligned with your program learning outcomes. The portfolio serves as a professional showcase for future career opportunities. No new projects are required.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 790Theories of Information3

Introduces students to a broad range of information-focused theories. Through critical reading, writing, and discussion, students will critically engage course concepts and apply them to their own research interests.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 800Selected Topic Seminar1-3

Selected areas within the information field, emphasizing related disciplines and their relationships to the diagnosis of information needs and the collection, storage, management, regulation and dissemination of information.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 801Introduction to Doctoral Studies3

This course defines what it means to be a scientist (Ph.D.) or practitioner/researcher (DPS), what is meant by science, and what are some of the core concepts in the broad intellectual spaces represented by faculty at this (and other) iSchool(s). As such, this overview is very directed towards concepts, perspectives, and issues that are relevant to the doing of science by researchers in iSchools.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 810Practicum in Research2

Practical, mentor-led experience in the research process, including planning, design, data collection, analysis, writing, and/or funding. Experiences are complemented by workshops and discussions.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 830Theoretical Foundations of Information Science and Technology3

Theory and practice in the analysis, design, management, and evaluation of existing and hypothetical information systems, including computerized storage and retrieval systems, libraries, management systems, and networks.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 840Practicum in Teaching1

Practical, mentor-led experience in teaching, including work in course design, pedagogical strategies, lecture and activity delivery, grading, classroom management, and/or accessibility. Experiences are complemented by workshops and discussions.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 880Intensive Seminar0

Residential seminar for Doctorate of Professional Studies distance students. Skill building and mentoring for doctoral coursework and dissertation preparation. Portfolio evaluation of work accumulated during the semester.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 970Internship1-6

Participation in a supervised and evaluated field experience. Requires contract approved by advisor, faculty supervisor, and field agency before registration.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 971Information Systems Internship1-3

Fully supervised internship experience for graduate students in the MSIS degree program. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 972School Media Practicum1-6

Fully supervised and evaluated school-based library experience at the elementary and secondary levels. Includes online seminar. Must meet GPA/program requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 973Internship in Library Science1-6

Fully supervised internship experience. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 974Internship in Applied Data Science1-3

Fully supervised internship experience. Must meet GPA requirements and complete a learning agreement with site supervisor. Pre-req: IST ADS master's students only.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 990Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 997Thesis1-6
Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
IST 999Dissertation1-15
Subject
IST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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