INFO-I 101: Introduction to Informatics
Problem solving with information technology; introductions to information representation, relational databases, system design, propositional logic, and cutting-edge technologies including CPU, operating systems, and networks.
Information Systems
Databases
System Design
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INFO-I 201: Mathematical Foundations
Introduction to analytical, abstract, and critical thinking; deductive reasoning; and logical/mathematical tools in information sciences. Topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction, sets, functions, relations, and graph theory.
Discrete Math
Logic
Graph Theory
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INFO-I 202: Social Informatics
Introduction to key social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Discusses current topics such as information ethics, relevant legal frameworks, popular and controversial uses of technology.
File Sharing
Digital Divides
Research Methodologies
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INFO-I 245: Interaction Design Thinking
Hands-on, project-driven course offering a creative approach to designing interactive systems. Activities include researching user behaviors, preferences, and needs, then producing sketches, models, and prototypes to explore solutions.
User Research
Prototyping
Design Thinking
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INFO-I 246: Use and Usability
Learning the foundations of user experience (UX), including human psychology, storytelling, and paradigms of human-computer interaction. Translating user and system research into actionable design insights and testing diverse solutions.
UX Design
HCI
User Testing
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INFO-I 300: Human-Computer Interaction
Assessing software usability through quantitative and qualitative methods, including task analysis, usability studies, heuristic inspections, interviews, surveys, and focus groups. Designing and testing user interfaces using human-centered methodology.
HCI
Usability Testing
Interface Design
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INFO-I 308: Information Representation
Exploring the structure of information representation in digital systems, from low-level computer representations to formal design and query languages through Entity Relationship Modeling, the Relational Model, XML, and XHTML.
Data Modeling
SQL
XML
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INFO-I 345: Interaction Design Research
Learning the basics of user experience (UX), including theories of experience, UX data collection, and analysis methods. Translating research results into design through journey maps, personas, scenarios, and design concepts.
UX Research
Data Analysis
Design Concepts
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