Explore and achieve functional competencies in the use of specific analytical tools including spreadsheet software. Students will create, manipulate, and validate spreadsheet data, functions, and techniques to solve various problems. Statistical methods and interpretation will also be covered including graphic methods, measures of central tendency, probability sampling, and relative and index variables.
Information Science minors at Ozarks develop an understanding of how data are collected, organized, stored, analyzed, and presented to improve organizational decision-making. Students learn to critically analyze problems and develop appropriate methodologies and solutions. Along the way, our minors explore data visualization, descriptive statistics, and information systems. The knowledge gained in this discipline will qualify most students for careers as computer network architects, computer systems analysts, database administrators and architects, and information security analysts.
Degree Outcomes
In the tradition of a Liberal Arts education, our minors become better writers, thinkers, communicators, and problem solvers.
The Information Science minor offers a range of knowledge and skills that greatly enhance other majors, such as Business, Mathematics, and Health Science.
Students who graduate with a minor in Information Science also pursue graduate school.
Example Courses
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INS 1203: Introduction to Data Analytics
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INS 2103: Programming Fundamentals
Introduction to the process of creating and implementing typical solutions to problems requiring computer programming skills and understanding. The focus of this course will be to help the student understand the basic concepts of computer programming with an emphasis on data analysis using languages associated with the discipline. Prerequisite: MTH 1053 Introduction to Statistics I.
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INS 3203: Database Management Systems
Dive into the history and evolution of relational database management systems (RDBMS). Students learn techniques for data modeling, data retrieval using SQL, data warehousing, and database administration. Additional nonrelational databases and their appropriate use-case are discussed. Project work using a full-featured database is expected. Prerequisite: INS 11x3 Foundations of Information Technology, INS 21x3 Programming Fundamentals.
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