Information Technology 243
I. Course Title: Data Curation
II. Course Number: CBIT 243
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description:
This course enhances data literacy and introduces methods and techniques for documenting data, curating data, and organizing information by applying taxonomic principles.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topics include:
- Data literacy
- Data curation
- Data documentation
- Taxonomic principles
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
Techniques of organizing, integrating, and documenting data from various sources are presented, studied, and practiced. Students complete assignments in curating data.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
To complete this class, students will:
- Read, work with, analyze, and argue with data.
- Create and maintain documentation to preserve, manage, and ensure high quality data.
- Organize and classify data and information.
- Capture, manage, assess, and apply metadata.
- Explain information exchange models, enterprise business architecture, and privacy frameworks.
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Students will be evaluated based on assignments and multiple examinations.
Review and Approval
August 2020