Course Catalog
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Required Course Materials | Credit Hours | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RITL200 | Introduction to Digital Literacy | This one-hour course focuses on basic use of electronic peer-reviewed and scholarly materials provided through the WV Library Commission’s WVInfoDepot.org database collection to support college papers, presentations, speeches, and other academic writing. Students will learn the key elements of citation and use of paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism and misuse of intellectual property. The course will also include an introduction to copyright best practices for students in traditional and electronic classroom environments. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to cite an author’s work properly and avoid copyright infringement. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 1 | Syllabus |
| RITL300 | Advanced Digital Literacy | This course offers an examination of online search/retrieval skills used to define, access, evaluate, manage, integrate, create, and use digital information ethically with an emphasis on critical thinking and practical use of Web 2.0 tools. This course offers a competency based test option. There is no textbook required for this course. Please check your home institution’s class schedule to determine whether this course is available for enrollment. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 1-3 | Syllabus |
| RITL301 | Orientation to Technology Applications | The purpose of Orientation to Technology Applications is to expose students to various computer software applications, including open-source software programs, through a practical "hands-on" approach that emphasizes critical thinking skills. | Title: New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2019 Introductory | 3 | Syllabus |
| RITL302 | Digital Citizenship | This course is an introduction to digital citizenship and information literacy skills that will help students learn the cognitive, social, and technical skills for navigating the digital information ecosystem. Students will explore human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Topics include evaluating information and misinformation in the new digital age. Ethics, laws and the rights and responsibilities of digital citizens as well as the health and security of students beyond traditional Internet safety will be included. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RITL303 | Ethics & Information in the Digital Age | This course is an examination of ethical use and misuse of information, predominantly focused on intellectual property, copyright law, and plagiarism. Topics include the history of intellectual property, ethical research decision making, current copyright law including but not limited to the TEACH Act interpretation of Fair Use, and best practices in avoiding plagiarism. Ethical data collection and storage will be covered. Algorithmic Bill of Rights will also be introduced. This course promotes critical thinking through case studies by asking students to address real world questions on intellectual property. Students who participate in the course will develop the technical and critical thinking skills that will enhance their understanding of copyright law and avoiding plagiarism. Upon finishing this course students will be able to articulate the ethical concerns facing the globalization of information and the evolving technical environment that effect the use and misuse of information. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RITL400 | Introduction to New Literacies | Students explore new literacies within the field of library science. It aims to discuss new information, meta, trans, digital, media, visual, financial, health and cultural literacy trends in librarianship. The class will engage with current issues and trends affecting these different literacies. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RITL401 | Pedagogy of New Literacies and Applied Critical Thinking | This course is an introduction to information and new literacies instruction in a variety of libraries and other information-related organizations and for a variety of patrons (including K-12, ESL, special needs learners, and adult learners). Topics include the history and theoretical bases of literacy instruction, instructional program development, and pedagogical and evaluation techniques. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RITL402 | Production of Instructional Technology Materials | This course will assist students in designing multimedia instructional materials. Focus will be on the development of web-based instructional materials. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RMIS300 | Principles of Management Information Systems (MIS) | Introduction to the development, selection, use, and impact of information and communication technologies and systems in modern organizations and enterprises. (3 hrs.) No pre-requisites Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: Information Systems - Version | 3 | Syllabus |
| RMIS400 | Information Systems & Data Analytics for Leaders | This course provides an overview of information systems and data analytics as related to decision-making in a business context. This course is intended to be used as a breadth-first introductory course. Topics include: an overview of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics; types and sources of data; big data concepts; data visualization; strategic data-driven decision-making; and, future trends and ethical considerations. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Science (4th Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Required Course Materials | Credit Hours | Syllabus |