The following topics will be covered:
• The information life cycle.
• Different types of information sources.
• The Internet and WWW as information infrastructure and its tools.
• Information sharing strategy.
• Information legislation.
• Research skills on information management-related topics.

Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• describe information management and identify the elements of the information life cycle;
• classify the different types of information sources;
• demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of the Internet and www tools in accessing information and evaluating content found on the www;
• demonstrate an awareness of information legislation; and
• apply research skills to fundamental information management issues.