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Bachelor of Science in Informatics
Graduates of the Informatics undergraduate program will demonstrate expertise in the following core competencies essential to success as an informatics, computing and information technology professional:

  1. Technical Knowledge:
    • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the mathematical and logical foundations of informatics, data representation, models, structures and informatics-centric management
    • Define terms and explain basic principles essential to the design and development of IT and computing systems
    • Acquire fundamental concepts and skills in software architectures and the development of information systems
  2. Social Dynamics of Informatics and Information Technology:
    • Understand and apply major societal trends affecting the development and deployment of modern day IT, such as access, privacy, intellectual property, security and others
    • Critically analyze the impact of IT on individuals, groups and organizations at local and global levels
    • Apply a user-centered approach to interaction design and product usability, including techniques for quantitative and qualitative testing of interface and interaction design
    • Utilize digital tools to communicate with a range of audiences
    • Analyze the social, cultural and organizational settings in which IT solutions will be deployed to achieve successful implementation
  3. Domain-specific* Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills:
    *Domains are areas of specialization that may include business, science, the arts or humanities.
    • Define terms and explain basic principles, concepts and theories from another domain or discipline in which IT skills will be applied
    • Deploy IT resources in the context of another domain and/or discipline
    • Synthesize, analyze and conceptualize information and ideas from multiple sources and perspectives
    • Evaluate data, arrive at reasoned conclusions and solve challenging problems
  4. Collaborative Teamwork:
    • Select and effectively utilize oral, written, visual and quantitative communication skills within the context of an interdisciplinary team
    • Identify and demonstrate the skills, behaviors and attitudes necessary to function as an effective team member, including working cooperatively with diverse group members
    • Acquire the skills to initiate, manage and execute an IT project
    • Articulate legal and ethical issues when using the creative work of others; respect the intellectual property of others
  5. Professional Ethics and Development:
    • Create a personal code of ethics; articulate principles for resolving ethical conflicts
    • Commit to a regular program of continuing education and lifelong learning that is independent of employer sponsorship
    • Participate in professional organizations that promote responsible computing and service to society

      Last updated: 02/04/2014