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Composition of the Study Programme

Duration of studies 

4 semestes - 120 credit points (cp)

 

Composition of Study Programme 

The Applied Computer Science programme is divided into:

  • 7 compulsory modules (45 credit points)
  • a compulsory elective area (24 credit points): 3 modules to be chosen (see below)
  • a specialisation area (15 credit points)
  • an exploration area (6 credit points)
  • the Master’s thesis (30 credit points)

The three compulsory elective modules will be studied in the first two semesters and can be chosen from the following:

Compulsory Elective 1: one module from Statistics and Simulations with R or Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
Compulsory Elective 2: one module from App Programming or Web Programming
Compulsory Elective 3: one module from Cloud Computing or Human-Centred AI

In the specialisation field, you can explore specific topics within the subject in greater depth and focus on areas of particular interest. You can choose from the following modules: 

  • Numerical Algorithms
  • Applied Bioinformatics and Systems Biology 
  • Databases and Data Structures in Bioinformatics 
  • Text Mining 
  • Artificial Intelligence II 
  • Fundamentals of Stochastics
  • Linear Models with R  
  • Selected Statistical Methods with R  
  • Neuroinformatics I  
  • Neuroinformatics II
  • Practical Introduction to Computational Neuroscience  
  • Modelling of Cognitive Functions  
  • Experimental Physics I  
  • Experimental Physics II  
  • Nuclear Physics Measurement Methods in Medicine and Technology  
  • Technical Informatics – Practical Course  
  • Introduction to Human Geography with a Focus on Urban Studies and Mobilities  
  • Geoinformatics  
  • Software Testing and Verification  
  • Complexity of Algorithms  
  • Software Engineering II 

In the exploration section, you can choose modules from the ‘Non-subject-specific skills’ (Außerfachliche Kompetenzen, AfK) area, thereby broadening your general knowledge and acquiring interdisciplinary knowledge.

 

Module

1st Semester CP 2nd Semester CP
Database Concepts 9 Human-Centered Security and Privacy 6
Advanced Machine Learning 9 Compulsory Elective 2 6
Compulsory Elective 1 6 Compulsory Elective 3 9
Specialisation 1 6 Human-Computer Interaction 9
3rd Semester CP 4th Semester CP
Specialisation 2 9 Master's thesis 30
Project – Applied Computer Science 9    
Academic presenting 3    
Ethical aspects of computer science 3    
Exploration module 6    

 

Information on the course of study and the modules

A description of the modules can be found in the special regulations for the degree programme (appendices "Course of Studies" and "Module Descriptions"). (Only available in German)