Library - Courses
Spring 2027 Courses
Information Literacy and Research Skills
This course is an introduction to information literacy and research skills, including how information is produced, organized and disseminated within a societal context. You will learn how to organize a strategy for finding information, how to use print and digital sources to locate information, and how to analyze and evaluate information found.
INFS 1000
- Completely Online-Asynchronous
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal: 2
- 1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027
Research Methods with Ethical and Civic Responsibility Focus
This course introduces information literacy and research skills with a focus on ethical and civic responsibility issues. You will learn how to organize a strategy for finding information, how to use digital and print resources to locate information, and how to analyze and evaluate information found. Your research will focus on the ethical dimensions of political, social and personal life and understanding the ways in which you can exercise responsible and productive citizenship.
INFS 2009
- Completely Online-Asynchronous
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals: 2 & 9
- 1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027
Research Methods with People & the Environment Focus
This course introduces information literacy and research skills with a focus on environmental issues. You will learn how to organize a strategy for finding information, how to use print and digital sources to locate information, and how to analyze and evaluate information found. Your research will focus on exploring today's complex environmental challenges; including the inter-relatedness of human society and the natural environment.
INFS 2010
- Completely Online-Asynchronous
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals: 2 & 10
- 1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027
Alternative Knowledge: How Radical Ideas Are Communicated in Society
This course examines the role of dissident knowledge in shaping and influencing a democratic society. You will be introduced to communication theories; the role of propaganda and consent in a democratic society; and how "mainstream" and "alternative" ideas shape our world views. The course will expose you to specific dissident communities and ideas from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in the areas of politics, economics, and cultural and religious life.
INFS 2520
- Completely Online-Asynchronous
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals: 5 & 9
- 1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027
Artificial Intelligence and Society
This course explores the ethical considerations, implications, and societal impacts of AI technologies in education, work, and everyday life. Course topics include: effectively creating useful AI prompts and evaluating AI-generated material; exploring ways to use AI-generated content ethically and responsibly; exploring ethical concerns surrounding data collection, bias, privacy, surveillance, and intellectual property rights in AI systems. You will discuss readings and case studies, explore and assess existing AI apps and complete assignments to prepare you to navigate the evolving landscape of AI with a strong ethical foundation, fostering responsible innovation and use in future careers and everyday life.
INFS 2540
- Completely Online-Asynchronous
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals: 5 & 9
- 1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027