The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 15 courses 120 total credits
The design of data, information, and technology systems needs to be rooted in the user experience along with consideration of the broader societal impacts of design. This Informatics major concentration will prepare students for a career in user experience, interaction design, human factors, and web and mobile app design. Students will learn the skills they need to design cutting-edge information technologies that will benefit users and society. The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Informatics Elective | credits |
| Hours chosen from: Informatics elective coursework | 3 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 301 | Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| I 310U | Introduction to User Experience Design | 3 |
Concentration
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 310C | Introduction to Cultural Heritage Informatics | 3 |
| I 310D | Introduction to Human-Centered Data Science | 3 |
| I 310J | Introduction to Social Justice Informatics | 3 |
| I 310M | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| I 310S | Introduction to Social Informatics | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 3 credits | |
Concentration
Hours chosen from: (advanced topics)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 320U | Topics in User Experience Design | 3 |
| I 379C | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Informatics (BSI)
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Informatics (BSI)
Hours chosen from: Additional science, technology, engineering, and math beyond the University's Core Curriculum
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 372 | Career Success in the Digital Organization | 3 |
| Total Degree-Bachelor of Science in Informatics (BSI) | 6 credits | |
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