Student Learning Outcomes
Informatics is an applied, professional computing discipline. It responds to society's need to solve increasingly complex problems in all fields of human endeavor by acquiring, managing and interpreting data. Informatics studies the ways in which people, information and digital technologies interact.
Nearly all fields benefit from the rapidly evolving fields of computing and information science. Informatics graduates solve problems through the application of computing or computation in the sciences, business, the humanities and the arts.
Computing and information technology are evolving rapidly. The student learning outcomes articulated here are central to educating Informatics graduates who possess both the technological and human-centered design skills necessary to develop and deploy useful digital tools that acquire and manage data for informed decision-making. They incorporate intellectual and ethical standards that every School of Informatics graduate should attain.
Bachelor of Science Degrees
- Applied Data and Information Science: graduates focusing on Applied Data will Develop math and tech skills to analyze complex data sets and solve real-world problems. Study analytics, cloud computing, and information infrastructure. Learn to design algorithms and make decisions effectively, using big data insights. Graduates focusing on Applied Information Science will Develops skills to organize, access, and manage datasets. Study data curation and management, data archives, and data organization. Explore the societal impact of data work to responsibly manage the data we create every day.
- Artificial Intelligence (BA): graduates will learn about Design user interfaces to improve human-AI interaction and real-time decision-making, Evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and ramifications of human-AI augmentation, Design and develop symbiotic human-AI systems that balance the information processing power of computational systems with human intelligence and decision making, Explain the benefits, limitations, and tradeoffs of designing engaging and ethical conversational user interactions, including those supported by chatbots, smart speakers, and other AI-driven, voice-based technologies and Design and evaluate conversational interfaces for different users and contexts of use.
- Biomedical Informatics: graduates enrolled in our Biomedical Informatics degree program learn how to effectively use biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision making, motivated by efforts to improve human health. You'll study bioinformatics and computational biology, consumer health informatics, and clinical informatics.
- Health Information Management: graduates will learn about data governance, content and structure, information protection access, use, disclosure, privacy and security, informatics, analytics and data use, revenue cycle management, health law and compliance, and organizational management and leadership in the health industry.
- Informatics: graduates will demonstrate expertise in the following core competencies essential to success as an informatics, computing, and information technology professional. Those competencies are: Foundations of Informatics and Computing, problem solving and critical thinking, data studies and analytics, design and analysis of information systems, social dynamics of informatics and information technology, and professional and domain specific knowledge and skills.
- Media Arts and Science: the following core competencies essential to success as an informatics, computing and information technology professional specializing in new and interactive media:
- Communicate ideas effectively in written, oral, and visual form to a range of audiences.
- Work effectively as a member of a team to achieve a common goal.
- Analyze a problem, identify and evaluate alternatives and plan an appropriate solution.
- Evaluate media from multiple perspectives using the theories, concepts, and language of digital media with an appreciation for the history, theory, and traditions of digital media.
- Demonstrate mastery of the concepts, techniques and tools in one or more digital media specialties.
- Develop professional quality digital media productions by promptly applying knowledge and skills including best practices and standards.
- Explain the impact of digital media on individuals, organizations and society.
- Acknowledge diverse opinions regarding professional, ethical, legal and social issues with a global perspective.
- Appreciate the need for lifelong learning and have a plan for continuing professional development.
- Understand digital media and its effective use as a form of communication.
- Full Stack Development (Informatics BS+ Media Arts and Science BS): will combine the learning outcomes of both the Informatics and Media Arts and Science degrees with a special focus on web design and development.
Undergraduate Certificates
- Applied Data Science: students will learn to develop data-driven solutions, allowing us to better understand ourselves, our communities, and the global market. Unlocking the power of data enables us to run businesses more efficiently, make groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and promote the common good. And, develop mathematical and technological skills to analyze data sets, leading to valuable knowledge and the societal implications of data work, including privacy and surveillance.
- Applied Data Information Science: students will demonstrate the value of data in society and articulate the roles of data creators and consumers, apply principles of representation and organization to provide access to resources in various information environments, interpret stakeholder needs for databases and information layers using iterative and reflexive design processes, identify the stages of the data curation process and the issues associated with the storage, preservation, and security of data, analyze the implications of data policy creation, the concerns involved, and its communication to information organizations.
- Human-Computer Interaction: graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following core competencies: interactive product interface design and prototyping based on user/needs assessments, human-computer interaction principles and a user-centered approach to interaction design as applied to software and the web and apply evaluation and usability testing methods to interactive products to validate design decisions.
- Legal Informatics: graduates will be able to implement specialized technology in law firms and law-related organizations, assist with presenting a legal case in court, handle electronic evidence with confidence, incorporate effective information governance into any organization, establish proper security and privacy programs and protect an organization's intellectual property.
- Medical Coding: To make valid decisions, accurate information is key, The medical coder carefully reviews health records for accurate coding and billing. By earning this certificate, you'll learn to understand medical terminology, private payer policies, and government regulations,
- Multi-Device Development: boot camp-style program equips you with the skills for an entry-level job creating client-side websites and web and mobile applications, earning $40,000 a year or more. It's ideal for recent high school graduates and adult learners,
- Software Bots for Cognitive Automation: certificate prepares for jobs in intelligent process automation cover a wide area, including design, development, and analysis, This job-driven certificate in consultation with companies that expect a growing need for designers, developers, and analysts in cognitive automation.
- Virtual Production: certificate empowers filmmakers, actors, and animators across multiple locations to collaborate in real time, They create together by using software tools to combine live-action footage with computer-generated graphics. Virtual production has become integral to filmmaking. Studios need talent with a solid understanding of this new field in digital cinema. Gain in-demand skills by earning an undergraduate certificate in virtual production. You'll learn the software and equipment used to create virtual sets and reactive backgrounds in real time,
Last updated: 07/2022
