Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteLimitations on Enrollment: Student must be admitted to an approved baccalaureate program at a California Community College. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course offers an in-depth exploration of information literacy as an essential academic, civic, and professional skill. Students will critically engage with complex information environments to develop advanced research strategies, evaluate diverse sources across disciplines, and synthesize information ethically and effectively. Emphasis is placed on scholarly communication, data and media literacy, algorithmic influence on information access, and the social and systemic forces shaping knowledge production. This course prepares students for upper-division coursework, transfer-level research, and lifelong learning in an evolving information landscape. 