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BS in Informatics

Telecommunications Cognate

Option I: Applications
This cognate area focuses on video and multimedia production using computers. The applications option requires the completion of 18 credit hours.
Required:

• TEL-T 101 Media Life
• TEL-T 206 Introduction to Design and Production
• TEL-T 283 Introduction to Production Techniques and Practices OR TEL-T 284 Introduction to Interactive Media Design

Plus at least 9 credit hours from the following:

• TEL-T 351 Video Field and Post Production
• TEL-T 353 Audio Production
• TEL-T 354 Program Graphics and Animation
• TEL-T 361 Flash for Games and Interactive Media
• TEL-T 364 Introduction to 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation
• TEL-T 461 Advanced Flash for Games and Interactive Media
• TEL-T 464 Advanced 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation

Option II: Implications
The implications cognate area allows students to tailor their studies to issues of particular interest.
Required:

• TEL-T 101 Media Life
• TEL-T 205 Introduction to Media and Society

Plus 9 credit hours from the following list:

• TEL-T 311 Media History
• TEL-T 312 Politics and the Media
• TEL-T 316 Media Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• TEL-T 317 Children and the Media
• TEL-T 424 Telecommunications and the Constitution
• TEL-T 427 International Telecommunications

Option III: Foundations
The Foundations cognate area focuses specifically on the development and operation of advanced telecommunications networks.
Required:

• TEL-T 101 Media Life
• TEL-T 207 Introduction to Telecommunications Industry and Management
• TEL-T 322 Telecommunications Networks
• TEL-T 326 Network Design
• TEL-T 327 Data Communications