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Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics
New Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics Indiana University Southeast students will be able to pursue a bachelor of science degree in informatics beginning with the Fall 2006 semester. The new degree is focused on understanding and interpreting information technology to solve problems in a wide range of fields. Read more about the new Informatics degree in the April 3, 2006 press release. The Informatics degree prepares students seeking a broad understanding of information technology, its social and psychological dimensions, and its application to other chosen disciplines. Watch this video to learn more about the Informatics degree program.
Informatics is:
Informatics encompasses the art, science and human dimensions of information technology (IT). People who are successful in informatics are often both right- and left-brained, able to comprehend the technical aspects of computer systems, and apply them in new and creative ways.
Informatics specialists study and develop new uses for information technology in all types of settings. People working in informatics find themselves working in a variety of fields, including telecommunications, banking and finance, media, biology, chemistry, dentistry, medicine, entertainment, life sciences research, social studies, and many others.
In informatics, people typically apply their computer skills in a more practical, less theoretical manner than other IT professionals. They are generally more research-oriented and less technical, focusing more on how the technology will be used and the people who will use it.
