Content Management and Information Architecture. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite or Corequisite: PTC 601 . Today's complex systems often produce complex information needs that require new technical communication methods and tools. This course will focus on the use of Information Architecture methodologies (such as, DITA or DocBook) to develop a structure for presenting technical information and on Content Management tools for creating a single source repository for this information. Students will also use theory and practical applications to design and develop a structured online Help module.