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Ohio State University Libraries offers credit courses in partnership with the Colleges of the Arts & Sciences (ARTS&SCI).

Online Course Offerings *

Number ARTS&SCI 120 ARTS&SCI 121 ARTS&SCI 314
Title Internet Tools & Research Techniques Advanced Online Research Online Research and the Science Literature
Focus Learn to use the Web browser and communication tools effectively; develop strong searching and evaluation skills. Learn advanced searching skills and study specialized online research tools in a subject area of interest to you Learn searching techniques, resource types, evaluation strategies, and search tools for the life/physical sciences and engineering.
Credit 2 credits, graded A-E 2 credits, graded A-E 3 credit, graded A-E
Duration Begin in 4th week of quarter.  in session for 4 weeks. See the course calendar for dates. Begins in 3rd week of quarter; in session for 7 weeks. See the course calendar for dates.
Meetings No class meetings.  Students use e-mail to communicate with the instructor and Carmen, the university course management system, to complete all assignments.
Prerequisite None Successful completion of 120 Successful completion of 120
Registration Use OSU Web Registration (Buckeye Link) to register for these courses:
Course site & syllabus ARTS&SCI 120 ARTS&SCI 121 ARTS&SCI 314
Notes Regional campus students must register for the section offered on their own campus. Regional campus students may register for Columbus campus section of this course.

Requires 120 as prerequisite.

Regional campus students may register for Columbus campus section.

No concurrent enrollment with 120 or 121.

In-person / Hybrid classes

Number ARTS&SCI 294 ARTS&SCI 320
Title Digital Storytelling Course Exploring Careers in the Information Professions
Focus Learn storytelling, scriptwriting, photo and movie editing. Enhance your work with voice and soundtrack, all while following copyright laws. This hybrid course provides students a context, skills, and knowledge for investigating information professions as potential careers.
Credit 3 credit, graded A-E 5 credits, graded A-E
Duration Begins in 3rd week of quarter; in session for 7 weeks. See the course calendar for dates. Runs the entire quarter.
Meetings Class meets in person once per week in the Learning Collaboration Studio (LCS) in the Science/Engineering Library Class meets in person and online. This is a hybrid course.
Prerequisite None None
Registration Use OSU Web Registration (Buckeye Link) to register for these courses:
Course site & syllabus ARTS&SCI 294 ARTS&SCI 320
Notes Some students may be asked to take this in conjunction with another class and can create a project for use in another class. Limited to Columbus campus students.

* To find online courses offered by other OSU departments, search the Master Schedule of Classes and select "Additional Search Criteria" and then "Distance Learning".