OSU Libraries Online Credit Courses


Current Course Offerings *

Ohio State University Libraries offers online credit courses in partnership with the Colleges of the Arts & Sciences (ARTS&SCI). Prior to Winter 2006, these course were offered through Undergraduate Student Academic Services (USAS).

Number ARTS&SCI 120 ARTS&SCI 121 ARTS&SCI 122 ARTS&SCI 294
Title Internet Tools & Research Techniques Advanced Online Research Online Research Strategies for Career Exploration Online Research in the Sciences
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 effective techniques for finding career and employment information online. Learn advanced searching skills and study specialized online research tools in the sciences
Credit 2 credits, graded A-E 2 credits, graded A-E 1 credit, graded A-E 3 credits, graded A-E
Duration Courses begin in 4th week of quarter; in session for 4 weeks.  See the course calendar for dates. Course begins in 4th week of quarter; in session for 5 weeks
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 None Successful completion of 120
Registration Courses no longer require special permission. Use OSU Web Registration (Buckeye Link) to register for these courses:
Course site & syllabus ARTS&SCI 120 ARTS&SCI 121 ARTS&SCI 122 ARTS&SCI 294
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.

Limited to Columbus campus students; max. enrollment 25.

No concurrent enrollment with 120 or 121.
Limited to Columbus campus students; max. enrollment 25.

Requires 120 as prerequisite.

Course is listed in Master Schedule as "Interdisciplinary Group Studies"

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