Information Science
Bachelor of Arts, College of Arts and Sciences
Students in other colleges should check www.infosci.cornell.edu/academics/undergraduate.
Application for major declaration: Instructions
1) Read and familiarize yourself with the Undergraduate Web Site:
www.infosci.cornell.edu/academics/degrees/ba-college-arts-sciences
We expect ALL IS majors to keep current on matters affecting the major.
2) Fill out the attached degree checklist and background information form. Degree checklists should
include past, current and future courses to the best of your knowledge. A sample checklist is included in
this packet.
3) Print an unofficial transcript from Student Center and highlight the courses that you’ve taken so far
in Information Science.
4) Bring your degree checklist, background information form and unofficial transcript to 110H Gates Hall.
You will be notified via email whether or not you have been accepted to the major. If accepted, you will
be assigned a faculty advisor and their contact information will be sent to you.
When you are assigned an advisor, please schedule an appointment promptly and be
prepared to discuss your academic and career plans. Please arrange all meetings with your
advisor in advance via email.
Criteria for admission to the major
1) Completion of four core courses, one in each of the four core areas: Math and Statistics, HumanCentered Systems, Information Systems, and Social Systems. Courses must be taken for a letter grade.
2) A grade of C or better in each of the completed core courses with an overall average for these courses of
2.5 or better. All qualifying courses must be taken at Cornell.
Courses used in the major declaration GPA computations may be repeated if the original
course grade was below a C. The most recent grade will be used for all repeated courses.
You are expected to read and consult the IS website on a regular basis for updates
and information about the major. You will find answers to almost all of your questions
about the major in the website. Should you require further assistance, please visit us
in 110H Gates or email us at major@infosci.cornell.edu.
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This document is intended to be a worksheet for students and advisors. It is not a transcript and is subject to change.
IS CHECKLIST (ARTS) Updated:
Name: Your Name Here
Email: netID@cornell.edu
Advisor: Current Advisor
Gender: male or female
ID: 1111111
Term
F12
S13
Degree Date (expected):
GPA Term GPA Term GPA Term GPA
3.5
3.6
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Course
ENGL 1105
ENGL1111
INFO 2921
FREN 1230
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Physical & Biological Science
Physical & Biological Science
Cr Sem Gr
Advising Notes
3 F12 A- Freshman Writing Seminars
Two courses
3 S13 B+
3 S13
A Humanities and Social Sciences
5 courses (3+ credits) from 4 of 5 rubrics: Cultural
4 F12
B Analysis (CA), Historical Analysis (HA) Knowledge,
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics and Introductory Courses
Course
Cr
Sem Gr
Advising Notes
4
MATH 1110
Calculus
4
S13 B+ Linear Algebra
MATH 2210 or 2310
3
INFO 2950 or CS 2800
Mathematical Methods for Information Science
4
F12 B+ Statistics*
MATH 1710 or equiv.
3
F12
A Intro to Prog & Design for Web
INFO 1300
Information Science Core
COGST 1101
3
Cognitive Science
3
INFO 2450
Communication and Technology
INFO 2300
3
Intermediate Design & Programming for the Web
3
CS 2110
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures
INFO 2040
4
Networks
3
INFO 2921 or equiv.
S13
A Social Systems Core*
Information Science Depth
SAMPLE
Cognition, & Moral Reasoning (KCM) Literature & the
Arts (LA), Social & Behavioral Analysis (SBA) (see
Courses of Study)
Physical & Biological Sciences
Two Courses
Foreign Language Requirement Either:
(a) passing a 3-credit foreign language course at 200+
level or (b) passing 11 credits in a single foreign
language.
Free Electives
Four or five courses (at least 15 credits) not used to
fulfill other requirements (except breadth) and not in
the major.
Primary Track Course
Primary Track
Primary Track Course
Information Systems, Human-Centered Systems or
Social Systems
Primary Track Course
Geographical Breadth (@)
Historical Breadth (#)
EXTRA COURSES
Primary Track Course
Secondary Track Course
Secondary Track
Secondary Track Course
Information Systems, Human-Centered Systems or
Social Systems
Secondary Track Course
PE courses needed to graduate:
2
This document is intended to be a worksheet for students and advisors. It is not a transcript and is subject to change.
IS CHECKLIST (ARTS) Updated:
Term
Name:
Email:
Advisor:
GPA
Degree Date (expected):
Term GPA Term GPA Term GPA
Gender:
ID:
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Course
Freshman Writing Seminar
Freshman Writing Seminar
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Cr Sem Gr
3
3
Advising Notes
Foreign Language Requirement Either:
(a) passing a 3-credit foreign language course at 200+
level or (b) passing 11 credits in a single foreign
language.
Free Electives
INFO 2921 or equiv
Freshman Writing Seminars
Two courses
Humanities and Social Sciences
5 courses (3+ credits) from 4 of 5 rubrics: Cultural
Analysis (CA), Historical Analysis (HA) Knowledge,
Cognition, & Moral Reasoning (KCM) Literature & the
Arts (LA), Social & Behavioral Analysis (SBA) (see
Courses of Study)
Liberal Studies
Physical & Biological Science
Physical & Biological Science
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics and Introductory Courses
Course
Cr
Sem Gr
Advising Notes
MATH 1110
Calculus
4
4
Linear Algebra
MATH 2210 or 2310
Mathematical Methods for Information Science
INFO 2950 or CS 2800
3
MATH 1710 or equiv.
Statistics*
4
INFO 1300
3
Intro to Prog & Design for Web
Information Science Core
COGST 1101
3
Cognitive Science
INFO 2450
3
Communication and Technology
INFO 2300
3
Intermediate Design & Programming for the Web
CS 2110
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures
3
4
Networks
INFO 2040
Physical & Biological Sciences
Two Courses
Four or five courses (at least 15 credits) not used to
fulfill other requirements (except breadth) and not in
the major.
Social Systems Core*
Information Science Depth
Primary Track Course
Primary Track
Primary Track Course
Information Systems, Human-Centered Systems or Social
Systems
Primary Track Course
Geographical Breadth (@)
Historical Breadth (#)
EXTRA COURSES
Primary Track Course
Secondary Track Course
Secondary Track
Secondary Track Course
Information Systems, Human-Centered Systems or Social
Systems
Secondary Track Course
PE courses needed to graduate:
2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FORM
Name:
Expected Graduation Date: (mon. &yr.)
Citizenship Status:
USA
Permanent Mailing Address:
Other:
(if other, please indicate)
Phone # (home):
Ethnicity:
Double Major:
Yes
No
Maybe
Other Major:
Intended Tracks: _________________________________
Intended track courses:__________________________________________________________________
Career Planning/Interests:
Graduate School Plans:
Research Interests/Activities:
Activities, Related Employment, Awards, Distinctions: