LIB 171 - Honors Information Literacy 1 cr.

Students will learn the concepts and skills required to locate and manage accurate and authoritative information, fulfilling academic, professional, and personal demands. Critical thinking is reinforced through hands-on applications to develop competency and to build an awareness of the broader issues emerging in the digital landscape. Students will practice techniques to adapt to rapidly changing technology, and to become discriminating users of information in multiple formats and subject areas. While achieving the same Student Learning Outcomes as LIB111, this honors course differs in the delivery of material with a focus on depth, critical thinking, and discussion. The course fulfills the LIB 111, Information Literacy, 1 cr. Requirement. Prerequisite: Permission of the Honors Program Director.