Informatics
Informatics refers to the study of information systems and technology from a human perspective. It is a sub-genre of information science, which is the study of information. It is often, though not exclusively, studied as a branch of computer science and information technology and is related to ontology and software engineering. Informatics is primarily concerned with the structure, creation, management, storage, retrieval, dissemination and transfer of information. Informatics also includes studying the application of information in organizations, on its usage and the interaction between people, organizations and information systems. Within informatics, attention has been given in recent years to human computer interaction (HCI), value sensitive design, iterative design processes and to the ways people generate, use and find information. Informatics focuses on understanding problems from the perspective of the stakeholders involved and then applying information (and other) technology as needed. In other words, it tackles the problem first rather than technology first.
Sample Occupations- Database developer
- Web designer/developer
- Technology solutions consultants
- Systems analyst
- Interface/interaction designer
- Information specialist
- Project manager
- Product developer
- Software consultant
- Usability analyst
