Informatics is the study of the science and application of information technology to various disciplines. This is distinct from the studies of computer science and information systems. They cover the theory of a particular discipline in depth. Informatics covers a breadth of issues in various disciplines including the social and ethical issues facing our information society.

This is a cross-disciplinary minor where a student takes three core courses in informatics and two courses in her/his chosen discipline. The choice of upper-level courses is made by the student in conjunction with the discipline advisor and the director of informatics.

Minor in Informatics

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

The minor consists of at least 15 credit hours chosen from the following:

Informatics (3 course minimum)

INFO I101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.)
INFO I202 Social Informatics
INFO I210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.)
INFO I211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.)

Upper Level Courses (2 course minimum)

BIOL Lxxx Bioinformatics *
BIOL L311 Genetics
BUS K301 Enterprise Resource Planning
BUS K321 Management Information Systems
CHEM C371 Chemical Informatics I (1 cr.)
CSCI A340 Introduction to Web Programming
CSCI B424 Parallel and Distributed Programming
CSCI B438 Computer Networks
CSCI B481 Interactive Computer Graphics
CSCI C335 Computer Structures (4 cr.)
CSCI C442 Database Systems
CSCI C463 Artificial Intelligence
ENG Wxxx Web-Based Instruction *
ENG Wxxx Web-Based Writing/Journal Editing *
FINA Pxxx Advanced Digital Production *
FINA P374 Computer Art and Design II
INFO I300 Human Computer Interaction
INFO I303 Organizational Informatics
INFO I308 Information Representation
INFO I310 Multimedia Arts and Technology
INFO I320 Distributed Systems and Collaborative Computing
INFO I400 Topics in Informatics
MATH Mxxx Simulation *
MATH M365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
PHIL Pxxx Computer Ethics *
PHIL P383 Topics in Philosophy: Philosophy of Technology
PHYS P303 Digital Electronics
PSY P335 Cognitive Psychology
SOC S319 Sociology of Science
SOC Sxxx Human Computer Interaction *
SOC S451 Web Based Survey Techniques, Problems and Solutions

Courses may count toward the minor and at the same time satisfy particular general education requirements of the major field of study. However, no course can count toward both a major and a minor. If a conflict occurs, students would enroll in additional replacement courses chosen in conjunction with the major field advisor and the director of informatics. Courses not listed above may be included in the course of study with permission of the director of informatics.

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

The degree requires 122 credit hours including the following area requirements:

Area Requirements

Writing Requirement (3 cr.)
ENG W131 Elementary Composition or equivalent.

Foreign Language Requirement (6 cr.)
Completion of two introductory courses in a single foreign language, or equivalent.

Business or Foreign Language Requirement (6-15 cr.)

Completion of one of the following:

1. Five courses in Business and Economics, including:
   BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
   BUS A202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
   Three or more courses from at least two other departments in business and economics. (BUS K201 The Computer in Business and ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business are excluded from the list of five courses.) Economics courses simultaneously fulfill this requirement and the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
2. Two courses at the second-year level in a foreign language.
3. Two courses at the first-year level in a second foreign language.

Arts and Humanities Requirement (12 cr.)

One course from each of the following three areas, plus a fourth course in any one area:

1. Fine Arts, Journalism, Music MUS M174 Music for the Listener I, Communication Arts (except SPCH S160 Speech Correction for Classroom Teaching), Telecommunications, Theater
2. English (except ENG W130 Principles of Composition and ENG W131 Elementary Composition); Foreign Languages (only advanced courses of a literary nature)
3. History, Philosophy, Religious Studies

Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (12 cr.)

Four courses from the following areas, including no more than two courses in any area:

1. Economics, Geography, Political Science
2. Psychology
3. Sociology, Anthropology, Linguistics

Physical and Life Sciences Requirement (13 cr.)
Thirteen credit hours in courses selected from chemistry, physics, biological sciences, geology, and astronomy. At least two disciplines must be selected. At least one course must include a laboratory component.

Mathematics Requirement (6 cr.)

At least six credit hours of mathematics to be satisfied by taking the following:

1. MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
2. One statistics course at the 300 level or higher chosen with approval from the Director of Informatics.

Concentration Requirements (40 cr.)

1. Twenty-two credit hours in informatics to be satisfied with the following courses:
   INFO I101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.)
   INFO I201 Mathematical foundations of Informatics (4 cr.)
   INFO I202 Social Informatics
   INFO I210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.)
   INFO I211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.)
   INFO I308 Information Representation
2. Six credit hours in informatics satisfied with two of the following four courses:
   INFO I300 Human-Computer Interaction
   INFO I303 Organizational Informatics
   INFO I310 Multimedia Arts and Technology
   INFO I320 Distributed systems and collaborative Computing
3. Six credit hours in informatics satisfied by taking one of the following:
   INFO I450/I451 Design and Development of an Information System (6 cr.)
   INFO I460/I461 Senior Thesis (6 cr.)
   INFO I420 Internship (6 cr.)
   A capstone course in another department (6 cr.) chosen with approval from the Director of Informatics.
4. Six credit hours in informatics electives chosen with approval from the Director of Informatics.
   BIOL Lxxx Bioinformatics *
   BIOL L311 Genetics
   BUS K301 Enterprise Resource Planning
   BUS K321 Management Information Systems
   CHEM C371 Chemical Informatics I (1 cr.)
   CSCI A340 Introduction to Web Programming
   CSCI B424 Parallel and Distributed Programming
   CSCI B438 Computer Networks
   CSCI B481 Interactive Computer Graphics
   CSCI C335 Computer Structures (4 cr.)
   CSCI C442 Database Systems
   CSCI C463 Artificial Intelligence
   ENG Wxxx Web-Based Instruction *
   ENG Wxxx Web-Based Writing/Journal Editing *
   FINA Pxxx Advanced Digital Production *
   FINA P374 Computer Art and Design II
   INFO I300 Human Computer Interaction
   INFO I303 Organizational Informatics
   INFO I308 Information Representation
   INFO I310 Multimedia Arts and Technology
   INFO I320 Distributed Systems and Collaborative Computing
   INFO I400 Topics in Informatics
   MATH Mxxx Simulation *
   MATH M365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
   PHIL Pxxx Computer Ethics *
   PHIL P383 Topics in Philosophy: Philosophy of Technology
   PHYS P303 Digital Electronics
   PSY P335 Cognitive Psychology
   SOC S319 Sociology of Science
   SOC Sxxx Human Computer Interaction *
   SOC S451 Web Based Survey Techniques, Problems and Solutions

Courses not listed above may be included in the course of study with permission of the Director of Informatics.

Cognate Area Requirements (15 - 18 cr.)

At least 15 credit hours in your area of specialization chosen in conjunction with the Director of Informatics and your cognate area advisor.

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