Computer Science

University of Paderborn

Overview

The degree programmes of Computer Science at University of Paderborn are characterised by their distinct scientific orientation, certain key aspects and the adequate design of forms of study. The Computer Science degree programmes of computer science are scientific studies, which are basic research and method-orientated. As the degree programmes are not restricted to simply teaching current valid contents but rather support fundamental concepts and methods that withstand current trends, the basic research orientation enables graduates to successfully work in the profession of computer sciences both, in the field of economy or science, throughout their lives.

Overview

To gain the ability to carry out scientific work, the Bachelors Degree Programme is designed in such way that students

• acquire the necessary mathematical, logical and statistical skills in computer science to transfer learned methods to informatics problems and to apply these on modelling informatics problems;

• acquire professional competences in the field of Algorithms and Data Structures which allow them to utilise and analyse them and to estimate the limits of their capabilities;

• acquire fundamental programming methods and have the ability to structure software systems;

• have a basic understanding of the design and operating principle of computers;

• know computing systems and the ground principles of their safe and user-friendly design; and

• are able to apply the acquired basic knowledge to work with pursuing subject matters and to deepen their knowledge and skills.