Bachelor Of Infromation Courses

This course explores how cultural media represents information and the role of imagination in it. It covers the history of information from its origins to the present day, examining various pieces of publications, movies, and art. As part of the course, we worked on a project where we presented fictional prototypes in Iron Man (2008) movie. We also presented on AI utopias and dystopias, specifically analyzing the movie Her (2013) and its representation of gender, development throughout the movie and relationships.

This course covers the fundamentals of computational thinking and reasoning through the analysis of algorithms, computer logic, and various programming languages like CSS, HTML and JavaScript. We learned about object-oriented programming, sorting methods, and other programming constructs. Through different assignments and tutorial exercises, we were able to grasp the concepts of programming in flowcharts, binary language, HTML, CSS, and JS. We also used our understanding of the computer from the INF351 course which helped us to complete these assignments. Even though, the coding language in INF351 was C++ but understanding the logic was helpful. 

This course focuses on exploring the various information practices and cultures that exist within organizations. The topics covered include records management and the social contexts involved in these processes. During the course, I worked on different projects, such as examining the information practices of the YMCA website and conducting a field study of the records managed by a student services administrator in the grades-management process at the UofT. I developed my interviewing skills and gained a better understanding of the organization. Additionally, I practiced my presentation skills in my other courses, which I found to be very useful for my interview and overall confidence.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the history and functioning of computers, and we put it into practice with Arduinos. The course covers the building process of computers, their components, and underlying logical principles. Additionally, it provides hands-on experience in building computers from scratch using Arduino kits and C++ programming language. During the course, I collaborated with my peers on various projects, such as designing a coin-counting computer, a student-don communication machine, and a long-distance rock-paper-scissors game. We utilized the course concepts learned from INF352 to design and present these projects. This included creating personas and scenarios to demonstrate the users' pain points and how we solved them.

This course focuses on the user experience design and processes of human-centred design. I learned how to develop a concept from scratch and what principles I should follow to design a good user-centred product. Throughout the course, we explore different design theories and principles as well as engage in studio work. We learn various research, prototyping techniques and tools. I worked on a Wayfinding app called WayWise with a group of three other students. Our app helps St. George campus students navigate the confusing interior of UofT buildings.

This course is designed to help students transition from classroom learning to a workplace setting, which we will do through our Bachelor of Information Practicum. Throughout the course, we covered various topics such as ethics, unions, and different industries that a BI student can work in. As part of the course requirements, I completed an ethics analysis individually and as a group project we researched librarian and archivist jobs and industry. I chose to research public libraries because I had no prior knowledge about this field and wanted to learn more. We evaluated the benefits and pain points of this industry.