The Bachelor of Science in Informatics prepares students to design and implement information-based solutions to real-world challenges from a human-centered perspective. Students learn to apply cutting edge technology to create practical, innovative solutions that improve lives. The program empowers students to become socially responsible innovators with technical skills to transform information into tangible benefits for individuals, organizations, and society. Students best suited for this program are those who want to use information and technology to solve complex problems and create user-friendly systems that directly impact people's lives. Graduates in Informatics will be equipped with a unique blend of technical, design, and ethical skills, making them highly valuable to a wide range of employers.
| Required Courses in Major | Hours |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| IS 210 | Collab Programming with Gen AI | 3 |
| IS 220 | Org Systms, Struc & Retrvl | 3 |
| IS 260 | Database Design & Mod for Info | 3 |
| IS 310 | Human-Centered Design | 3 |
| IS 350 | User and Usability Testing | 3 |
| IS 401 | Informatics Futures | 3 |
| IS 495 | Informatics Capstone | 3 |
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| 24 |
| Info Literacy in Society | |
| Navigating Social Media | |
| Special Topics | |
| Advanced Special Topics | |
| Field Exp in Info | |
| Independent Study | |
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| Total Hours | 36 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the Informatics major is required. A C- or better is required in all courses in the major. Please see the Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) section of this catalog for an explanation of grade point average calculations.
Prerequisites
Students should check course prerequisites to ensure a timely progression through the major coursework. Some courses allow students to concurrently take a prerequisite with a course requiring that prerequisite.
Core Designations
IS courses with Core and General Education designations may also fulfill requirements in Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Writing and/or U.S. and Global Citizenship.