Sample classes

Gain the knowledge and experience you need

In the Informatics program, you'll learn the fundamentals of computers, databases, website building, and social networking. By the time you graduate, you'll have three years of experience working in project teams on real projects and increasingly challenging tasks.

Here are just a few of the classes you might take:

INFX 1606
Introduction to Website Creation

In this class, you’ll be introduced to key web concepts and skills for creating and maintaining websites – and you don’t need any formal computer training to take this class. Topics include an introduction to the Web, hypertext markup languages such as HTML, style sheets, client-side programming, multimedia foundations, dynamic content and website organization and maintenance.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites.

INFX 3630
Introduction to Software Engineering

In this class, you’ll look at the process of software development, from initial planning through to implementation and maintenance. A brief survey of available tools and techniques will be presented covering the topics of analysis, planning, estimating, project management, design, testing, and evaluation. In particular, you will spend time focusing on developing skills such as organization and planning, team participation and management, top-down design and structure charts, system and information flow diagrams, walk-throughs and peer review, and testing and quality control.

Prerequisites: CSCI 2110, CSCI 2132, or INFX 3600

INFX 1616
Applications of Computing

This class covers the professional aspects of the computing industry. The main themes are project management, software engineering and computer languages. It explores how technological advances impact the workplace for non-technical people. It also includes a module on proofreading and editing.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites.

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Promoting women in technology
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“It's a fact that women are a minority in computer science-related degrees,” explains Sara Maldonado, a Bachelor of Informatics student and president of the Women in Technology Society (WiTS). “I think this is because there are a lot of myths and stereotypes of people who go into computer science or have computer science degrees.” Find out how Sara is working to change all this.