Computer Science

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Computer Science

Today, we have technologies around us that control the various processes of our lives. Computer science opens new avenues for research into the use of technology and software. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a place where you will learn not only the basics of computer science, but also numerical and optimization techniques, object-oriented and chaotic process modeling, programming and other important knowledge to become a successful IT specialist.

About the study programme

DEGREE OBTAINED - Academic Bachelor's degree of Natural Sciences in Computer Science

DURATION OF STUDIES - 3 years

PROFESSION - IT specialist

LANGUAGES - English, Latvian

STATE FUNDED STUDY PLACES - HERE

FORM OF STUDIES - Full time

TUITION FEE - HERE

* For Applicant who is a Latvian citizen, a Latvian non-citizen, a citizen of the European Union, a citizen of the European Economic Area or a citizen of the Swiss Confederation and a permanent resident of the European Community a resident holding a valid residence permit and / or an applicant who has completed secondary education in one of the above countries.

** For Applicants who are not Latvian citizens, Latvian non-citizens, European Union citizens, European Economic Area nationals or citizens of the Swiss Confederation and permanent residents of the European Community a resident holding a valid residence permit and / or an applicant who has not completed secondary education in any of the above countries.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program are high-level computer science specialists, and vacancies for such specialists are always relevant. Career opportunities await in both the private and public sectors.

Study programme tasks

To provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in computer science;
To encourage students to learn independently and creatively, as well as to evaluate and apply new achievements in the field of computer science;
To develop students skills of scientific analysis, ability to solve problems independently, facilitate their involvement in solving practical and scientific problems;
To provide the study process with qualified teaching staff and modern training;
To provide students with conditions and environment conducive to creative study process.

Layout of the study programme

Year 1

Theoretical study courses of the field
Semester I

Mathematical analysis I
Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry I
Algorithm theory

Semester II

Mathematical analysis II
Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry II
Discrete Mathematics
Courses on current issues
Semester I

Basics of Computer Science

Semester II

Programming
Interdisciplinary aspects
Semester I

Basics of Latvian language I
Physics I

Semester II

Basics of Latvian language II
Physics II
Compulsory Elective Courses
Semester I

Computer Systems Architecture and Structure

Semester II

Operating Systems

Year 2

Theoretical study courses of the field
Semester III

Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

Semester IV

Data Structures and Basic Algorithms
Optimization Techniques
Modelling of chaotic processes
Courses on current issues
Semester III

Object Oriented Programming

Semester IV

Web Programming (JAVA)
IS Analysis and Design
Interdisciplinary aspects
Semester III

Interdisciplinary aspects
Electronics

Semester IV

The Basics of Economics
Civil protection
Sustainability of society and green thinking
Compulsory Elective Courses
Semester III

LAN Design and Administration
Web Technologies

Semester IV

Network Operating Systems
Optional courses
Courses at the discretion of the student

Year 3

Theoretical study courses of the field
Semester V

Numerical Methods
Object Oriented Modeling
Courses on current issues
Semester V

Visual Programming Languages
Programming tools and environments
Interdisciplinary aspects
Semester V

Fundamentals and standards of IT industry law
Compulsory Elective Courses
Semester V

Database Technologies

Semester VI

IS Security
Program Controller Basics
Introduction to Satellite Image Processing
IT project management
Software testing and automation
Parallel programming
Optional courses
Courses at the discretion of the student
Internship
Students spend internships in a company where they gain practical knowledge. Internship can also be replaced with free elective courses.
Bachelor Thesis
Semester VI

Each student must develop and defend a bachelor's thesis at the end of their studies.