Requirements
Information systems and technologies facilitate the functions of organizations and interpersonal
interactions in modern societies. The goal of the Informatics program is to educate students to apply
information technologies and to design, maintain, and adapt information systems that solve problems
with an understanding of human needs and context. The basic curriculum for the program is as
follows:
| Curriculum Component | Hours |
| General education | 43 |
| Core courses | 35 |
| Concentration core | 30 |
| Concentration electives | 9 |
| Capstone | 3 |
| 120 |
Practical information technology (IT) training can be delivered by a variety of programs, from for-profit
training institutes to community colleges. A university graduate in an IT field can distinguish
himself or herself by the ability to analyze a problem with a broader perspective, covering the
professional, ethical, legal, security, and social responsibilities. More importantly, he or she has the
knowledge and ability to adapt to emerging technologies and stay current with newer tools as they are
developed in his or her career. The Informatics core and capstone courses are designed and chosen to prepare our students to develop the aforementioned abilities by educating them in these bodies of knowledge:
| Body of Knowledge | Credit | Course |
| Informatics Fundamentals | 3 | INFX 101 |
| Programming Fundamentals | 3 | CMPS 150 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 | INFX 210 |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | 3 | INFX 240 |
| Computational Thinking | 3 | INFX 301 |
| Computers in Society | 3 | CMPS 310 |
| Information Assurance and Security | 3 | INFX 320 |
| Information Management | 3 | INFX 330 |
| Technical Writing | 3 | ENGL 365 |
| Systems Integration and Architecture | 3 | INFX 380 |
| System Administration and Maintenance | 3 | INFX 450 |
| Web Systems and Technologies | 3 | INFX 470 |
| Informatics Capstone | 3 | INFX 490 |