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Informatics (INFO) School of Natural Sciences
The abbreviation "P" refers to the course prerequisite or prerequisites. The number of credit hours given a course is indicated in parentheses following the course title.
I101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.)
P: Computer literacy. Emphasis on topics in human-computer interaction and human factors, collaborative technologies, group problem solving, ethics, privacy, and ownership of information and information sources, information representation and the information life cycle, the transformation of data to information, and futuristic thinking.
I201 Mathematical Foundations of Informatics (4 cr.)
P: INFO I101 and MATH M118. An introduction to the suite of mathematical and logical tools used in information sciences, including finite mathematics, automata and computability theory, elementary probability and statistics, and basics of classical information theory. Cross listed with CSCI C251. Credit given for either INFO I201 or CSCI C251 (IUS).
I202 Social Informatics (3 cr.)
P: INFO I101. Introduces the social and behavioral foundations of informatics. Theoretical approaches to how technology is used from psychological and sociotechnical perspectives. Examples of how current and emerging technologies such as games, e-mail, and electronic commerce are affecting daily lives, social relations, work, and leisure time.
I210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.)
Recommended prerequisite or concurrent: INFO I101. The software architecture of information systems. Basic concepts of systems and applications programming. Cross listed with CSCI C201. Credit given for only one of the following: INFO I210 or CSCI C201 (IUS).
I211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.)
P: INFO I210. The systems architecture of distributed applications. Advanced programming, including an introduction to the programming of graphical systems. Cross listed with CSCI C202. Credit given for only one of the following: INFO I211, CSCI C202 (IUS).
I250 Photography at a Crime Scene I (3 cr.)
Basics of photography using film, digital and video camera in the recording of a crime scene. Lectures, discussions and practical exercises help students practice each system applying specific photographic principles that will be used to document mock crime scenes. Offered on the IUPUI campus only.
I251 Photography at a Crime Scene II (3 cr.)
P: INFO I250. Documents a crime scene with high quality photographs that fairly and accurately represent what was found at a scene so that the implications can be conveyed to others sitting in judgment. Offered on the IUPUI campus only.
I260 Scientific Digital Imaging I (3 cr.)
Digital imaging technology provides the opportunity for increased efficiency and effectiveness in processing images for legal matters. It is possible to more quickly capture the right images and it is possible to extract more information from images using high-speed computers and advanced software. This course teaches the techniques and processes that can be used. Offered on the IUPUI campus only.
I261 Scientific Digital Imaging II (3 cr.)
Basics of image processing for courtroom purposes. Digital imaging methods, following guidelines of the scientific working group on imaging technology of the FBI will be utilized to produce high quality, valid and reliable images suitable for courtroom applications. Offered on the IUPUI campus only.
I300 Human-Computer Interaction--Design and Programming (3 cr.)
P: INFO I211. The analysis of human factors and the design of computer application interfaces. A survey of current HCI designs with an eye toward what future technologies will allow. The course will emphasize learning HCI based on implementation and testing interfaces.
I303 Organizational Informatics (3 cr.)
P: INFO I101. Examines the various needs, uses, and consequences of information in organizational contexts. Topics include organizational types and characteristics, functional areas and business processes, information-based products and services, the use of and redefining role of information technology, the changing character of work life and organizational practices, sociotechnical structures, and the rise and transformation of information-based industries.
I308 Information Representation (3 cr.)
P: INFO I201 and INFO I210. The basic structure of information representation in social and scientific applications. Representational structures and approaches from many disciplines are introduced: philosophical theories of classification and categorization; information access and representation on the World Wide Web; object-oriented design and relational databases; and AI knowledge representation and discovery.
I310 Multimedia Arts and Technology (3 cr.)
P: INFO I308. The study of the evolution of media arts and underlying principles of communication. Application development paradigms in current practice.
I320 Distributed Systems and Collaborative Computing (3 cr.)
P: INFO I211. An introductory treatment of distributed systems and programming. Topics range from the distributed and object models of computation to advanced concepts, such as remote method invocations, object brokers, object services, open systems, and future trends for distributed information systems.
I391 Internship in Informatics Professional Practice (1-3 cr.)
P: Approval and completion of 100- and 200-level requirements in informatics. Students gain professional work experience in an industry or research organization setting, using skills and knowledge acquired in informatics course work. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
I400 Topics in Informatics (3 cr.)
P: At least junior standing or permission of instructor. Variable topic. Emphasis is on new developments and research in informatics. Can be repeated twice for credit when topics vary, subject to approval.
I400 Career Development for Informatics Majors (1 cr.)
The course develops skills and knowledge that enables students to successfully pursue a career search, both at the time of graduation and beyond. Topics include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies and resources, networking, and job search ethics.
I450/451 Design and Development of an Information System (3/3 cr.)
P: Senior standing and approval. System design and development present both technical and managerial problems with which students will be familiar from their undergraduate course work. This course puts these lessons into practice as students work in teams to develop an information system. Examples of course projects include design and development of a database for a business or academic application, preparation and presentation of an interactive media performance or exhibit, or design and implementation of a simulated environment (virtual reality).
I460/461 Senior Thesis (3/3 cr.)
P: Senior standing and approval. The senior student prepares and presents a thesis: a substantial, typically multichapter paper based on a well-planned research or scholarly project, as determined by the student and a sponsoring faculty member.
I491 Capstone Project Internship (3-6 cr.)
P: Approval and completion of all required core informatics courses. Students put their informatics education to practice through the development of a substantial project while working in a professional information technology environment. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
I499 Readings and Research in Informatics (1-3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor and completion of 100- and 200-level requirements in informatics. Independent readings and research related to a topic of special interest to the student. Written report required. Can be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
