LIBR 2001 - Modern Information Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Skills

Credit Hours 3
Description: This course examines the evolving landscape of information, including how it is accessed, consumed, and created. Students will explore the multifaceted nature of information, learning how to identify, evaluate, and ethically use information from multiple sources, including databases, scholarly journals, websites, social media, and AI-powered platforms. The course integrates an introductory understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models. Topics such as AI’s role in literacy in both academic and professional contexts, its impact on the future workplace, information privacy, and ethical implications of their creation and use are covered.