Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 60 courses 21 total credits
In the certificate program in informatics, you learn to use computer technology to gather, synthesize, store, visualize and interpret information. These skills are critical to a wide variety of disciplines. You gain an understanding of the capabilities and technologies of informatics as applied to domain-specific problems in your field of study. When you complete the certificate, you are able to understand and use methods for the basic computational principles behind the operation of communication, networking and interaction; decision-making and problem-solving; modeling, inference and visualization; representing, creating and running routine activities; and storing, indexing and retrieving information.
| Total Credits | 21 credits |
Program Requirements
This certificate requires 21 credit hours of coursework, of which at least 12 must be upper division. Students complete 15 credit hours of required courses and select six credit hours of elective coursework. All courses must be passed with a "C" or better. At least 12 credit hours must be completed in residency at ASU.
Informatics Certificate Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPI 101 | Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| CPI 200 | Mathematical Foundations of Informatics | 3 |
| CPI 220 | Applied Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSE 310 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CPI 350 | Evaluation of Informatics Systems | 3 |
| IEE 380 | Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| STP 420 | Introductory Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Total Informatics Certificate Requirements | 15 credits | |
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Informatics Certificate Requirements
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