Informatics 490
Design & Development of Interactive Systems

Informatics students' capstone projects for past years are available. Select a year from the navigation menu to find out more.

This is the breadth, range of projects, etc. . . In the capstone course, Informatics majors apply the techniques they have learned in prior course work to a significant project of their own definition. The project may be completed through group or individual effort. The design of the course follows the goals for the capstone experience:

• Student-defined Information Problem: In the capstone course students define the information problem for themselves.
• Student-defined Method(s) of Investigation: In the capstone course students determine what techniques to use for the information problem they identify.
• Synthesis of Human-Centered and Technical Strands: The informatics approach integrates human-centered and technical dimensions of information systems. While a specific capstone project might emphasize one dimension or the other, it is expected that both dimensions will be present to some extent.
• Make a Difference: Following the overarching mission of the Information School, the Informatics capstone project should make a positive difference for the community in which it is carried out -- be it a business, school, hospital, or other context.
• Passion!: The capstone project should be something the student feels passionate about.

A more detailed description is available in the Syllabus for the capstone course.