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.

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.

A comparative study focused on access to digital information in a global environment. Explore the global culture developing around the Internet and the impact of local, national and global cultures as well as economic and social factors related to the flow of information in a global society. Examine emerging technologies to produce and distribute information across cultures in a global society in an ethical manner. 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.