Information Science
Overview
Information Science refers to the study of computer-based information systems, problem-solving techniques, and the application of these to a wide range of commercial, scientific and industrial settings. Topics include the study of specific programming languages and environments, database design and implementation, information system development, human-computer interaction, distributed systems and the application of fuzzy systems, neural networks and spatial systems. Management issues relating to the development and operation of information systems are also studied.
Also see the subject entries for Computer Science, and Computer and Information Science.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom(Hons))
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Business (MBus)
- Master of Commerce (MCom)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Papers
See the full list of Information Science (INFO) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Information Science
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
18 18 |
|
| 200-level |
18 18 18 18 |
|
| 300-level |
One further 300-level INFO paper or SENG 301 or TELE 303 |
18 18 18 18 |
| Plus |
180 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts |
180 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Information Science
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage |
18 100-level FINQ, MATH or STAT points 72 further points |
18 18 18 72 |
| 2nd stage |
54 further points at 200-level or above |
18 18 18 18 54 |
| 3rd stage |
Three further papers from 300-level INFO, SENG 301, TELE 303 18 further points at 200-level or above |
18 18 18 54 18 |
| 4th stage |
Three further 400-level INFO papers |
36 108 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Information Science
| Papers |
|---|
| 144 400-level INFO points |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Information Science
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
18 18 |
|
| 200-level |
18 18 18 18 |
|
| 300-level |
One further 300-level INFO paper or SENG 301 or TELE 303 |
18 18 18 18 |
| Plus |
180 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science |
180 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Information Science
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage |
18 100-level FINQ, MATH or STAT points 72 further points |
18 18 18 72 |
| 2nd stage |
54 further points at 200-level or above |
18 18 18 18 54 |
| 3rd stage |
Three further papers from 300-level INFO, SENG 301, TELE 303 18 further points at 200-level or above |
18 18 18 54 18 |
| 4th stage |
Three further 400-level INFO papers |
36 108 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Information Science
| Papers |
|---|
| 144 400-level INFO points |
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Science
| Papers |
|---|
|
INFO 412 or INFO 480, and 400-level INFO papers worth at least 108 points. INFO 5 (thesis) |
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) majoring in Information Science
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
BSNS 102, BSNS 103, BSNS 104, BSNS 105, BSNS 107, BSNS 108 must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers |
18 18 108 |
| 200-level |
18 18 18 18 |
|
| 300-level |
One further 300-level INFO paper or SENG 301 or TELE 303 |
18 18 18 18 |
| Plus |
72 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. May be taken from outside Commerce |
72 |
|
Every BCom programme must include BSNS 102-108. 100-level BSNS papers need not all be taken in the first year of study; all 100-level BSNS papers must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 102 as a required paper or as part of the major subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: (a) the paper has been passed before the student has enrolled for a BCom degree; or (b) a student is enrolling for both a BCom and another degree for which STAT 110 or STAT 115 is more appropriate. |
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| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom(Hons)) in Information Science
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage |
54 further points BSNS 103, BSNS 104, BSNS 105, BSNS 107, BSNS 108 must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers |
18 18 18 54 |
| 2nd stage |
54 further points including at least 18 at 200-level |
18 18 18 18 54 |
| 3rd stage |
Three further papers from 300-level INFO, SENG 301, TELE 303 18 further points at 200-level or above |
18 18 18 54 18 |
| 4th stage |
Three further 400-level INFO papers |
36 108 |
|
Every BCom(Hons) programme must include BSNS 102-108. 100-level BSNS papers need not all be taken in the first year of study; all 100-level BSNS papers must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 102 as a required paper or as part of the subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: (a) the paper has been passed before the student has enrolled for a BCom(Hons) degree; or (b) a student is enrolling for both a BCom(Hons) and another degree for which STAT 110 or STAT 115 is more appropriate. |
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom) in Information Science
| Papers |
|---|
| 144 400-level INFO points |
Master of Business (MBus) in Information Science
Note: The structure of this degree (all subjects) is under review.
| Papers |
|---|
|
INFO 590, INFO 591, and 144 points from INFO 401, INFO 402, INFO 403, INFO 404, INFO 405, INFO 406, INFO 410, INFO 411 or other approved papers |
Minor Subject Requirements
Information Science as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 | |
| 200-level | Two 200-level INFO papers (excluding INFO 231 and INFO 232) | 36 |
| 300-level | One 300-level INFO paper or SENG 301 or TELE 303 | 18 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email us at infoscience@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/informationscience
