Relevant Information Science and Technology Courses

Note: Course descriptions can be found in LionPATH.

  • IST 521: Human-Computer Interaction: The User and Technology. Users, models of users, developing the models, technology for creating interfaces; examples of good research and implications for Human-Computer Interface (HCI) design.
  • IST 522: Models and Theories of Human-Computer Interaction. This course covers the theoretical foundations of human-computer interaction that prepares students in planning and conducting research in HCI.
  • IST 597C: Introduction to Medical Informatics. This course covers a broad range of topics including healthcare organizations, database and other medical technologies, socio-technical issues in medical informatics, modeling and design of medical information systems, and standards. This course also discusses the latest research opportunities and challenges in medical informatics.
 
 

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Home of the first established industrial engineering program in the world, the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) at Penn State has made a name for itself in the engineering industry through its storied tradition of unparalleled excellence and innovation in research, education, and outreach.

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The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

310 Leonhard Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802-4400

Phone: 814-865-7601

FAX: 814-863-4745