Current version - Indiana University South Bend

IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4347
computation to advanced concepts,
such as remote method invocations,
object brokers, object services, open
systems, and future trends for distributed
information systems.
INFO-I 400 topics in informatics (1-3 cr.)
P: At least junior standing or permission
of instructor. Variable topics course.
Emphasis is on new developments and
research in informatics. Can be repeated
twice for credit when topics vary, subject
to approval of the informatics director.
INFO-I 420 internship in informatics
professional practice (3-6 cr.)
P: Approval of informatics director
and completion of 100- and 200-level
requirements in informatics. Students
gain professional work experience in an
industry or research organization setting,
using skills and knowledge acquired in
informatics course work.
INFO-I 450 design and development of an
INFORMATION system (3 cr.)
P: INFO-I 308. System design and
development present both technical and
managerial problems with which students
are familiar from their undergraduate
course work. Examples of course projects
include design and development of a
database for a business or academic
application, preparation and presentation of
an interactive media performance or exhibit,
or design and implementation of a simulated
environment (virtual reality). Credit not
given for both INFO-I 450 and CSCI-C 308.
INFO-I 451 design and development of an
INFORMATION system (3 cr.)
P: INFO-I 450. System design and
development presents both technical and
managerial problems with which students
are familiar from their undergraduate
course work. Examples of course projects
include design and development of a
database for a business or academic
application, preparation and presentation of
an interactive media performance or exhibit,
or design and implementation of a simulated
environment (virtual reality). Credit not
given for both INFO-I 451 and CSCI-C 442.
INFO-I 460 senior thesis (3 cr.)
P: Senior standing and approval of
the informatics director. The senior
student prepares and presents a thesis:
a substantial, typically multi-chapter
paper based on a well-planned research
or scholarly project, as determined by the
student and a sponsoring faculty member.
INFO-I 461 senior thesis (3 cr.)
P: Senior standing and approval of
the informatics director. The senior
student prepares and presents a thesis:
a substantial, typically multi-chapter
paper based on a well-planned research
or scholarly project, as determined by the
student and a sponsoring faculty member.
INFO-I 499 readings and research in
INFORMATICS (1-3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor and completion
of 100- and 200-level requirements in
informatics. Independent readings and
research related to a topic of special
interest to the student. Written report
required.
INTL: International Studies
INTL-I 490
JOUR: Journalism
JOUR-C 200
JOUR-J 200
JOUR-J 210
JOUR-J 290
international studies capstone
seminar (3 cr.)
Interdisciplinary seminar dealing
with major issues and problems of the
contemporary global situation.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
(3 cr.)
Introduction to mass communications
including newspapers, radio, television,
magazines, books, and films. Designed
for students who intend to enter one of
these fields and for those who want a
broad overview.
Reporting, Writing, and Editing I (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 or its equivalent. Working
seminar stressing principles of writing for
mass media. Emphasis on development
of story ideas, information gathering,
organization, and effective presentation
of material for various news media, print
and electronic.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.)
Theories of visual communication,
including human perception, color, and
basic principles of design. Application
of learned theories to various mediums,
including graphic design, photography,
television, and movies.
INTERNSHIP IN JOURNALISM (1-3 cr.)
Available for work on Preface only—see
advisor.