Study programme code
IFIFB.DT
Study programme administrator
Andrus Rinde
MER study programme code
1605
School / college
DT - School of Digital Technologies
Study programme title in Est.
Informaatika
study programme title in Engl.
Computer Science
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Information and Communication Technologies
Study programme group
informatics and information technology
Study programme subgroup
Software and applications development and analysis
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education.
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Admission exam consists of:
State exam result in native or a foreign language.
Admission test and interview.
Degrees conferred
tehnikateaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- To create the prerequisite for learning basic concepts, theoretical bases, most important application domains and the general trends of informatics;
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- Support the formation of competence in software development, to work in software development teams in various roles, including ICT management and support services;
- Develop students' analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge and skills in solving practical tasks, the ability to use the professional literature and databases, and teamwork skills;
- Establish conditions for the application of ICT in various areas, as well as understanding risks associated with the implementation of the ICT;
- Create the conditions for lifelong learning and continuation of education on information technology-related master's curriculums on TU so than in other universities.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- knows basic computing concepts and principles, important computing applications and major developing trends show more...
- knows the ICT terminology in Estonian as well in English and is able to use this on both written and spoken form
- manages the basic methods of software development life cycle (requirements specification, design, coding, testing, documentation) including teamwork skills and has overview of software development technologies and methods
- can create and process different media types and use them in software development
- is ready to comply with professional, ethical and copyright requirements and to assess the opportunities and threats of software applications
- manages the techniques necessary for independent study and is able to plan their professional career and to continue their studies in master's level
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Informatics (Software Engineering)
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Informatics (Digital Media)
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Digital Media Applications
Aims
The goal is create preconditions for development and design of multimedia elements of different type;
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create prerequisite for development and design of simpler webpages.
Learning outcomes
Can create and process different media types (graphics, videos, audio, animations).
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Can create a simpler multimedia-based software;
Can create and design simple website;
Is able to maintain and administer his/her computer.
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Information Technology Applications
Aims
Create prerequisite for systematic understanding of various aspects, concepts and fundamental principles of information technology;
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Create prerequisite for the further selfdevelopment in appropriate ICT areas;
Establish conditions for undestanding the application of ICT in various areas
Create prerequisite for the acquisition of vocational school computer teacher in later graduate course.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of computing basics;
Knowledge of application of general ICT principles and boundaries;
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Establish conditions for the application of ICT in various areas;
Ability to develop themselves professionally in various fields of ICT.
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits