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December 01, 2006
UC 170 Registration Open: Research in the Digital Library
UC 170, Winter Term 2007 is a 1-credit, lecture/lab course. The primary goal is to lay a foundation for academic research in the emerging digital environment. Each section focuses on one academic discipline; section 001 emphasizes research in the Natural Sciences.
Interactive learning emphasizes hands-on use of technology and especially of authoritative sources in the “Deep Web”. Learning modes also include discussion, case studies, online searching, readings, and lectures.
Student work is done solo as well as collaboratively and includes exercises, written reports, and development of a technology skills resume. The course explores new concepts, techniques and discovery tools, and addresses academic integrity, source citations and use, search strategies, and evaluation of digital sources.
Section 001 is directed toward research in the NATURAL SCIENCES.
Section 002 is directed toward research in the SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Section 003 is directed toward research in the HUMANITIES.
The course is now listed on Wolverine Access. If you would like more information please contact Patricia Yocum, 6-3079, or pyocum@umich.edu
Posted by betsywil at December 1, 2006 02:42 PM