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Reģ.Nr.90000068977, Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija

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Study programme "Computer Systems"

Main attributes
Title Computer Systems
Identification code DBD0
Education classification code 43483
Level and type Academic Bachelor (First Cycle) Studies
Higher education study field Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Control and
Computer Science
Head of the study field Agris Ņikitenko
Deputy head of the study field Jurģis Poriņš
Department responsible Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology and Energy
Head of the study programme Egons Lavendelis
Professional classification code
The type of study programme Full time
Language Latvian, English
Accreditation 29.11.2023 - 30.11.2029; Accreditation certificate No 2023/44-A
Volume (credit points) 180.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 3,0
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Bachelor degree of engineering science in computer systems
Qualification level to be obtained The 6th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)
Programme prerequisites Secondary education

Description
Abstract The academic bachelor study programme “Computer Systems” (180 credit points) provides studies in one
of the engineering fields – computer systems. The studies are 3 years long and students acquire basic
knowledge in computer science for their future studies or for practical work in the area of information and
communication technologies. Mathematics, physics, computer science and programming study courses
including Applied Software Automation Tools, Data Structures, Introduction to Computer Architecture,
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics and Image Processing, Fundamentals of Computer Simulation and
Modelling, Database Management Systems provide theoretical basis. In the area of computer science
students learn Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Networks, Algorithms and Methods of
Programming, Systems Analysis and Design, Technology of Large Databases and Fundamentals of
Artificial Intelligence. In the area of software engineering students acquire knowledge of Programming
Languages, Software Engineering Technologies and Tools. Thus, theoretical knowledge is combined with
application skills. The study programme includes mandatory study courses (86 credit points), including
study courses of specialization, study courses of general education and humanitarian/social science study
courses, restricted electives (20 credit points from which 15 credit points are for study courses of
specialization). Free electives have 4 credit points, and bachelor thesis 10 credit points. The specific
character of this study programme is the possibility for graduates to continue their studies in the academic
master or professional master study programme “Computer Systems”..
Aim The aim of the study programme is to prepare professionals for starting independent work in the field of
informatics with knowledge in software engineering, research and solving computer engineering problems,
computer systems development, systems analysis and modelling, fundamentals of database technologies
and artificial intelligence, as well as with the ability to demonstrate systems thinking and/or systems
approach and participate in a software development project, fulfilling different roles, who demonstrate
professional ethics and knowledge/skills complying with IT industry standards. Prepare students for the
continuation of studies both at professional (fulfilling additional requirements) and academic master
studies level.
Tasks The tasks of the study programme:
- to provide knowledge in mathematics and physics in accordance with the highest technical engineering
education requirements;
- to provide basic knowledge in computer science, focusing on software engineering, computer systems
development, database technologies, systems analysis and fundamentals of artificial intelligence;
- to develop students' practical abilities to work with various software;
- to practice students in programming and professional use of computers;
- to develop students' ability to independently acquire, evaluate and use new software products;
- to improve the students' professional skills in foreign languages;
- to introduce students with the professional ethics and its industry standards;
- to improve students' oral and written communication skills as well as to develop student's skills in
teamwork;
- to provide the initial scientific research skills, developing Bachelor Thesis.
Learning outcomes Graduate of the study programme:
- has acquired knowledge in computer science in general and its formal basis;
- is able to choose the appropriate algorithms (including artificial intelligence based), methods, software
products and tools for solving problems;
- is able to use software development environments and tools as well as to develop - software according to
the best praxis and standards of the IT sector;
- is able to study professional literature in Latvian and a foreign language as well as to use professional
terminology in the state language;
- is able to participate in project development, management, and work in a team, manage, plan and
coordinate the working group following the interests of the society as a whole and principles of sustainable
development;
- is able to plan independently work activities.
Final/state examination procedure, To receive the bachelor degree of engineering science in computer systems, students must accomplish the
assessment syllabus and work out and defend their Bachelor Thesis. The volume of the Bachelor Thesis is 10 credit
points. Bachelor Thesis must be publicly defended, and a reviewer is appointed for its evaluation. The
guidelines for contents and evaluation criteria are described in “Requirements for the final thesis of the
academic bachelor's study program at the Institute of Applied Computer Systems”.
Description of the future employment Graduates can start working in information technology companies (or in IT departments of other
companies) within software development projects playing a variety of roles such as programmers, tester,
technical writers.
Special enrollment requirements English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.
Opportunity to continue studies Graduates of the study programme can continue studies at academic master and professional master
(fulfilling additional requirements) study programmes.
Courses
No Code Name Credit points
A Compulsory Study Courses 129.0
1 DE0028 Mathematics 13.0
2 DE0132 Discrete Mathematics 5.0
3 DA0101 Physics 9.0
4 IV0759 Civil Protection 2.0
5 DE0133 Discrete Structures of Computer Science 5.0
6 DE0283 Database Management Systems 6.0
7 DE0008 Object-Oriented Programming 4.0
8 DE0012 Introduction to Operations Research 4.0
9 DE0136 Fundamentals of Computer Simulation and Modelling 5.0
10 DE0010 Introduction to Computer Architecture 4.0
11 DE0278 Numerical Methods 3.0
12 DE0013 Operating Systems 4.0
13 DE0130 Computer Networks 5.0
14 DE0144 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence 5.0
15 DE0034 Basics of Computer Control 4.0
16 DE0016 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 4.0
17 DE0292 Data Models in Database Systems 3.0
18 DE0284 Software Engineering 3.0
19 DE0285 Systems Analysis and Knowledge Acquisition 3.0
20 DE0027 Introduction to Study Field 1.0
21 SD0003 Innovative Product Development and Entrepreneurship 6.0
22 DA0055 Environment and Climate Roadmap 2.0
23 DE0916 Probability, Random Processes and Statistics for Engineers 6.0
24 DE0915 Algorithmization and Programming of Solutions 8.0
25 DE0917 Programming Languages 5.0
26 DE0918 Data Structures and Algorithms 7.0
27 DE0332 Introduction to Image Processing 3.0
B Compulsory Elective Study Courses 30.0
B1 Field-Specific Study Courses 23.0
1 DE0297 Adaptive Data Processing Systems 3.0
2 DE0281 Functional Programming 3.0
3 DE0301 Methods of Systems Theory 3.0
4 DE0286 System Engineering 3.0
5 DE0135 Software Evolution Technologies 5.0
6 DE0275 Algorithms and Methods of Programming 3.0
7 DE0299 Fundamentals of Computer Systems Design 3.0
8 DE0276 Applied System Software 3.0
9 DE0290 Software Testing Technologies and Principles 3.0
10 DE0277 Parallel Database Systems 3.0
11 DE0296 Automated Functional and Load Testing of Web Solutions 6.0
12 DE0282 Continuous Automation of Software Server Tests 6.0
13 DE0280 Multithreading in Software 3.0
B2 Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses 3.0
1 DE0288 Politology 3.0
2 DE0295 Political System of Latvia 3.0
3 DE0279 United Europe and Latvia 3.0
B6 Languages 4.0
1 DE0040 The Terminology Minimum in English 4.0
2 DE0037 The terminology minimum in German 4.0
C Free Elective Study Courses 6.0
E Final Examination 15.0
1 DE0294 Bachelor Thesis 15.0