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Bachelor of Science Plan of Study

Degree requirements listed on this page apply to students entering the program on or after fall 2010. Requirements for students matriculating prior to fall 2010 can be found here.

Students in the Informatics program must successfully complete a minimum of 122 credit hours with a C- or better. Please note that some courses have prerequisites. Transfer students should consult a School of Informatics academic advisor regarding potential course exceptions and/or substitutions.

Students are responsible for completing the degree requirements listed here.  We encourage you to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration each semester.  We also advise reviewing the official IUPUI Bulletin prior to registration, paying careful attention to conditions concerning award of credit.

Core A (50 cr.)

  • INFO I100 First Year Experience (1 cr.)
  • INFO I101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.)
  • INFO I201 Mathematical Foundations of Informatics (4 cr.)
  • INFO I202 Social Informatics (3 cr.)
  • INFO I210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.)
  • INFO I211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.)
  • INFO I270 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction (3 cr.)
  • INFO I303 Organizational Informatics (3 cr.)
  • INFO I308 Information Representation (3 cr.)
  • INFO I3xx Research Inquiry (3 cr.)
  • INFO I402 Informatics Project Management (3 cr.)
  • INFO I421 Applications of Data Mining and Management (3 cr.)
  • INFO I453 Computer and Information Ethics (3 cr.)
  • INFO Y195 Directed Study I (1 cr.)
  • INFO Y295 Directed Study II (1 cr.)
  • INFO Y395 Career Development for Informatics Majors (1 cr.)
  • NEWM N221 Media Applications I (3 cr.)
  • NEWM N222 Media Applications II (3 cr.)

Core B (6 cr.)

Select two informatics courses at the 300 level or above.

Capstone Project (6 cr.)

Each course is two semesters in length (3 cr. Fall/3 cr. Spring).

Select one:

  • INFO I491 Capstone Project Internship (3/3 cr.) or
  • INFO I492/493 Senior Thesis (3/3 cr.) or
  • INFO I494/495 Design & Development of Information Systems (3/3 cr.)

Area of Specialization (15-21 cr.)

Select an area of specialization from our list of approved disciplines or choose any university-approved minor or certificate.

General Education Requirements (38-41 cr.)

Written Communication (3 cr.)

  • ENG W131 English Composition 1 (3 cr.)

Oral Communication (3 cr.)

  • COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 cr.)

Quantitative and Analytical Skills (6 cr.)

  • MATH M118, M119, 15300, 15400, 15900, 16300, or 16400 and
  • STAT 30100 or 35000

Natural, Mathematical or Computer Science (9 cr.)

  •  9 credit hours of natural, mathematical, or computer science courses.

Arts & Humanities (3 cr.)

  • AFRO A150 Afro-American Studies (3 cr.)
  • AMST A103 Topics in American Studies (3 cr.)
  • FILM C292 Introduction to Film (3 cr.)
  • ENG L105 Appreciation of Literature (3 cr.)
  • FLAC F200 World Cultures Through Literature (3 cr.)
  • HER H101 History of Art I (3 cr.)
  • HIST H105 American History I (3 cr.)
  • HIST H108 Perspectives on the World to 1800 (3 cr.)
  • HIST H217 The Nature of History (3 cr.)
  • PHIL P120 Ethics (3 cr.)
  • REL R173 American Religion (3 cr.)
  • REL R212 Comparative Religions (3 cr.)
  • MUS M174 Music for the Listener (3 cr.)
  • CLAS C205 Classical Mythology (3 cr.)
  • COMM T130 Introduction to Theatre (3 cr.)
  • ENG I115 Literature for Today (3 cr.)
  • FOLK F101 Folklore (3 cr.)
  • HER H100 Art Appreciation (3 cr.)
  • HER H102 History of Art II (3 cr.)
  • HIST H106 American History II (3 cr.)
  • HIST H113 History of Western Civilization I (3 cr.)
  • PHIL P110 Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr.)
  • REL R133 Introduction to Religion (3 cr.)
  • REL R180 Introduction to Christianity (3 cr.)
  • WOST W105 Women’s Studies (3 cr.)

Social Sciences (3 cr.)

  • AFRO A150 Afro-American Studies (3 cr.)
  • ANTH A104 Culture and Society (3 cr.)
  • COMM C180 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
  • ECON E101 Economics (3 cr.)
  • ENG G104 Language Awareness (3 cr.)
  • FOLK F101 Introduction to Folklore (3 cr.)
  • GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.)
  • GEOG G130 World Geography (3 cr.)
  • HIST H117 Introduction to Historical Analysis (3 cr.)
  • POLS Y101 Principles of Political Science (3 cr.)
  • POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
  • POLS Y213 Introduction to Public Policy (3 cr.)
  • POLS Y219 International Relations (3 cr.)
  • PSY B104 Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY B310 Life Span Development (3 cr.)
  • SOC R100 Sociology (3 cr.)
  • SOC R121 Social Problems (3 cr.)
  • WOST W105 Intro to Women’s Studies (3 cr.)

Comparative World Cultures (3 cr.)

  • ANTH A104 Culture and Society (3 cr.)
  • CLAS C205 Classical Mythology (3 cr.)
  • FLAC F200 World Cultures through Literature (3 cr.)
  • GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.)
  • HIST H108 Perspectives on the World to 1800 (3 cr.)
  • POLS Y217 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr.)
  • REL R133 Introduction to Religion (3 cr.)
  • REL R212 Comparative Religions (3 cr.)

General Electives (15-19 cr.)

Choose from other IUPUI courses. Not all IUPUI offerings count towards degree completion, so please consult with a School of Informatics academic advisor for exceptions.