INFM Outcomes Mapped to ULGs
University Learning Goals
Mapping of MS in Informatics Program Learning Outcomes (Core Competencies)
MS in Informatics Core Competencies listed for each University Learning Goal are
associated with at least one required course within the grid below. There may be
additional courses that address each competency.
| University Learning Goals | MS in Informatics Program Learning Outcomes (Core Competencies) |
Supporting Courses | Information Courses Mapped to SLOs and Program Learning Outcomes (Core Competencies) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJSU Mission | Informatics Core Competencies | Informatics Course Descriptions | Informatics Core Map |
| Specialized Knowledge | |||
| Depth of knowledge required for a degree, as appropriate to the discipline. | A-F | INFM 211 | INFM 211 required of all students. |
| Broad Integrative Knowledge | |||
| Mastery in each step of an investigative, creative or practical project (e.g. brainstorming, planning, formulating hypotheses or complex questions, designing, creating, completing, and communicating), with integration and/or across disciplines. | A, D and F |
A – INFM 200, 201, 202, 204, 205, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 D – INFM 200, 201, 204, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 F – INFM 200, 203, 206, 207, 211 |
INFM 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211 required of all students. Informatics students will also select three of the following courses: INFM 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 |
| Intellectual Skills | |||
| Fluency with specific theories, assumptions, foundational knowledge, analytical and interpretive protocols, tools and technologies appropriate to the discipline or field of study. Skills necessary for mastery of a discipline at a level appropriate to the degree and leading to lifelong learning, including critical and creative thinking and practice, effective communication, thorough and ethical information gathering and processing, competence with quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies, and productive engagement in collaborative activities. |
A, B, C and E |
A – INFM 200, 201, 202, 204, 205, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 B – INFM 200, 206, 207, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 C – INFM 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 E – INFM 201, 204, 205 |
INFM 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211 required of all students. Informatics students will also select three of the following courses: INFM 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 |
| Applied Knowledge | |||
| An ability to apply theory, practice and problem solving to new materials, settings and problems. | A, B, C, and F |
A – INFM 200, 201, 202, 204, 205, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 B – INFM 200, 206, 207, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 C – INFM 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 F – INFM 200, 203, 206, 207, 211 |
INFM 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211 required of all students. Informatics students will also select three of the following courses: INFM 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 |
| Social and Global Responsibilities | |||
| An ability to consider the purpose and function of one’s degree program training within various local and/or global social contexts and to act intentionally, conscientiously and ethically with attention to diversity and inclusion. | A, C and F |
A – INFM 200, 201, 202, 204, 205, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 C – INFM 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 F – INFM 200, 203, 206, 207, 211 |
INFM 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211 required of all students. Informatics students will also select three of the following courses: INFM 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 |