About the University Undergraduate Education in New Brunswick/Piscataway Programs of Study For Liberal Arts Students Douglass College Livingston College Rutgers College University College Cook College Mason Gross School of the Arts Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-New Brunswick School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS) General Information Academic Policies and Procedures Programs of Study Course Listing Communication and Media Studies 189 Communication 192 Information Technology and Informatics 547 Journalism and Media Studies 567 Administration and Faculty School of Engineering Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy General Information New Brunswick/Piscataway Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007 School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS) Course Listing Communication and Media Studies 189   Communication and Media Studies 189 04:189:101Introduction to Communication and Information Systems and Processes (3) Theory and practice in communication studies with emphasis on receiving, processing, and transmitting information. Particular attention to interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural contexts. 04:189:102Introduction to Media Systems and Processes (3) Historical development of mass media institutions and the role of media in society. Particular attention to news, government regulation, effects, economics, emerging technologies, and audience dynamics. 04:189:103Information Technology and Informatics (3) An overview of the key theoretical and professional themes. Theoretical emphasis is placed on social informatics; human-computer interaction; management of information technology; the relationship between technology, race, and gender; and information intelligence. Practical emphasis is placed on the effective and efficient use of information technologies including the World Wide Web in organizations, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills appropriate for the workplace. 04:189:441Communication and Human Values (3) Seminar on communication and human values in a democratic society. Emphasis on the concept of cultural democracy in the formulation of public policy; historical evaluation of the philosophical problems related to matters of private taste versus public good. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Open only to seniors and graduate students.   For additional information, contact RU-info at 732/932-info (4636) or colonel.henry@rutgers.edu. Comments and corrections to: Campus Information Services. © 2005 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.