Computer Science (IMUS3S19)

possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure

Resolution No. 464/XXVI/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 27 June 2019 on determining the curricula for fields of study starting from the academic year 2019/2020 taught at Bialystok University of Technology

Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Computer Science, general academic orientation

Symbol of the learning outcome - Description of the learning outcomes for the field of study. After having completed the second-cycle course in the field of Computer Science, graduates: - Reference to the KRK descriptors - Reference to the second stage PQF descriptors - Reference to engineering competences

KNOWLEDGE:
K_W01 - have an expanded and deepened knowledge of mathematics and other areas relevant to their field of study, useful to formulate and solve complex tasks within this field - T2A_W01 - P7S_WG
K_W02 - have the knowledge that allows for solving computer science problems - T2A_W01, T2A_W02, T2A_W03 - P7S_WG
K_W03 - have a structured and theoretically-founded knowledge of constructing models in a selected area of computer science - T2A_W02, T2A_W03 - P7S_WG
K_W04 - have an elementary knowledge of case studies concerning selected computer science projects- T2A_W01, T2A_W02, T2A_W03 - P7S_WG
K_W05 - have a structured and theoretically-founded knowledge in the field of web applications - T2A_W03, T2A_W04, T2A_W06, T2A_W07 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W06 - have the knowledge of current trends, tools and opportunities for the development of computer science - T2A_W05 - P7S_WG
K_W07 - have a systematised knowledge of distributed systems (service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web Services), grid systems, or parallel systems - T2A_W03, T2A_W05 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W08 - have a detailed knowledge of the methodologies, techniques, and tools of the production and maintenance of IT systems - T2A_W06 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W09 - know the basic methods, techniques, and tools used for exploration and testing - T2A_W07 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W10 - have a detailed knowledge of mobile systems and applications - T2A_W06, T2A_W07 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W11 - edit and analyse requirements for projects within a chosen area - T2A_W07, T2A_W08 - P7S_WG
K_W12 - have a basic knowledge of the legal, ethical, and other non-technical constraints related to engineering - T2A_W08 - P7S_WK
K_W13 - have an elementary knowledge of the management and organisation of work, including the management of large IT systems - T2A_W09 - P7S_WG - P7S_WG
K_W14 - know and understand the concept of intellectual capital, including intellectual property, and realise the need for the management of the intellectual property - T2A_W10 - P7S_WK
K_W15 - know general principles of creating and developing individual entrepreneurship - T2A_W11 - P7S_WK - P7S_WK
K_W16 - have a systematised knowledge of the general, grammatical and lexical aspects (including specialised vocabulary), allowing for creating complex and precise written and oral presentations, using general and academic language as well as language connected to their field of study. Graduates have the knowledge of current events, culture and social norms in a given language area - T2A_W03 - P7S_WG

SKILLS:
K_U01 - obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources of knowledge; graduates consolidate, interpret, and critically evaluate the obtained information, as well as draw conclusions, and formulate and justify their opinions - T2A_U01 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U02 - work individually and in teams, and estimate the time needed for completing commissioned tasks as well as develop and implement work schedules ensuring that deadlines are met- T2A_U02 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U03 - produce documentation and short presentations on the implementation of engineering tasks as well as prepare documents discussing the results of performing these tasks - T2A_U03, T2A_U04, T2A_U06 - P7S_UK - P7S_UW
K_U04 - understand longer written texts and oral presentations, complex instructions, lectures, and specialised articles. Graduates create clear and detailed presentations on various topics, also related to other disciplines. Graduates explain their viewpoint on a given topic and offer copious arguments for and against possible solutions. Graduates write clear and detailed texts, both formal and informal, on general topics and topics specific to their area of study - T2A_U04 - P7S_UK
K_U05 - determine the direction of their further education and implement the self-education process - T2A_U05 - P7S_UU
K_U06 - utilise studied methods and mathematical models, including computer simulations to analyse and evaluate algorithms or working of components of IT systems and to analyse data and signal processing - T2A_U06 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U07 - know how to create, record, transmit, process, and manage information - T2A_U07 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U08 - study complex objects (phenomena, processes, systems) as well as analyse and evaluate proposed solutions - T2A_U08, T2A_U09, T2A_U11 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U09 - construct and skilfully use models in selected areas of computer science, and analyse the characteristics of IT systems or related artefacts - T2A_U07, T2A_U08, T2A_U09 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U10 - plan testing processes of IT systems in terms of accuracy, confidentiality, and security - T2A_U10, T2A_U12, T2A_U18 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U11 - are prepared to work in an industrial environment and are able to choose IT system designs according to the predefined functional and economic criteria - T2A_U12, T2A_U13, T2A_U14 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U12 - assess and refer to the functioning of existing technologies; in particular, devices, structures, systems, processes, and services - T2A_U15 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U13 - design, implement, test, and deploy web applications, which use databases and provide graphical user interfaces - T2A_U07, T2A_U16 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U14 - design, build and run distributed systems (service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web Services), grid and cloud-based systems or parallel systems - T2A_U16, T2A_U17 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U15 - apply fundamental methods, techniques and tools for exploration and testing - T2A_U17, T2A_U18 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U16 - design complex applications and mobile systems following pre-set specifications, taking into account the non-technical aspects of the problem - T2A_U19 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW
K_U17 - select models of IT systems (e.g. desktop, mobile, web, distributed, or parallel models), depending on the character of the problem and available resources - T2A_U10 - P7S_UW - P7S_UW

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
K_K01 - understand the need for life-long learning and independently and critically plan their self-education process, including supplementing their knowledge and skills of an interdisciplinary nature as well as inspire and organise the educational process of other people - T2A_K01 - P7S_UU, P7S_UU, P7S_KO
K_K02 - think and act in a resourceful way - T2A_K06 - P7S_KO
K_K03 - are able to work in teams, assuming different roles - T2A_K03 - P7S_UO
K_K04 - determine priorities as well as identify and solve dilemmas connected to implementing tasks defined by themselves or others - T2A_K04, T2A_K05 - P7S_UO
K_K05 - understand and realise the importance of non-technical aspects and results of research activities, including the influence of these activities on the environment, and the responsibility for decisions pertaining to the activities - T2A_K02 - P7S_KO, P7S_KR
K_K06 - are aware of the social role of graduates of technical universities, in particular, they understand the need to formulate and communicate to the society, among others, through the mass media, information and opinions concerning achievements in science and technology as well as other aspects of engineering activities. Graduates endeavour to communicate such information and opinions commonly and understandably, justifying different points of view - T2A_K07 - P7S_KO, P7S_KR
K_K07 - freely express themselves on professional topics and conduct talks of any type in their work environment (e.g. negotiations, conferences, business meetings, and contacts with customers). Graduates also prepare oral presentations on detailed issues in the area of their major discipline of study. Graduates prepare summaries of scientific articles or other scientific papers. Graduates conduct business correspondence (the so-called corporate and client communication). Graduates can translate longer texts on topics connected to their field of study from both into and from their native and a foreign language - T2A_K07 - P7S_KK, P7S_KR

Meaning of symbols:
K – learning outcomes for the field of Computer Science
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K – category of social competence
01, 02, 03, ... – number of the learning outcome
Meaning of symbols in compliance with the Polish Qualifications Framework (Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System):
P7S – learning outcomes for second-cycle studies according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (qualifications obtained within the second stage descriptors typical for higher education and science – LEVEL 7, general academic orientation);
P = PQF level (1...8)
S = qualifications obtained within generic descriptors typical for higher education
W = knowledge (the graduate knows and understands)
G = depth and scope; K = context;
U = skills (the graduate is able to)
W = using knowledge; K = communication; O = organising work; U = learning;
K = social competence (the graduate is ready to)
K = critical evaluation; O = responsibility; R = professional role.