IS 410 - Principles of Informatics (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: IS 200 (or BUS 325 and CIS 101 )
Informatics places the study of information systems into a human context. Information systems professionals need to understand human behavior as it shapes, and is shaped by, a confluence of information made available through technology. Key ethical and legal issues that arise in computer-driven environments, including the ownership, use, and sharing of electronic information; protection of the rights of information producers, providers, and users; protection of minors; protection of privacy; harassment; ADA compliance; and the role of government are discussed. Additionally, there is an examination of human attitudes toward, and usage of hardware and software in, the global environment. Students consider specific applications of the course content to their specialized fields of study (e.g., business information systems, health information systems, educational technologies, etc.).