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Bachelor of Science in Informatics
120 Credits
Informatics is an applied form of information science. It involves the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. Informatics considers the interaction between humans and information by exploring interfaces, organizations, technologies, and systems. It is information technology applied to human problems.
Informatics as a discipline is closely related to, but distinct from, such fields as computer science, information science and other traditional disciplines related to information technology. It is more general, basic and applied than any of these related disciplines; more general in that it emphasizes breadth across issues in all of the related disciplines, and includes social and ethical issues regarding the information revolution; more basic in that it examines foundational questions about the very nature of information and computation; and more applied since the aim is to produce qualified information technology professionals to meet the rapidly rising need.
This program is part of the School of Business & Economics.
Degree Requirements
A grade of C (2.0) or higher required for all core courses and all cognate/track courses.
Informatics Core Courses Required for the Degree (42 cr)
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
- INFO-I 101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr)
- INFO-I 202 Social Informatics
- INFO-I 210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr)
- INFO-I 211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr)
- INFO-I 300 Human Computer Interaction
- INFO-I 308 Information Representation
- BUS-K 321 Management of Information Technology
- BUS-S 310 Systems Analysis and Project Management
- BUS-P 330 Project Management
Informatics capstone (6 cr) consisting of:
- INFO-I 492 Senior Thesis or Project (Part 1) and INFO-I 493 Senior Thesis or Project (Part 2)
Or:
- INFO-I 491 Capstone Project Internship
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-3 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar (2 cr) or HON-H 100 Freshman Honors Seminar (3 cr)
Required for students who have never attended college as well as students transferring in less than 12 credit hours.
Electives
Students must complete at least 120 credit hours to graduate. Elective courses are taken to reach the 120 credit hour requirement. Any course not specifically required can be taken as an elective.
Concentrations
In addition to completing the core curriculum in informatics, students are required to complete either a Cognate (an area of specialization), a Minor, or a second Major.
Cognates
Business Cognate (15 cr)
- BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BUS-W 100 Introduction to Business Administration
- ECON-E 103 Introduction to Microeconomics or ECON-E 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Choose any two 300 or 400 level business courses, with advisor approval
Health Cognate (16 cr)
- INFO-I 241 Health Informatics
- NURS-A 111 Nursing and Medical Terminology (1 cr)
- NURS-B 304 Professional Nursing Seminar I: Health Policy*
- NURS-B 404 Professional Nursing Seminar II: Informatics*
- NURS-K 352 Women's Health
- NURS-S 474 Applied Healthcare Ethics*
*Can only be taken face-to-face on the Richmond campus
Custom Designed Cognate (15 cr minimum)
- A custom cognate can be designed in conjunction with your academic advisor to provide the opportunity to apply information technology to a new domain or to take a more interdisciplinary approach to address a particular problem or issue. The custom cognate can be encompassed in a single discipline or span multiple disciplines.
Minors
- Any minor (except the Informatics Minor) offered by IU East can be used to satisfy this requirement. IU East currently offers more than 30 minors.
Second Major
- Students who double major may use the second major to satisfy this requirement.
General Education Requirements
The following required courses for the degree:
- Quantitative Reasoning: MATH-M 118 and ECON-E 270
Will also fulfill a portion of the General Education.
Requirements.Remaining General Education Requirements can be fulfilled as you and your advisor see fit.