Informatics: The Human Side of Information

Catalog description

Informatics as an area of study focusing on the human side of information. In this course, students will learn how and why to place people at the center of the information life cycle. This introductory course provides a foundation for Informatics by surveying the landscape of the field, covering topics that include digital literacies, databases and structured data, information ethics, social media, user experience and service design, and curiosity and mindfulness. Across these areas, students will examine the social impacts of information technologies through readings, small-group discussions, and hands-on activities based on real-world scenarios. Informatics is complementary with many majors.