Course Information of Records Management

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This report/proposal focuses on one of the program which is IM246 - Bachelor of Information Science (Hons) Records Management. In this programme, there are few mandatory courses for Records Management student.

 Course Information

Course	Administration of Archives
Code	IMR 455
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Acknowledge the basic concept of Archive Analyse the importance of managing archive Practice the basic task of managing archive institution
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Classification and Filing System
Code	IMR 504
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Acknowledge the basic skill in classification and filing system Point out the importance of classification in an organization Adapting the real practice of classification and filing system
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Planning and Design of Records and Archival
Code	IMR 505
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Acknowledge the basic step in publishing archive Assist student to build an archive according to ISO standard in planning and design the building
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Development of Electronic Records Systems
Code	IMR 555
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Lectures and Tutorial
Teaching Methodology	§  Distinguish essential components of electronic records criteria for the development of Electronic Records system solution. §  Identify appropriate the system development methodology. §  Develop a system solution which include fundamental of electronic principles and practices, based on records management standards and criteria.
Course Description	This course introduces the students to the concepts of automated records management ranging from its design and analysis of criteria, development phases and development skill. This well-structured syllabus consists of three major components; Analysis part of records management application software components, documentation of the development plan and building the application. The development will focus on the common component of electronic records.

Course	Appraisal and Disposal of Records
Code	IMR 556
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Notice and identify the policies and procedures in appraisal and disposal of records. Direct the inventory records. Student will be able to propose best practices procedures for appraisal process.
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Preservation of Archival Materials
Code	IMR 552
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	This well-structured syllabus explained and assists on two major components; preservation and conservation for archival materials.
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Oral Documentation
Code	IMR 604
Credit Hour	3
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial
Course Description	This course will look into searching valuable issues and letting students to transcribing a two hour interview according to Oral History guidelines. This course will strengthen the ability of student to build up interview session, documenting it and producing an academic writing about subject chosen.

Course	Archival Arrangement and Description
Code	IMR 605
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Acknowledge student about ISAD(G)To define the basic concept of archival arrangement To discuss the principle of archival arrangement
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Digitization of Records and Archives
Code	IMR 606
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Analyze the concept of digitization of records and archive       Practicing the development and requirement of digitization system process       Demonstrate the digitization issues in managing digital documents
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial
Course Description	This course covers comprehensive digitization aspect. Student will be exposed to the requirements, processes, issues and concern in digitization to enhance their skills in analyzing and evaluating different types of digitization system.

Course	Management of Electronic Records
Code	IMR651
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	Understand the theory and practices in the management of electronic records Apply the knowledge in the creation, use and maintenance, appraisal, disposition and preservation of electronic records for archival purposes Understand the roles and responsibilities of records managers in the electronic environment
Course Description	The course outlines a study of the lifecycles management of electronic records; the roles of records managers and archivists in the life cycle process; the technical aspects of electronic records; creation and identification of electronic records; control and use of electronic records; appraisal and retention of electronic records; disposition and archival management of electronic records and legal and social implication of electronic records.
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorial

Course	Management of Audio Visual Records and Archives
Code	IMR 665
Credit Hour	3
Course Learning Objective	·         Demonstrate the understanding of the functions, usage and importance of audio visual records and archives ·         Adopt the lifecycle of audio visual records and archives ·         Explain the preservation of audio visual records and archives ·         Explain the concept of reprographic technique ·         Outline the legal and ethics aspect
Teaching Methodology	Lectures and Tutorials
Course Description	This course will look into the production of audio visual materials, and the management, maintenance of these materials and equipment. It will provide students with the knowledge of managing and providing services of audio visual resources and at the same time to learn the archiving techniques and preservation of such materials.