Informatics is the study of the human side of technology and how it is used to solve human problems.
It's about the technical, psychological, and social aspects of information technology and the way people work with and use information. For example, through the study of informatics, you'll learn how to design and implement databases and Web sites that are easier for people to use. You'll also be able to help compaines make informed choices about how to integrate new technologies within the workplace with an eye to social and human implications. Through your study of informatics you'll be prepared to deal with the complex challenges of life in the 21st century. Informatics can be found anywhere people are using technology to manipulate digital information - virtually everywhere.