B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Lib 160 Library Instruction

2. Catalog Description: Lib 160. Library Instruction. (1-0) Cr. 0.5. Use of libraries and information sources, both print and electronic, including locations and services of the University Library with an emphasis on the research process. To be taken as early as possible in the student’s undergraduate career. See course descriptions of Engl 105 and 105H for prerequisite related to Lib 160. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

3. Prerequisites: For students whose native language is not English. Completion of Engl 101 requirement.

4. Textbook/Materials: S00 Library Manuals, LIBRARY.

5. Course Learning Objectives:

6. Topics Covered: Library Facilities Orientation; Searching the Library Catalog by Author, Title or Subject Heading; Searching the Library Catalog by Keyword; Electronic Indexes to Periodical Literature; Print Indexes to Periodical Literature.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: 8 week course. Classes begin with the Introductory Lecture (1 hr): Monday-Friday, the first week. Completion of the course is on an independent basis with assignments due each week and a final exam the last week.

8. Professional Component: Engineering 160 contributes 3 credits towards Engineering Topics.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives:

10. Prepared by: Ann Dieterich, College of Engineering Assessment Resource Coordinator, 5/1/00, rev. 5/24/00 KPC