The course introduces the concepts and practices of information architectures (IA) for a Web site within the context of the organization it serves. It aims to acquaint students with principles and process of information architecture for user-centered design of websites. It also provides students the opportunity to develop practical skills related to the design of information organization and navigation systems. The course prepares students for the companion technical course of "content management systems" where they will apply the theories and techniques studied in this course to the implementation of a fully functional website.

The course introduces the concepts and practices of information architectures (IA) for a Web site within the context of the organization it serves. It aims to acquaint students with principles and process of information architecture for user-centered design of websites. It also provides students the opportunity to develop practical skills related to the design of information organization and navigation systems. The course prepares students for the companion technical course of "content management systems" where they will apply the theories and techniques studied in this course to the implementation of a fully functional website.