Introduces the fundamental properties of information, technologies, and people within an increasingly complex infrastructure and social system. Offers students an opportunity to learn theoretical foundations and applications of informatics and to explore technical and social issues—including policy choices, ethical issues, and legal obligations—with IT applications and solutions in various specific settings, such as business, education, healthcare, and government. Offers students a broad perspective and understanding of informatics as both a scientific field as well as a highly applied discipline in specific contexts that may help direct them to future career concentrations.