Bachelor Study in Computer Science

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The bachelor study Computer Science at the Johannes Kepler University Linz is based on principles, methods and applications and offers a broad basic competence in computer science (see Bachelor curriculum). On the one hand, it lays the foundations on which later master studies can build; on the other hand, it offers a professional education by enabling students to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems and to acquire new knowledge in a process of life-long learning. The courses of this study cover all major aspects of computer science and teach students how to apply this knowledge to practical problems. In general, graduates acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Basics: Basic formal skills that are essential for any engineering discipline. However, the contents of the formal classes are adapted to the special requirements of computer science.
• Computer science: Profound knowledge in the core areas of computer science (hardware, software, IT systems, applications) as well as a consolidation in selected current topics.
• Problem solving skills: Essential working methods in engineering and science, especially for problem analysis, for requirements specification, for the design of comprehensive solutions, and for their im-plementation in teams.
• Application orientation: Awareness of common computer science methods and tools in industry, basic familiarity with selected application areas, as well as the ability to put computer science solutions to work.
• Continuing education: Readiness and ability for life-long learning, especially the capability of autono-mous training in new methods and tools of computer science.
• Internationality: Solid mastery of English (colloquial and technical) for communication with international partners.
• Critical thinking: Critical and responsible use of computer science methods with respect to ethics, gender problems and society.
• Social skills: Ability to work in teams, readiness to cooperate, management skills as well as the ability to present and moderate.

General structure

The bachelor study has a total of 120 teaching hours per week (180 ECTS). Most courses are given in German although there is a growing number of courses that are taught in English. The bachelor study consists of the following modules:

Duration and degree

The bachelor study takes 6 semesters and finishes with the academic degree Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Pre-registration

Since winter semester 2011/12 all persons who intend to enrol into a bachelor study at JKU have to pre-register until August 31 (for a start in the winter semester) or until January 31 (for a start in the summer semester) under https://voranmeldung.jku.at.

Recommended course of study

The following table shows the recommended sequence of courses for the individual semesters: