Faculty of Informatics and Information Technologies

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Outline

Introduction Study program – Bc. Study program – Msc. Study program – PhD.

Introduction

FIIT STU covers the area of informatics and information technologies (IIT) in both research and education.

STU has long-term experiences in the area of IIT and has achieved several substantial results in this area. A base for the FIIT formation was the place of work which guaranteed education and research in IIT at the Slovak University of Technology till origination of the Faculty of Informatics and Information Technologies.

Courses

Courses are available on full-time and part time basis. One semester normally lasts 14 weeks and includes between

22 and 26 contact hours per week. The last semester is devoted to the independent work on a final

project, done either at the faculty or at a real workplace environment

The learning activities cover traditional lectures, laboratory work, and seminars.

Assessment methods vary from course to course and they consist of assignments, case studies, and examinations.

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Bc in informaticsor similar areas

Ing., Mgr. in informaticsor similar areas

BcFrom universityAny area

PhdUniversity,SAV (external)

BcFIIT STU3 years

Ing.FIIT STU2 years

Ing. FIIT STU3 years

PhDFIIT STU3/5 years

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree courses

3 years full-time study

Acredited programmes: Informatics Computer Systems and Networks

The Bachelor degree study programme as the study programme of the first level is aimed at acquisition of the theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge based on the current state of science and art, and at mastering their use in execution of a profession or in the follow-up higher education study. The graduates of the Bachelor degree study programme receive higher education of the first level.

The Bachelors degree study programme is acredited also by an international professional organization IET in London.

Timetable and credit system

• A school year consists of 2 semesters• Student has to obtain 60 credits for a year, 30 for a semester• Each subject is usually assigned the number of credits a

student receives after its completion. Number of credits assigned to the subject reflects the proportion of the student's work needed to successfully pass the subject

• Subjects are divided into three groups: – mandatory: the core curriculum – optional: extension of the core curriculum – selection: complete the profile of a graduate student

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A final bachelor work

• Bachelor courses include a final bachelor work on 3rd nominal year in the form of two courses: – Bachelor Project I: A written report in the range of

minimum 10 pages– Bachelor Project II: essay in the range of

minimum 20 pages (excluding annexes), as assessed by the project leader and an opponent, defending the state exam.

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Terms and conditions of the study plans creation

To enroll for a new school year, students have to assign subjects that way, that they receive at least 15 credits for semester and at least 40 credits total for the academic year. The total enrolled credits for the academic year shall not exceed 90 credits.

Student himself is responsible the study plans creation to meet proper conditions.

A student can enroll in additional courses if he gain at least 15 credits for semester and at least 40 credits for the academic year.

The number of the credits includes credits earned for completion of subjects, which student has enrolled as repeated.

Permitted length of study shall not exceed the standard length (3 years) by more than two years, including the state examinations. The time shall not include allowed interruption of the study.

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Terms and conditions of completion of courses

Each subject can be completed by one of the following options: • Assignment• Graded assignment• Assignment and examination• Examination• State examination

The overall assessment is an integral evaluation, which includes:• preliminary assessment (evaluates the student's knowledge, the overall

study effort, and the independent student's work)• final assessment (evaluates the level of passing the final test or defense

of the project)

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Rating scale

Classification level

Average number of students that reach the level (%)

Definition Grade

A 10 excellent 1

B 25 very good 1.5

C 30 good 2

D 25 satisfactory 2.5

E 10 acceptable 3

FX - Non acceptable 4

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Students will gain credits for the subject only if the results were rated from one grade from A to E.

The weighted average grade

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Master's Degree courses

leading to degree Ing.

2 years full-time study, 3 years full-time study (for students who graduated in a different field)

Acredited programs: Information systems Computer Systems and Networks (as an orientation in Computer

Engineering) Software engineering

The Master (Engineer) degree study program as the study program of the second level is aimed at acquisition of the theoretical and practical knowledge based on the current state of science and art, and at development of ability of their creative application in execution of a profession or continuation of the higher education study within the framework of Doctoral degree study program. The graduates of the Master (Engineer) degree study program receive higher education of the second level.

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Doctoral Study courses

leading to degree PhD.

3 years full-time study, 5 years part-time study Computer engineering Software systems Applied informatics

The Doctoral degree study program as the study program of the third level is aimed at acquisition of knowledge based on current scientific and artistic knowledge and particularly at the particularly at the student´s own contribution to it as a result of a scientific research and independent creative activity in the field of science or technology or an independent theoretical and creative activity in the fields of art. The graduates of the Doctoral degree study program receive higher education of the third level.

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The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Technical University in Košice

Outline

Introduction, Structure Courses, Credit system Research and development Quality control Student facilities Information sources

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Introduction (1)

The principal mission of FEI TU of Košice is seen in providing education on the basis of creative research especially in such fields as electrical engineering and informatics.

Three main directions for research and pedagogic activities: Informatics and Cybernetics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electric Power and Heavy-Current Engineering.

Introduction (2)

Faculty consists of 9 departments, one special research Center for Information Technologies and a Computing Center providing IT services.

Present number of faculty staff members is 171 university teachers, among them: 27 professors, 44 associate professors, 100 assistant professors, 30 research workers, 45 administrative staff and technicians, 10 other employees.

The number of MSc. students is approximately 2 000 and number of BSc. students is approximately 1400 every year.

Introduction (3)

The Computing Center offers services in field of computer technology: it maintains and supports majority of the faculty computing facilities both in HW and SW. It is also responsible for maintenance and operation of the faculty computer network and networks information services, four PC laboratories with 50 personal computers that are working 24 hours/day and is also responsible for the faculty information system.

Each student of the Faculty has a free access to the Internet.

Introduction (4)

Center for Information Technologies (CIT) is a joined research center of the Institute of Informatics, Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava and Technical University in Košice.

The main task of CIT is to perform joined research in the areas of applied computer science, information technology, cybernetics and artificial intelligence.

Courses

The Faculty offers three types of full-time and part-time courses: Bachelor's Degree courses (3 years)

leading to degree Bc. Master's Degree courses (2 years) leading

to degree Ing. Doctoral Study courses (3 years) leading to

degree PhD.

Credit system

All courses of the Faculty use a credit system, which enablesthe student to choose the subjects according to his/her interests and to take the best rate of learning.

After passing an exam fromthe subject the student receives the credits (usually 4-7), which are accumulated and the student should collect their minimum number (60) to pass the current year.

Research and development

Broadband information and communication systems

Specialized computer architectures Artificial intelligence applications, mainly

knowledge management and computational intelligence

SW and HW development for distributed control of complex drive systems

Etc.

Quality control (1)

The Technical University of Košice has been the first and so far the only university in Slovakia to meet the criteria of the international standard EN ISO 9001:2000. It has also received the quality certificate in the area of Providing educational and research processes and enterprise activities within a public university.

Quality control (2)

Main activities of the Division of Quality Management include: organizational facilitation of QMS, preparation of documents for TUKE Board of

Quality, evaluation of internal and external audits at TUKE, evaluation of main processes at TUKE, metrological facilitation of processes at TUKE, intellectual Property Right.

Student facilities (1)

Students can find accommodation in the university dormitory, accessible from the main site of the university by tram.

Every student can rent a furnished room with access to the kitchen, bathroom and recreational space.

Student dining halls serve breakfast, lunch and diner during the whole week.

Student facilities (2)

There are several snack-bars which serve food and refreshment at cheap prices in the area of the university campus.

Students have their self-government bodies. There are active student organizations as

I.A.E.S.T.E. and BEST at the University that are organizing various activities for students starting by student exchanges and mobility.

Student facilities (3)

The Technical University of Košice STUDENT INFORMATION AND COUNSELLING CENTRE (SIPC) serves as the primary information and contact center. It is a contact between a student, the campus and the management structures of the University and Faculties.

The advantage of this center is the colaboration of student-counselors and professionals with the same interests.

Information sources

http://www.tuke.sk/tuke?set_language=en&cl=en (TUKE)

http://www.fei.tuke.sk/en/faculty/ (FEI) http://www.fei.tuke.sk/en/study/applicants (for FEI

applicants) http://web.tuke.sk/sipc/is2/?lang=EN&p=5 (SIPC ) http://ep.tuke.sk/home/index.php?Lang=sk&Theme=

Default&Mode=Portal&Portal=1 (e-Learning portal about TUKE courses - only in Slovak)

http://web.tuke.sk/fei-cit/index-a.html (CIT)

Education in computer/computational science

•Technical University in Košice (TUKE)• Faculty of Electrical Engineering

•and Informatics (FEI)

Outline

Introduction Statistics (2002-2007) Courses (Bc., Msc., PhD.) International students Study program – Bc. Study program – Msc. Study program – PhD.

Introduction

The principal mission of FEI TU of Košice is seen in providing education on the basis of creative research especially in such fields as electrical engineering and informatics.

Department of Computers and Informatics Department of Cybernetics and Artificial

Intelligence

Statistics Bc. courses

Statistics Msc. courses

Courses (1)

Bachelor's Degree courses (3 years) leading to degree Bc. Master's Degree courses (2 years) leading to degree Ing. Doctoral Study courses (3 years) leading to degree PhD.

Courses (2)

Courses are available on full-time basis. One semester normally lasts 14 weeks and includes between

22 and 26 contact hours per week. The last semester is devoted to the independent work on a final

project, done either at the faculty or at a real workplace environment

Courses (3)

The learning activities cover traditional lectures, laboratory work, and seminars.

Assessment methods vary from course to course and they consist of assignments, case studies, and examinations.

Bc. Study Programs

Informatics Cybernetics Intelligent systems Computer modeling Business Informatics Applied Informatics Etc.

Msc. Study Programs

Informatics Automation Artificial Intelligence Cybernetics Business Informatics Etc.

PhD. Study Programs

Automation Informatics Cybernetics Artificial Intelligence Business Informatics Etc.

International students (1)

• Applications from students from other countries are very welcome and the Faculty accepts the students from abroad for all types of courses.

For the international students FEI offers the MSc./BSc. courses in English.

Another possibility is to study Slovak language during one additional year (full-time two-semester study) and then to enroll for a course in the Slovak language.

International students (2)

Requirements: for the BSc. courses is a High School/Secondary

School Graduation Certificate, and sufficient English for English speaking courses.

for the MSc. courses is a BSc. graduation certificate and sufficient English for English speaking courses.

for the PhD. courses is the MSc. graduation certificate.

Bachelor Study Programs

Applied Informatics (1)

Study program Applied Informatics is oriented at preparing specialists on applications of computers, information and telecommunication technology in the industry.

Graduates of the first level have basic knowledge about computers and programming, automatic control systems, information systems, communication networks and their implementation in practice.

They have essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be utilized in practical engineering activities of medium level of difficulty, or they can continue in Master’s level.

Applied Informatics (2)

A graduate of this study program is able to work on informatization of various processes in industrial enterprises and companies, implementation of systems for monitoring of processes, implementation and maintenance of information systems.

Intelligent System

A graduate of this study program is able to work with standard software applications as MATLAB, assembler C, C++; has experiences with AI languages, RSLinx, PLC languages, InTouch, SQL, Oracle, systems for design and projection of web applications, work with MS Office.

He is able to work with operating systems as MS Windows, Unix and special systems for real-time network communication protocols.

He is able to work with technical and network components of controlling and information systems with elements of AI.

Cybernetics (1)

A graduate of this study program has theoretical knowledge about cybernetic methods and principles of control models creation, adaptive model structures, design of optimally, adaptive and intelligent control or decision structures based on system theories, control algorithms for complex systems, etc.

He is able to design, implement and manage modern systems of industry informatics, to implement innovative information, communication or network technologies.

Cybernetics (2)

He is able to work in several domains as research, design, projection and execution of cybernetics systems in different areas (modeling and management of biological, ecological, and economic systems, etc.)

He is able to work with standard software applications as MATLAB, assembler C, C++; has experiences with AI languages, RSLinx, PLC languages, InTouch, SQL, Oracle, systems for design and projection of web applications, work with MS Office.

Cybernetics (3)

He is able to work with operating systems as MS Windows, Unix and special systems for real-time network communication protocols.

Computer Modeling (1)

A graduate of this study program has basic knowledge about effective utilization of computing technologies, active management of software solutions for problem solving, utilization of innovative analytical methods.

He is able to work with CAD technologies, system for design and projection of information systems with all necessary components.

Computer Modeling (2)

He is able to work in small or medium organizations dealt with design, implementation of complex software solutions, government, banks, etc.

Informatics (1)

A graduate of this study program has knowledge about theoretical basics of informatics, methods of specification, design and analyses of programming systems, programming methods, computer networks, information technologies and computer graphics.

He is able to design and implement new computer systems or computer networks as expert of programming aspects, installation of new systems, etc.

Informatics (2)

He is able to participate in an organization dealing with design of software and hardware systems.

He is able to work as a system programmer, database programmer, designer of web applications, consultant of software produces, etc.

Business Informatics (1)

A graduate of this study program has knowledge from economic theory, knowledge economics, practical experiences with computing technologies, theoretical basics of common informatics, knowledge about algorithmization, data structures, programming languages, software systems, marketing, accounting.

He is able to analyze and solve economic-information problems, to program information systems, to realize database solutions, utilization of office solutions, design and implementation of web applications, etc.

Business Informatics (2)

He is able to work with standard ICT as C, Java; operating systems as MS Windows, MS Office, database systems as Oracle, systems for design and projection of web applications (XML).

Masters Study Programs

Informatics (1)

This study program is oriented on preparing specialists on applications of information technology in the industry.

The study program includes advanced subjects in applied computer and software engineering. This combination provides a complex viewpoint on various processes in IT industrial enterprises.

Informatics (2)

Graduates of this study program are able to work as system engineering specialists for development, installation and maintenance of information systems and technologies in wide spectrum of applications, as designers of the computer systems, specialists dealing with research, development and operation of computer systems and their components.

Cybernetics (1)

Graduates of this study program have theoretical knowledge about different cybernetic methods, complex systems with adaptive behavior, design of optimally, adaptive and intelligent control or decision structures based on system theories, ICT for control of decision systems, etc.

They’re able to design, implement and manage modern systems of industry informatics, systems of functional diagnostics, implement modern information and network technologies in controlling and management of different systems, etc.

Cybernetics (2)

He is able to work with standard software applications as MATLAB, assembler C, C++; has experiences with AI languages, RSLinx, PLC languages, InTouch, SQL, Oracle, systems for design and projection of web applications, work with MS Office.

He is able to work with operating systems as MS Windows, Unix and special systems for real-time network communication protocols.

Artificial Intelligence

A graduate of this study program has knowledge about engineering methods of design in domain of AI with orientation on intelligent systems, knowledge systems, biological motivated systems, etc.

A graduate of this study program is able to work in banking, private sector, logistics, transport, healthcare, etc.

Automation

A graduate of this study program has theoretical knowledge about creation of control, adaptive and intelligent algorithms for optimalization, modeling and management of complex, hierarchical and decentralized systems, basics of ICT, etc.

He is able to work with standard software applications, systems for design and projection of network applications, facilities for processing of text documents, etc.

Business Informatics

A graduate of this study program is able to model information or business processes in organization, to analyze, design and implement economic-information systems, to evaluate applicability and effectiveness of putting intelligent information technologies in real conditions, etc.

He is able to work as a consultant in IT, designer of economic-information systems, manager of development teams.

PhD. Study Programs

Cybernetics

The third level is offered to engineers or masters in cybernetics or related disciplines, who wish to prepare for their future scientific research career.

A graduate of this study program has the ability to clearly formulate an interesting scientific research problem, the target objects and goals of the research resulting in a clear progress in cybernetics and large-scale system control and to solve the formulated problem with appreciation of social, ethical, legal, and economic implications of this work.

Artificial Intelligence

The third level of education is offered to all students with MSc. Degree in engineering fields as Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, Cybernetics and related domains.

A graduate of this program has the ability to conduct research in the area of Artificial Intelligence in theory and applications including expert systems, neural networks, fuzzy systems and evolutionary systems. The PhD students are led to study Learning systems in theoretical and application domains.

Automation

The third level is offered to automation engineers who wish to prepare for their future scientific research career.

A graduate of this program has the ability to clearly formulate a scientific research problem, object and goal of research and progress in the branch of automation and control systems, and to solve the formulated problem with appreciation of social, ethic, legal, and economic relations of research work.

Informatics

The third level is offered to informatics engineers who wish to prepare for their future scientific research career.

A graduate of this program has the ability to clearly formulate a scientific research problem, object and goal of research and progress in the branch of informatics and computer engineering, and to solve the formulated problem with appreciation of social, ethic, legal, and economic relations of research work.

Business Informatics

The third level is offered to engineers or masters in business informatics or related disciplines, who wish to prepare for their future scientific research career.

A graduate of this study program has the ability to clearly formulate an interesting scientific research problem, the target object(s) and goals of the research resulting in clear progress in business informatics, and to solve the formulated problem with appreciation of social, ethical, legal, and economic implications of this work.