informatics certificate
The School of Computing and Informatics is now offering an Informatics certificate. Informatics is defined as the study of the ways in which computer technology can be used to gather, synthesize, store, visualize and interpret information. These skills are critical to a broad range of disciplines. This certificate is available to students in non-computing majors and will provide them with an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of Informatics as it applies to domain specific problems in their field of study. The certificate can also be used as one of the areas of concentration for the BIS degree.
Students completing this certificate will be able to use methods for and understand the basic computational principles behind the operation of:
- Storing, indexing, and retrieving information
- Representing, creating, and running routine activities
- Modeling, inference, and visualization
- Decision-making and problem solving
- Communication, networking, and interaction
Students will also be able to:
- Leverage computational tools to solve domain specific problems
- Understand ethical and social issues involving informatics
Required Courses
(All students must take the following courses)
CPI 101: Introduction to Informatics (3) (CS)
CPI 200: Mathematical Foundations of Informatics (3) (MA)
CPI 310: Information and Data Management (3)
CPI 360: Informatics and Decision Making (3)
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (3) *
*Please consult an SCI advisor about alternate statistics courses
Elective Courses
(Students can select two from the following list*)
ART 345 3D Visualization and Rapid Prototyping (3)
BIO 355 Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology (3)
CPI 400: Scientific Computing and Visualization (3)
CPI 420: Technology and Society (3)
CPI 430: Social Simulation (3)
ENG 374 Technical Editing (3)
GPH 370 Geographic Information Technologies (3)
*Certain departments may offer courses which could satisfy this elective requirement. Please consult with an SCI advisor for approvals.
Informatics Certificate checksheet (Word doc)
More Information
For more information on the Informatics certificate, students can make an appointment with an advisor by calling the SCI Advising Center at 480-965-3199 or sending an email to sci.advising@asu.edu.