IST 511: Information Management: Information and Technology
Fall 2010
Contents
Prerequisite: IST 501 The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the theoretical and computational issues involved in managing information in a computerized system. The objectives of this course are to introduce theoretical, computational, and practical issues involved in managing information in a computerized system. The course introduces theoretical and computational methods for information generation, modeling, transmission, processing, storage, and analysis. These methods, mostly algorithmic in nature, explore the links between the critical constructs of information science and technology. Upon completion of the course, you should be able to
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Topics |
Date |
Learning
Objectives |
Reading
Material |
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Sept 1 |
Milestones of Information Technology |
The Internet (NSF) |
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2 |
Sept 8 |
Computing Technology |
R |
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3 |
Sept 10 |
Software Technology |
R |
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4 |
Sept 15 |
Internet
Technology Hot Topic: 1. Next Generation Network (M. Basavaraju);
2. Mobile Platform Development (D. Coughlin) HW1
Assigned (Topics 1-3) |
[Carr 98] R |
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5 |
Sept 22 |
Database and
Cloud Technology Hot Topic: 1. Cloud Storage (G. Dubey) 2. Security on Cloud Computing (J. Wang) |
R |
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6 |
Sept 29 |
Web and
Information Search Hot Topic: Search Engine Marketing (Z. Liu) Location-based Search (X. Lu) HW1
due Project
Proposal due HW 2
Assigned (Topics 4-6) |
[Brin and Page, 1998] [Deerwester et al, 1990] |
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7 |
Oct 6 |
Information Security Hot Topic: Information Security ? (S. Sundareswaran) Wireless Security (S. Karumanchi) |
[Gu, Liu, and Chu, 2005; Liu, 2005] |
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8 |
Oct 13 |
Information
Theory Hot Topic: Network-based Representation of Documents (P. Biyani) Quantum Technology (Y. Cao) HW
2 due |
Chapter 7,
IT-CO [Ziv and Lempel, 1977] |
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9 |
Oct 20 |
Intelligent Technology Hot Topic: Fusing Hard and Soft Information (J. Rimland) Multimedia Application & Security (Poona) HW
3 Assigned (Topics 7-9) |
R |
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10 |
Oct 27 |
Data Mining Hot Topic: Affective Computing: Determine Stress in Users (D.
Minotra) Wearable Computing (N. Wang) Mid-term
Project Report due |
[Agrawal et al, 1993] R |
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11 |
Nov 3 |
Social
Network Analysis Hot Topic: Social Network Analysis (K. Bajpai) Identity Management & Creation (L. Thiry) HW
3 due |
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12 |
Nov 10 |
Information
Technology and Extreme Events Hot Topic: Collaborative Technology in Extreme Events (N. Picciano) Geovisual
Analytics (J. Becker) |
R |
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13 |
Nov 17 |
Information
Technology and Healthcare Hot Topic: Healthcare (N. McNeese) Electronic Data Records (A. Murphy) HW
4 Assigned (Topics 10-11) |
R |
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Nov 24 |
Thanksgiving
Holiday |
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14 |
Dec 1 |
Information
Technology and Energy Hot Topic: IT and Energy ? (K. Moore) Fluid Interfaces (L. Erickson) Educational Serious Games (J. Lothian) HW
4 due |
R |
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15 |
Dec 8 |
Final
Project Presentations |
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Dec 13 |
Final
Project due Final
Project Demonstrations (Dec 13 -15) |
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Instructor |
Prof. |
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Office |
313J |
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Office Hours |
W 1:30PM - 2:30PM; Th 2:30-3:30 pm; or by Appointment |
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Phone/Fax |
(814) 865-6174 |
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e-mail |
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Web Site |
References
· The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain, 2008.
· Information Technology, Henry C. Lucas, Jr., John Wiley, 2005. (IT-L)
· Information Technology, Inside and Outside, David Cyganski and John A. Orr, 2001. (IT-CO)
· Supplement reading materials (R). (to be provided).
· Due to many in-class assignments of the course, attendance of the course is mandatory. Excused absences need to be approved by the instructor before the class to be missed. After three unexcused absences, penalty (10% of class attendance for each absence) will be applied to the final grade. A zero will be assigned (to the absent student) for each unexcused absence from in-class assignments.
· Late homework will receive a penalty of 25% for each day after the due date.
· Questions and class participation are encouraged and will be taken into consideration in the final grade.
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Academic Integrity: According to the Penn State Principles and
University Code of Conduct:
Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open,
honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle
for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members
of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this
principle. Consistent with this expectation, students should act with personal
integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help
create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits
of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or
tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of
dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University
community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating,
plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitation of acts of
academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of examinations,
submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the
instructor, and tampering with the academic work of other students (also see Faculty Senate Policy 49-20 and G-9 Procedures).
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Affirmative Action & Sexual Harassment: The
· Americans with Disabilities Act: The College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes persons with disabilities to all of its classes, programs, and events. If you need accommodations, or have questions about access to buildings where IST activities are held, please contact us in advance of your participation or visit. If you need assistance during a class, program, or event, please contact the member of our staff or faculty in charge.
· An Invitation to Students with Learning Disabilities: It is Penn State's policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications in your testing or learning situation, your instructor should be notified during the first week of classes so that your needs can be accommodated. You will be asked to present documentation from the Office of Disability Services (located in 116 Boucke Building, 863-1807) that describes the nature of your disability and the recommended remedy. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the Student Guide to University Policies and Rules.
Evaluation of knowledge and understanding of materials will be by examination, hands-on exercises, project, and class participation.
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Mid-term Project Report |
15% |
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Homework Assignments |
25% |
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Term Project |
35% |
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Hot Tech Presentation/Discussion |
15% |
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Class Participation |
10% |
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Total |
100% |