Access, evaluate, and incorporate sources appropriately into academic projects. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: IFS110 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Introduction to the role of social media in historical, social, cultural, and political contexts. Examine social media experience through the lens of creator and consumer. Analysis of the impact of social media on information and communication, including its influence on mental health, relationships, and identity formation. Prerequisites: None.

Develop a critical approach to using information as both a consumer and creator. Explore the impact of culture and worldview on how information is created, shared, understood, and used. Utilize analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.

An investigation into digital information access in a global environment. Explores the evolving cultures and socioeconomic factors related to the digital flow of information. Examines emerging technologies to produce and distribute information ethically within a global society. Prerequisites: None.

Focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed. Prerequisites: None.