BA/BS in Informatics

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The main aim of the Programme is to prepare higher qualification Informatics specialists that meet the requirements of the modern knowledge-based and information-based economy. Bachelor in Informatics (Computer Science) has: a grasp of the essential principles and theoretical background of computer science, the ability to apply analytical, modeling and numerical techniques to problem formulation and solving in the field of informatics and information technologies, an understanding of the software systems and services life cycle processes, and a range of transferable skills including communication, project management and team work. Learning outcomes: Deep knowledge and understanding of mathematics and theoretical informatics (computer science), understanding of the scope of modern achievements of information and communication technologies and their limitations. Deep knowledge of software engineering and modern integrated computer systems life cycle processes, comprehensive awareness of methods of their implementation, and understanding and interpretation of a wider spectrum of informatics discipline, including such emergent areas as computational science and intelligence. Knowledge of the fields of the humanities and social sciences, understanding of management and interdisciplinary issues of informatics, including project and quality management, necessary for the achievement of one‘s professional aims and for the development of erudition and broad world outlook. Comprehensive awareness of information systems and software engineering processes, deep understanding of software life cycle models, requirement analysis; architectural and component design, programming and implementation, testing, maintenance, improvement and quality assurance procedures and standards, as well as fresh ability to apply them. Ability to plan and carry out information retrieval, storage, processing, visualization and interpretation processes, modeling and design of human computer interaction, investigation skills and ability to effectively participate in the analytical, modeling and experimental research and draw conclusions. Ability to integrate knowledge, to select and apply appropriate informatics methods, tools, programming languages and modern programming environments, while developing integrated intelligent systems and solving complex problems in traditional and new application areas and projects. Ability to holistically assess existing and emerging systems, to apply professional judgment, balancing the costs, profits, quality, safety and security, reliability, usability, appearance and environmental impact. Ability to critically evaluate the suitability of applied informatics methods and technologies to the problem in question, ability to take independent decisions, provide operational strategies that are based on the acquired knowledge of informatics, artificial intelligence and software engineering. Ability and skills to work independently and efficiently in their professional field, ability to clearly and convincingly convey the results of the work to professionals and other persons, dealing with professional challenges and adjacent areas’ tasks. Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team, that may be composed of different field, expertise and nationality of people, collaboration abilities and skills to communicate the requirements of the client in the specification, designing and implementation of smart computer systems and software. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures Workshops Laboratory Seminars Individual counselling Case studies Practice Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Exam Colloquium Control work Laboratory work report and the defence Practice report Final work Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Operating systems Object programming Webpage design Web technologies and programming Computer electronics Computer architecture Computer graphics Data structures and algorithms Discrete mathematics and algorithms theory Computer hardware systems Computer networks and information security Databases Numerical methods and mathematical modeling Software systems engineering Professional practices Final Practice Bachelor's final thesis Specialisations: Smart systems development, Software development, Optional courses: Development of distributed systems (Java) Software testing, management and configuration maintenance Programming. NET Open source electronics prototyping platforms Modelling of automatic control systems Real-time operating systems Robotics and mechatronics Cryptology Distinctive features of a study programme: More than fifteen years experience of computer science study program implementation, students have ability to choose one of the following specializations: applications systems, intelligent systems. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Programme outcomes ensure the preparation of the Informatics Bachelors can work as Computer specialists, which including programmers, database and GIS specialists and administrators, computer systems and computing specialists, analysts and designers, software engineers, information technology engineers, network administrators and engineers, etc. Access to further study: Access to the postgraduate studies at a higher education institution established in accordance with the procedure.