Bachelor 1 subject

Applied Computer Science, Bachelor 1 subject

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  • How can software projects be planned, managed and controlled?
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Malena Knoch

I wanted to better understand how computer science is used in other areas and how computer scientists can work with people from other disciplines.

Malena Knoch
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Malena Knoch

What made you choose this degree programme?

I wanted a very technical degree, but one that would also allow me to interact with other disciplines. I wanted to better understand how computer science is used in other areas and how computer scientists can work with people from other disciplines.

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

Fulfilled: You have a lot of time to get to grips with the content of the degree programme. Later in life you probably won't have as much time to learn new things, so it's a good opportunity. In addition, the optional specialisation modules allowed me to gain exactly the impressions that helped me to decide which areas of computer science interest me more (and which interest me less).

Surpassed: Learning spaces at the RUB. The ‘OpenSpace’ for all students at the Faculty of Computer Science is a great place to work on problems together or to study for an exam.

Not fulfilled: I always thought that I would be some kind of universal expert in computer science after graduation - but the more you learn, the more you realise what you don't know yet. Computer science is a huge field and even at the end of your studies you won't know most of it, but hopefully you will have found the joy of discovering something new every day.

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

Puzzling! When you have been working on a task or a bug in a programme for a long time and finally find a good solution and, above all, understand why this solution works.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

My biggest challenge during my studies was actually having the confidence to start studying at all. With the right bunch of students by your side, you can definitely get through the tough parts of the programme.

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

We’ll see.

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

On the one hand, you should take the time to assess as best you can beforehand whether you want to go in this direction professionally. On the other hand, don't be put off! I was also afraid at the beginning that I wouldn't have enough prior knowledge or that the exams would be far too difficult, but as long as you're keen on the things you learn here, you'll manage somehow.

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Degree
Bachelor of Science
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German, English
Admission
Not restricted
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
you can explore all of our exciting areas of application in computer science. You will use computer science as a tool to advance digital and technical progress in a wide variety of fields, such as economics, linguistics, biology, civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Interdisciplinary exercises and projects will prepare you well for your professional life, where you will work on exciting projects that involve many interfaces with other industries.


It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Engineering Informatics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational linguistics
  • Cryptology and Theoretical Informatics
  • Neuroinformatics
  • Operations Research
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has:
  • Enthusiasm for the subject and ability to get excited about it
  • Interest in interdisciplinary issues
  • Good mathematical and technical understanding
  • Curiosity
  • Good English skills (B2) and your own laptop

enjoys:

  • mastering interdisciplinary tasks
  • mathematics and logical reasoning
  • working in a team

struggles through:

  • problems and finds solutions
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work

  • as a software engineer
  • as a machine learning engineer
  • as a data scientist
  • in project management, e.g. in Industry 4.0
  • as an IT consultant
  • in specialised fields of application, such as bioinformatics or media informatics
And else?
A prep course ... is recommended.
Further information about prep courses
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dipl.-Biol. Die Studienberatung der Fakultät für Informatik Die Studienberatung der Fakultät für Informatik.

Building, Room: Gebäude MC, 1/36 & 1/37

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-0234 32 19293

E-mail: sb-informatik@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Angewandte Informatik

Building, Room: MC 0.67

E-mail: fsrani@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website

Ceylan Temiz

Students wishing to study Applied Computer Science must first and foremost be interested in the subject and have fun studying it.

Ceylan Temiz
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Ceylan Temiz
Ceylan Temiz is a first-year student of Applied Computer Science. She is pursuing the Master of Science degree.

What made you choose this degree programme?

Because it is an application-oriented and interdisciplinary degree programme that promises good career opportunities.

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

Some mandatory lectures remind me of my school days when I used to think: “What do I need this subject for?” (laughs)

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

The fact that I have the choice among courses offered by different faculties.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

The major challenge was to master the “Theoretical Computer Science” course due to its dry and complex nature – especially when compared with other courses.

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

I would like to work in the media industry.

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

Students wishing to study Applied Computer Science should first and foremost be interested in the subject and they definitely should enjoy studying it. Anybody who did Computer Science at school has surely realised how much fun programming can be – but also how difficult it can be to understand complex matters. Applied Computer Science does not require students to have any prior knowledge of the subject, but they should be interested in mathematics, natural and engineering science as well as in economics. This degree programme is much more application-oriented than traditional Computer Science. Applied Computer Science is not an easy degree programme. You should not enrol in it just because it promises good career opportunities. The most difficult period are the first two semesters, because you need time to find your footing. But by the third semester, everyone will have reached “half-time” and will be able to enjoy their university life (laughs).

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