Bachelor of Science in Informatics
The BS degree program in INF prepares students for graduate study or a career in a variety of professional settings where numerous job opportunities exist. INF is an emerging and cutting-edge discipline open to in-coming freshman as well as transfer students from other fields of study. The degree plan provides students with a well-rounded education that includes a general core of courses in Bible, humanities, social and natural sciences, and computer science. The program equips the student with the knowledge to:
1. Understand the strategies in information design to make information effective, efficient and aesthetic;
2. Maintain awareness of information-related policies and procedures;
3. Appreciate the history and evolution of Informatics as an academic discipline;
4. Be proficient in discussing and implementing the theories and philosophies surrounding information science and informatics;
5. Pursue careers as Webmasters, Database Designers, Information Architects, or Information Usability Specialists;
6. Effectively analyze information-related technologies and develop oral and written technical reports communicating results of the analysis;
7. Recognize the technical and social constraints on information;
8. Seek advanced studies in information-related fields without further preparation
Recipients of the BS degree will also be encouraged and assisted in obtaining internships and cooperative educational opportunities to gain valuable work experience and develop an employable resume prior to graduation. Seminar and project courses will be offered to permit students an opportunity to study informatics-related topics of particular interest.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Informatics
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Core Curriculum |
64/70 |
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Christian Literacy (18-24 hours) |
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Lower Level Courses |
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BI 1211/1311 Life of Christ |
2/3 |
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BI 1214/1314 Book of Acts |
2/3 |
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BI 2202/2302 Pentateuch |
2/3 |
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BI Elective (2/3 hours) |
2/3 |
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Upper Division Bible Requirements |
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BI 3311 Marriage and Family |
3 |
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BI 4311 Christian Cultural Heritage |
3 |
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Bible Elective (2/3 hours) |
2/3 |
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Bible Elective (2/3 hours) |
2/3 |
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Cultural Heritage Literacy (12 hours) |
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HU 1310 Western Cultural Heritage I |
3 |
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HU 1320 Western Cultural Heritage II |
3 |
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HU 2310 Western Cultural Heritage III |
3 |
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HU 2320 American Cultural Heritage |
3 |
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Mathematical and Scientific Literacy [10 hours] |
(10) |
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Mathematics Requirement |
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MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher |
3 |
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Physical Science Requirement—one course from Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics. |
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Natural Science Requirement—one course from Biology |
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Scientific Laboratory Requirement—one scientific laboratory companion course for either the course taken for the Physical Science requirement or the Natural Science requirement. |
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Information and Communication Literacy [15 hours] |
(15) |
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Composition and Literature |
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EH 1301 English Composition I |
3 |
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EH 1302 English Composition II |
3 |
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EH 2301 or EH 2303 or EH 2304 |
3 |
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Communication |
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EH 1303 Speech Communication |
3 |
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Technology INF 1300 Information Research and Strategies |
3 |
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Personal and Social Literacy [10 hours] |
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Personal |
(10) |
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PE 1300 Lifetime Fitness |
3 |
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FE 1100 Freshman Experience |
1 |
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PE Activity Two one-hour activity courses FASL 1090 Service-learning Course I FASL 2090 Service-learning Course II FASL 3090 Service-learning Course III FASL 4190 Service-learning Course IV |
2 0 0 0 1 |
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Social Science (one course form the following list) |
3 |
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PY 1310 Introduction to Psychology |
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CJ 1300 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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COU 2320 Introduction to Counseling |
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SY 2328 Introduction to Sociology |
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PS 2308 Introduction to American Constitutional Government |
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BA 2303 Macroeconomics |
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Professional Literacy |
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Major Field Requirements |
66 |
| INF Requirements 48 |
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| INF 1320 Information Design |
3 |
| INF 1325 Information Design & Evaluation |
3 |
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INF 2300 Intellectual Foundations in Informatics |
3 |
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INF 2315 Informatics, Ethics and Society |
3 |
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INF 2340 Web Page Usability |
3 |
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INF 3307 Research Methods in Informatics |
3 |
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INF 3311 Information Policy |
3 |
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INF 3320 Foundations of Information Organization |
3 |
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INF 3330 Information Behavior |
3 |
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INF 3340 Information Admin and Gov |
3 |
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INF 3350 Database Systems for Informatics |
3 |
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INF 4310 Evaluation of Information Systems |
3 |
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INF 4320 Information Sources by Discipline |
3 |
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INF 4365 Project Management for Informatics |
3 |
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INF 4380 Internship/Project in Informatics |
3 |
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INF 4390 Seminar in Informatics |
3 |
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Computer Science Department Requirements 12 |
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CSIS 2301 Intro to Comp & Science Info |
3 |
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CSIS 2305 Intro to Computer Programming CSIS 2376 Intro to Visual Programming 3 CS 3386 Visual Programming 3 Department Requirement EH 3315 Technical Writing 3 Elective 3 |
3 |
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Total Semester Hours for B.S. in Informatics |
130/136 |
46-48 hours of upper level credits are required for graduation. This number decreases by one hour for each upper level BI course taken for 2-hour credit.
Students enrolled in the Great Books Honors College who have completed GB I-IV may fulfill their contract obligation by selecting any two upper level courses within their major area with agreement from select professor(s) and the honors college. Please consult the Great Books section of the catalog for complete details.