Course Catalogs

Information Literacy and Technological Agility

Syracuse University Shared Competencies

The Information Literacy and Technological Agility competency is one of Syracuse University's six institutional learning goals that enhance undergraduate education through an integrated learning approach. Undergraduate students develop competencies through their major degree courses, liberal arts requirements, and co-curricular experiences.

Students can expect to learn the knowledge and skills outlined in the following description and learning outcomes in each specified rubric:  Identification, collection, evaluation, and responsible use of information. Effective, ethical, and critical application of various technologies and media in academic, creative, personal, and professional endeavors.

ACC 425Accounting Information Systems3
ACC 452Accounting Analytics3
ACC 481Taxation of Business Entities3
ACC 625Accounting Information Systems3
ACC 652Accounting Analytics3
ACC 777Taxation of Business Entities3
ADV 408The Power and Promise of Data3
ADV 507Strategic Media Planning3
ADV 608The Power and Promise of Data3
AEE 342Aerodynamics4
AIA 210Foundations of Digital Automation3
AIA 328Predictive Analytics for Digital Automation3
AIA 330Applications and Dashboards in Digital Automation3
AIA 340Process Reengineering using Digital Automation3
AIA 427Sensor and IoT Data in Digital Automation3
AIA 430Generative AI in Digital Automation3
APH 263Art Photography:Advanced Digital Imaging3
APH 340Topics in Art Photography3
APH 564Image/Sequence: Photo Book3
ARB 326Structure of Standard Arabic3
ARC 121Introduction to Building and Structural Systems3
ARC 322Building Systems Design II3
ARC 423Advanced Building Systems3
ARC 437Renaissance Architecture in Italy:1400-16003
ARC 555Introduction to Building Information Modeling3
ARC 558Advanced Building Information Modeling and 3D Design3
ARC 566Introduction to Preservation3
ARC 585Professional Practice3
ARC 623Advanced Building Systems3
BDJ 353Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting3
BDJ 354Sports Beat and Event Reporting1
BDJ 356Radio Sportscasting3
BDJ 653Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting3
BDJ 654Sports Beat and Event Reporting1
BDJ 656Radio Sportscasting3
BEN 441Mobile Health (mHealth) Device Design and Application3
BEN 521Stem Cell Engineering3
BEN 641Mobile Health (mHealth) Device Design and Application3
BPS 144Orange Immersion2
BPS 315Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional3
BUA 345Business Analytics for Management Decisions3
BUA 451Advanced Business Analytics3
BUA 455Data Management for Business3
BUA 466Data Mining for Business3
BUA 488Predictive Learning for Business3
CAR 330Topics in Computer Gaming II3
CCE 302Civic Engagement Research Seminar3
CEE 271Environmental Chemistry and Analysis3
CEE 273Introduction to Geomatics and GIS3
CEE 329Probability, Statistics and Risk for Civil and Environmental Engineering4
CEE 331Analysis of Structures and Materials3
CEE 337Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering4
CEE 352Water Resources Engineering4
CEE 401Construction Engineering and Project Management3
CEE 413Physical Hydrology3
CEE 601Construction Engineering and Project Management3
CEE 613Physical Hydrology3
CEN 252Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I3
CEN 353Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II3
CEN 442Heat and Mass Transfer Operations3
CEN 455Materials for Energy Systems3
CEN 575Process Control3
CEN 655Materials for Energy Systems3
CFE 362Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture3
CFE 662Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture3
CIN 303Nonfiction Video Storytelling3
CIN 313Cinematography I: Fundamentals3
CIN 323Cinematic Light & Lens3
CIN 433Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling3
CIN 483Cinematography Capstone3
CIN 503Virtual Production3
CIN 603Nonfiction Video Storytelling3
CIN 613Cinematography I: Fundamentals3
CIN 623Cinematic Light & Lens3
CIN 633Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling3
CIS 151Fundamentals of Computing and Programming3
CIS 252Elements of Computer Science4
CIS 321Introduction to Probability and Statistics4
CIS 341Computer Organization & Programming Systems3
CIS 351Data Structures3
CIS 425Introduction to Computer Graphics3
CIS 428Introduction to Cryptography3
CIS 437Multiagent Systems: Concepts and Programming3
CIS 453Software Specification and Design3
CIS 454Software Implementation3
CIS 473Automata and Computability3
CIS 477Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms3
CIS 487Access Control, Security and Trust3
CIS 554Object Oriented Programming in C++3
CIS 563Introduction to Data Science3
CIS 637Multiagent Systems: Concepts and Programming3
CLA 421Classical Mythology3
COM 427Social Media for Communicators3
CPS 181Introduction to Computing3
CPS 196Introduction to Computer Programming3
CPS 621Introduction to Probability and Statistics4
CRS 314Performance Studies3
CRS 315Emerging Domains in Communication Studies3
CRS 416Remix Culture3
CRS 615Emerging Domains in Communication Studies3
CRS 716Remix Culture3
CSE 261Digital Logic Design3
CSE 262Digital Logic Design Laboratory1
CSE 283Introduction to Object-Oriented Design3
CSE 381Computer Architecture3
CSE 384Systems and Network Programming3
CSE 389Web System Architecture and Programming3
CSE 397Microcontroller Laboratory3
CSE 398Embedded and Mobile Systems Laboratory3
CSE 464Introduction to VLSI Design3
CSE 483C# and Windows Programming3
CSE 484Introduction to Computer and Network Security3
CSE 486Design of Operating Systems3
CSE 487Access Control, Security and Trust3
CSE 488Introduction to Internet Security3
CSE 491Senior Design Project I3
CSE 492Senior Design Project II3
CSE 581Introduction to Database Management Systems3
CYB 233Introduction to Computer Networking and Cloud Computing for Professional Studies3
CYB 323Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies3
CYB 334Security in the Networked Environment for Professional Studies3
CYB 336Leading Issues in Information Security for Professional Studies3
CYB 342Information Security Policy for Professional Studies3
CYB 346Information Technology Management and Administration for Professional Studies3
CYB 402Digital Forensics for Professional Studies3
CYB 425Enterprise Risk Management for Professional Studies3
CYB 476Applied Information Security for Professional Studies3
DES 101Digital Tools for Designers I3
DES 104Fundamentals of Design3
DES 303Soft Goods Design and Production3
DES 305Digital Design Techniques I3
DES 335App Design and Prototyping3
DES 605Digital Design Techniques I3
DES 635App Design and Prototyping3
DRD 313CAD for the Theater3
DRD 412Advanced Techniques in Theatrical Rendering3
DRD 427Tailoring Techniques for the Theater3
DRD 431Stage Lighting III3
DRD 433Advanced Techniques in Stage Lighting Technology3
EAR 201Introduction to Earth and Environmental Data Analysis2
EAR 402Numerical Methods in Geosciences3
EAR 413Physical Hydrology3
EAR 415Introduction to Climate Dynamics3
EAR 602Numerical Methods in Geosciences3
EAR 613Physical Hydrology3
EAR 615Introduction to Climate Dynamics3
EDI 253Design Presentation and Techniques I3
EDI 254Design Presentation and Techniques II3
EDI 255Environmental Factors I3
EDI 256Environmental Factors II3
EDI 351Environmental Design III3
EDI 353Environmental Factors III3
EDU 221Education for Transformation3
EDU 337Science Methods and Curriculum3
EDU 516Equitable Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms3
EDU 522Social Studies and Democracy: The Reconstruction of Education3
EDU 637Science Methods and Curriculum3
EEE 451Finance for Emerging Enterprises3
EEE 651Finance for Emerging Enterprises3
ELE 314Power Engineering3
ELE 324Electromagnetics I3
ELE 333Analog Electronics3
ELE 346Semiconductor Devices3
ELE 351System and Signal Analysis3
ELE 352Digital Signal Processing3
ELE 414Power System Analysis and Control3
ELE 415Microgrids3
ELE 417Power Electronics3
ELE 424Applied Electromagnetics3
ELE 464Introduction to VLSI Design3
ELE 491Senior Design Project I3
ELE 614Power System Analysis and Control3
ELE 615Microgrids3
ELE 617Power Electronics3
ENG 242Reading and Interpretation3
ENG 406Advanced Critical Writing in ETS3
ENG 407Advanced Critical Writing, Topics Before 19003
ENG 420Topics in Cultural Production and Reception3
EXE 452Advanced Metabolic Exercise Testing3
EXE 652Advanced Metabolic Exercise Testing3
FAS 301Digital Presentation for Fashion Design3
FAS 335History of Fashion Design I: Origins and Revivals3
FAS 336History of Fashion Design II: Contemporary Trends3
FIL 121Filmmaking Workshop: Physical Aspects3
FIL 124Filmmaking Workshop: Concepts3
FIL 223Cinematic Modes of Production: Fiction/Hybrid3
FIN 454Financial Analytics3
FIN 461Financial Modeling3
FIN 462Corporate Restructurings3
FIN 761Financial Modeling3
FMA 153Making Media: Fundamentals3
FMA 154Making Media: Intermediate Studio3
FMA 155Intro to Film and Media Arts: Film Making0-3
FMA 156Intro to Film and Media Arts: Audio0-3
FSC 467Forensic Photography with lab3
FSC 667Forensic Photography with lab3
GEO 108Mapping Today: Technology and Spatial Thinking3
GEO 313The United States3
GEO 323Quantitative Methods in Human Geography3
GEO 381Cartographic Design3
GEO 382Counter-Mapping3
GEO 383Geographic Information Systems3-4
GEO 450Geographies of Migration and Mobility3
GEO 476Advanced GIS Analysis and Applications3
GEO 482Environmental Remote Sensing3-4
GEO 484GIS for Urban Environments3
GEO 623Quantitative Methods in Human Geography3
GEO 676Advanced GIS Analysis and Applications3
GEO 682Environmental Remote Sensing3-4
GEO 683Geographic Information Systems3-4
GEO 684GIS for Urban Environments3
HCA 310Electronic Healthcare Systems3
HCA 320Crisis (Emergency) Management3
HCA 355Financial Reimbursement in Healthcare3
HFS 315Children, Youth, & the Media3
HFS 331Play, Childhood Development and Early Education3
HFS 458Science of Caring and Sharing3
HFS 494HDFS Capstone Internship3
HFS 658Science of Caring and Sharing3
HNR 350Topics in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors3
HOA 437Renaissance Architecture in Italy:1400-16003
HOA 577Introduction to Preservation3
HST 310The Early Middle Ages3
HST 372Caste and Inequality in Modern India3
HUM 141Computing Culture: Technology and the Humanities Computing Culture: Technology and the Humanities3
HUM 441Digital Humanities Capstone3
IDE 405Digital Pedagogies and Assistive Technology3
IDE 552Digital Media Production3
IDS 350Global Information Technology Abroad3-6
IDS 355Global Information Technology Abroad0
IDS 360Information Technology Experience1-3
IDS 650Global Information Technology Abroad3-6
IDS 655Global Information Technology Abroad0
IDS 660Information Technology Experience1-3
ILL 256Intro to Digital Illustration3
IND 132Industrial and Interaction Design Visualization Techniques I3
IND 256Digital Twin I3
IND 264Visualizing Design Research3
IND 271Sustainable Product Systems I3
IND 273Prototyping3
IND 274Principles of Industrial Form II3
IND 276Industrial Design: Visualization and Representation3
IND 278Designing Interaction3
IND 337Industrial and Interaction Design Visualization Techniques II3
IND 339Semiotics: Messages and Interpretations3
IND 375Human Factors For Designers3
IND 447Digital Twin II3
IND 471Digital and Physical Intersections3
IND 475Advanced Design Studio3
IND 478Symbology and Semiotics in Industrial Design3
IND 673Human Factors For Designers3
IST 101First-Year Forum1
IST 195Information Technologies3
IST 233Introduction to Networks and Cloud Computing3
IST 256Introduction to Python for the Information Profession3
IST 263Introduction to Front-End Web Development3
IST 305Globalization, Collaboration, Culture, Systems & Data3
IST 325Information Management Consultation3
IST 335Introduction to Information-Based Organizations3
IST 337iSchool Support Practicum1-3
IST 341Human-Centered Design3
IST 342Information Security Policy3
IST 346Information Technology Management and Administration3
IST 353Graphic Design for the Web3
IST 356Programming Techniques for Data Analytics3
IST 359Introduction to Database Management Systems3
IST 363Advanced Front End Web Design3
IST 387Introduction to Applied Data Science3
IST 402Digital Forensics3
IST 408Blockchain Management3
IST 421Information Visualization3
IST 426Information Justice & Community Engagement3
IST 431Security in a Networked Environment3
IST 452Advanced Computer Networking3
IST 469Advanced Big Data Management3
IST 476Applied Information Security3
IST 511Cultural Foundations of Information Studies3
IST 564Accessible Library & Information Services3
IST 608Blockchain Management3
IST 626Information Justice & Community Engagement3
IST 652Scripting for Data Analysis3
IST 769Advanced Big Data Management3
JNL 221Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism3
JNL 442Advanced Data Journalism: Telling Stories with Data3
JNL 461Mobile and Social Media Journalism3
JNL 642Advanced Data Journalism: Telling Stories with Data3
KNM 311Safeguarding Knowledge Management and Codification Data3
LIN 305Linguistic Structure of English3
LIN 321Introduction to Methodology of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching3
LIN 326Structure of Standard Arabic3
LIN 422Advanced Methods of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching3
LIN 605Linguistic Structure of English3
LIN 621Introduction to Methodology of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching3
LIN 622Advanced Methods of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching3
LIN 626Structure of Standard Arabic3
LIT 421Classical Mythology3
MAE 333Data Analysis for Engineers3
MAE 525Soft Robotics: Materials, Mechanics, and Machines3
MAE 530Introduction to Design Optimization3
MAE 571Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics3
MAE 573Application of Finite Element Analysis3
MAR 356Marketing Research3
MAR 401Electronic Retailing and Marketing3
MAS 261Introductory Statistics for Management3
MAS 466Data Mining for Business3
MAT 422Statistical Computing3
MAT 495Fundamentals of Data Science3
MAT 524Regression Analysis3
MAT 527Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design3
MAT 581Numerical Methods with Programming3
MAT 695Fundamentals of Data Science3
MIS 325Information Technology for Business3
MIS 625Information Technology for Business3
MMI 306Strategic Content Management3
MMI 365Web Development & Design for Media3
MMI 425Advanced Media Business3
MMI 427New Media Venture Launch3
MMI 434Trendspotting in Digital Media3
MMI 475Advanced Web Design3
MMI 606Strategic Content Management3
MMI 625Advanced Media Business3
MMI 627New Media Venture Launch3
MMI 634Trendspotting in Digital Media3
MMI 665Web Development & Design for Media3
MMI 675Advanced Web Design3
MND 411Web and Mobile Story Production3
MND 413Emerging Media Platforms3
MND 441Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines3
MND 505Digital News & Innovation3
MND 545Virtual Reality Storytelling3
MND 611Web and Mobile Story Production3
MND 613Emerging Media Platforms3
MPD 421Multimedia Production3
MPD 511Still Imaging for Multimedia Production1
MPD 621Multimedia Production3
MTC 418Choral Arranging2
MTC 618Choral Arranging2
MUE 115Technology in Music Education2
MUI 305Music Industry Marketing and Media3
MUI 321Concert Recording I2
MUI 411Recording Studio Management I2
MUI 412Recording Studio Management II2
MUI 605Music Industry Marketing and Media3
MUI 621Concert Recording I2
MUI 711Recording Studio Management I2
NSD 115Food Science I3
NSD 225Nutrition in Health3
NSD 447Weight Management, Obesity and Disordered Eating3
NSD 457Research and Evaluation in Nutrition3
NSD 647Weight Management, Obesity and Disordered Eating3
PHP 223Public Health Data & Decision Making3
PHP 303Environmental Health3
PHP 401Epidemiology3
PHP 402Implementing and Evaluating Health Programs3
PHP 405Science and Practice of Mindfulness3
PHP 605Science and Practice of Mindfulness3
PPM 320Project Controls3
PRL 315Public Relations Research3
PST 101An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy3
PST 315Methods of Public Policy Analysis and Presentation3
PSY 331Laboratory in Sensation and Perception3
RED 512Children's and Adolescent Literature3
REL 421Classical Mythology3
RES 362Real Estate Finance and Investment3
RES 492Real Estate Modeling3
RES 662Real Estate Finance and Investment3
RES 692Real Estate Modeling3
RMT 301Retailing Fundamentals3
RMT 457Electronic Retailing and Marketing3
SAL 284Introduction to Python for Sport Analytics3
SAL 295Research Methodology for Sport Analytics3
SAL 313Sport Data Analysis II3
SAL 333Introduction to Sport Science Analytics3
SAL 358Sport Analytics Arizona Immersion3
SAL 413R for Sport Analytics3
SAS 372Caste and Inequality in Modern India3
SCM 455Lean Six Sigma3
SCM 456Introduction to Project Management3
SCM 755Lean Six Sigma3
SCP 103Introduction to Computing Systems3
SCP 220Basic Principles of Computer Programming3
SCP 285Object-Oriented Programming3
SCP 305Database Management3
SCP 355Introduction to Javascript/jQuery3
SMC 214Writing for Sports Communications3
SMC 330Topics in Esports and Media3
SMC 403Sports Content for Social Platforms3
SMC 405Esports Event Production3
SMC 482Sports Feature Production Capstone3
SMC 483Esports Communications Capstone3
SMC 603Sports Content for Social Platforms3
SMC 630Topics in Esports and Media3
SOC 361Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture3
SPM 324Sport Sponsorship and Promotion3
SPM 345Technology in Sport Management3
SPM 449Technologies in Game Day Operations3
SPM 649Technologies in Game Day Operations3
STC 118Multimedia Production for Communications3
STC 207Graphic Design for Strategic Communicators3
STC 319Digital Analytics for Strategic Communications3
STC 401Foundations of Media, Content and Planning3
STC 402Trends and Tech in Media3
STC 411Advanced Media Production3
TRF 235Principles and Practices: Television-Radio, Film Industries3
TRF 441Visual Effects for Live Action3
TRF 442Multicamera Television Production3
TRF 443The Business of Development, Production and Post-Production3
TRF 447Animation for Film and TV3
TRF 448Audio Storytelling3
TRF 451Directing3
TRF 453Short-form Production3
TRF 456Sound for Picture3
TRF 457Music Underscoring3
TRF 459Documentary Production3
TRF 463Television, Radio and Film Capstone3
TRF 464Production Capstone3
TRF 465Hollywood: Game Changers3
TRF 592Film Business3
TRF 641Visual Effects for Live Action3
TRF 642Multicamera Television Production3
TRF 647Animation for Film and TV3
TRF 648Audio Storytelling3
TRF 651Directing3
TRF 653Short-form Production3
TRF 656Sound for Picture3
TRF 657Music Underscoring3
TRF 659Documentary Production3
TRF 663Television, Radio and Film Capstone3
TRF 664Production Capstone3
VID 211Video Sketchbook3
VID 212Intro Art Video3
VID 313Advanced Post-Production Techniques3
VID 613Advanced Post-Production Techniques3
VIS 231Visual Journalism3
VIS 237Game Experience Design3
VIS 251Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism1
VIS 261Videography for Broadcast Journalism2
VIS 304Foundations in Camera, Light and Concept3
VIS 317Typographic Design3
VIS 337Motion Graphics for Production3
VIS 361Visual News Reporting3
VIS 402Essentials for Visual Communicators1
VIS 437Design and World Building for Esports3
VIS 457User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design3
VIS 467Immersive Design3
VIS 507Intermediate Design and Production for Non-Majors3
VIS 517Interactive Fashion Communications3
VIS 527Publication Design3
VIS 544Fashion and Portraiture3
VIS 602Essentials for Visual Communicators1
VIS 604Foundations in Camera, Light and Concept3
VIS 617Typographic Design3
VIS 657User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design3
VIS 667Immersive Design3
WGS 362Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture3
WGS 662Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture3
WRT 302Advanced Writing Studio: Digital Writing3
WRT 303Advanced Writing Studio: Research and Writing3
WRT 340Advanced Editing Studio3
WRT 413Rhetoric and Ethics3
WRT 417Technical Documentation & Usability3
WRT 426Studies in Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Technology3
WRT 427Emerging Technologies in Professional & Technical Writing3
WRT 428Studies in Composition, Rhetoric and Literacy3
WRT 437Rhetoric and Information Design3
WRT 617Technical Documentation & Usability3
WRT 627Emerging Technologies in Professional & Technical Writing3
WRT 637Rhetoric and Information Design3