Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor Program

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1 Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor Program Program Guide Where innovation starts

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3 Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor Program Program Guide Major Software Science Major Web Science Editor: dr. M.L.P. van Lierop

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5 Contents I General information 7 1 General information 9 2 General course and program information Program structure P- and B-phase Objectives Educational approaches Design-Based Learning Program credits and student workload Studying part-time Annual schedule: coursework and examination periods Study planning and enrollment for program modules Cost of textbooks and materials The Student counselor Student s feedback Fast feedback Periodic evaluations Examinations Exemptions Registration Right of review Legal rights Examination frequency Changes to the curriculum After graduation Teacher training in Computer Science II Bachelor College 21 3 General information on program 2012 and Program structure

6 4 Contents 3.2 Objectives and qualifications Qualifications Computer Science streams Electives Professional skills The first year Purpose of the first year Transferring from one major to another The binding study recommendation First-year examination Enrolling = participating = completing Honors program Student guidance Faculty coach Student mentor Student counselor The quarterly kick-off meetings Orientation on professional career CANS prevention Language Software Science Program overview Generation 2012 and beyond st year Joint first semester: Fontys ICT and TU/e Software Science nd year Web Science Program overview st year nd year Combined program in Software Science and Web Science Program overview st year nd year Dual program in Applied Mathematics and Software Science st year nd year rd year

7 Contents 5 III Bachelor program 2011 and before 51 8 General information on program Program revisions Objectives Program Qualifications Honors Star program The minors program International experience Student assistant jobs Progression to a Master s program Information meeting Harde knip Program intake Overview Software Science, 3rd year Web Science, 3rd year Combining Web Science and Software Science tracks Dual degree program in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science and Engineering, intake The Software engineering project Electives Substitution of study components Transitional arrangements Program for 2010 intake Overview Electives Transitional arrangements IV Organization and regulations Academic administration Academic administration of the department Department Board of Mathematics and Computer Science Study-program Manager Study-program Committee Examinations Committee Department Council CS Subdepartment and professors Department Office

8 6 Contents Student Council Facilities Buildings Lecture rooms, halls and other instruction facilities Library services Sale of study materials Computer Services Office Conditions for computer use Study association GEWIS A Education and Examination Regulations (OER) 81 A A

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11 1 General information The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers two undergraduate programs which lead to the award of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree: Computer Science and Engineering (including the majors Software Science and Web Science) and Applied Mathematics. Each has its own program guide. This is the program guide for Computer Science and Engineering. It has been compiled to provide students with clear, current and complete information about their program. Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) provides information to its students through various channels: The website, with: general information about TU/e information about the facilities, the guidance available, extracurricular activities, sports facilities, etc. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science website at tue.nl/en/university/departments/mathematics-and-computer-science/ The Computer Science program s website at The Bachelor College website at presenting among others information on the program structure and electives as introduced in The online learning environment OASE, which can be accessed using any internetenabled computer at This site includes upto-date information about program modules and timetables (including any lastminute changes). 9

12 10 General information A Program Guide for each program, which includes a description of its structure and the various facilities which are available to students. All Program Guides are available online. The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) and the Examination Regulations, which can be found in the Appendix. The Student Statute, to be found at regulations/, laying down the rights and obligations of the University towards the Student and vice versa. The Student Guide, provided free of charge by the Executive Board and sent to all first-year students. The university magazine Cursor; the paper version is distributed biweekly, free of charge, throughout the university. Current information about (changes to) the curriculum, the lecture timetable, the practical sessions, examinations and other important program-related matters can be obtained from: The Student counselor for Software Science and Technische Informatica, Dr. C.J. Bloo, Room MF 3.067, tel. (040) , C.J.Bloo@tue.nl. Also see Section 2.8 for more information on the role of Student counselor. The Student counselor for Web Science, Dr. N. Stash, Room MF 7.118, tel. (040) , N.Stash@tue.nl. Also see Section 2.8. The Program Manager of the Computer Science and Engineering bachelor program, Dr. M.L.P. van Lierop, Room MF tel. (040) , M.v.Lierop@tue.nl. The Departmental Student Administration Office, Room MF (front desk), tel. (040) This is your first point of contact for information and advice about study requirements, regulations, timetables and study results. The front desk is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00. E- mail: studadm.win@tue.nl. The Education and Student Service Center (STU), Room MF 1.214, tel. (040) , for information and advice about student grants, studying while working, general financial matters, enrolment, the student card, and registration for or withdrawal from examinations. GEWIS Study Association, Room MF 3.155, tel. (040) The information in this Program Guide is subject to alteration. The latest information can be found online at

13 2 General course and program information This section presents information about the structure of the program, the tuition and guidance you may expect to receive, and what is expected from you. 2.1 Program structure The Bachelor s program in Computer Science and Engineering has been organized in accordance with the European Bachelor-Master structure (BaMa). It is a three-year program, the first year of which is a foundation (also called Propedeuse) course. In academic year subsequent years of two different curricula will be offered: intake 2013 is offered the first year of the Bachelor College program where they enrolled for the major Software Science (SfS) or/and Web Science (WbS); see Part II. intake 2012 is offered the second year of the Bachelor College program where they enrolled for the major Software Science (SfS) or/and Web Science(WbS); see Part II. intake 2011 is offered the third year of their in-between bachelor program where the tracks Software Science and Web Science were introduced and the tuition language was adopted to English; see Part III. For students that face a delay in study progress, transition arrangements have been made for courses that are not offered anymore in These can be found in Sections intake 2010 and before is not offered a regular program anymore, but in Chapter 10 an overview of the 2010 program and possible electives are presented, and in Chapter 10.3 the transitional arrangements. 11

14 12 General course and program information P- and B-phase Having successfully completed the first or Propedeuse year, students progress to the Bachelor s phase proper also known as the B-phase in Years 2 and 3. The entire B-phase is designed to provide students with a solid, broad basis on which to pursue their professional career. In Years 2 and 3, you are required to earn 120 credits in total. 2.2 Objectives The overall objective of the Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor program is to train and educate young professionals who are able to progress into a Master s program in computer science or related disciplines, and are prepared to embark upon a professional career in the field. Students who complete the program are awarded a BSc degree, which is evidence of the following qualities: being qualified to degree level within the domain of science, engineering & technology, being competent in the relevant domain-specific discipline(s) to the level of a Bachelor of Science, namely in computer science and engineering, being able to conduct research and design under supervision, being aware of the significance of other disciplines (interdisciplinary work), taking a scientific approach to non-complex problems and ideas, based on existing knowledge, possessing intellectual skills that enable them to reflect critically, reason and form opinions under supervision, being good at communicating the results of their learning, thinking and decisionmaking processes, being able to plan activities and implement them, being aware of the temporal and social contexts of science and technology (comprehension and analysis), in addition to a recognizable domain-specific profile, possessing a sufficiently broad basis to be able to work in an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary context. Here, multidisciplinary means being focused on other relevant disciplines needed to solve the design or research problem in question. 2.3 Educational approaches The program relies on various tuition methods, including:

15 General course and program information 13 Lectures: the lecturer presents the program material, explaining its relevance and importance. To derive full benefit from a lecture, students must undertake both preparation and a subsequent careful review of the material. Tutorials, where the problems and solutions are presented by the tutor. To assess the value of the strategy adopted and the proposed solutions, and hence to be able to arrive at similar solutions of future problems, students are expected to undertake the necessary preparation. Small-group instruction, in which students work on coursework assignments. Although they are under the direct guidance of the tutor, it is the students themselves who must arrive at appropriate solutions. Tuition sessions which combine the lecture and small-group instruction approaches. Groups are small and a significant degree of independent study is expected in preparation for each meeting. Practicals which focus on hands on technical skills. Regardless of the tuition method, active study is essential if you are to achieve good results. Most tuition sessions (except practicals and professional skill training sessions) have no mandatory attendance requirement. The number of formal contact hours gradually decreases in Years 2 and Design-Based Learning Design-Based Learning (DBL) is an educational approach which is particularly appropriate to technical and scientific subjects. It calls for students to work on design assignments as part of a team. At TU/e, Design-Based Learning achieves a number of aims: Professionalization: the content of the projects is in keeping with the requirements of the student s later professional career. Motivation: students are encouraged and challenged to take an active role in the design projects. Cooperation: students learn to work together as a team. Creativity: the focus is on the design and development of a product according to the students own vision and ideas. Integration: theoretical knowledge is applied within practical hands-on projects. All these aspects can be seen in the DBL projects undertaken as part of the Computer Science and Engineering program. Under the guidance of a tutor, groups work on the design and implementation of a (software) product, based on a description (often quite vague) of the requirements it must meet. The project will involve various disciplines

16 14 General course and program information within the general domain of computer science and IT, and will draw upon the knowledge gained in earlier program modules. A systematic project approach is applied: a work plan must be produced and maintained, interim products must be completed to set deadlines, a project report must be produced on completion, and a presentation given. There is regular consultation between the group members themselves, and between the group representatives and the DBL-coordinator in charge. All DBL projects are subject to formal assessment. Students who began the program in 2011 could earn 24 (SfS track) or 21 (Wbs track) credits from the DBL projects. In 2012 and beyond, two DBL projects, 5 credits each, are mandatory, and additional DBL projects can be taken as electives. The final project is also set up as a DBL project (10 credits). Greater structure has been incorporated into the DBL component by various means: successive design projects are of increasing complexity; the number and diversity of required skills increases over time; students are given an increasing degree of autonomy and opportunities for selfmanagement. Each DBL project devotes attention to various professional skills, which may be the subject of additional tuition or training. The two most important types of skill are: those relating to working within the team (group skills) and those which relate to communication with the outside world (communication skills). In each successive project, students also learn how to assess their own and each others performance. 2.4 Program credits and student workload Students are expected to devote 1680 hours to study each year, whereby the required sixty program credits (ECTS) available are spread as evenly as possible over the 42 weeks of the academic year. One credit represents 28 hours of study. Maintaining a regular study tempo throughout the program will therefore require approximately forty hours study a week, including attendance at lectures and private study. In other words, studying is a full-time job! Of course, the number of credits available for each module is based on an estimate of the input required: some students may require more time than others to complete the module successfully. Many students do not earn the required 60 credits per year, whereupon they will take longer than the allotted three years to graduate, unless they take action to catch up. This will often entail taking a combination of first and second year modules, or second and third year modules, in one and the same semester. This can cause timetabling clashes. Priority must always be given to the earlier module, i.e. that which should have been completed first. The Student counselors (see Section 2.8) can offer advice if necessary. They can also inform you on the new regulations on Bachelor s-before-master s ( harde knip ) and on transition arrangements for courses that are not offered anymore.

17 General course and program information Studying part-time A student wishing to take the full program on a part-time basis must devise an individual program in consultation with the Student counselor. There are no separate lectures or project sessions, and no special arrangements for part-time students. 2.5 Annual schedule: coursework and examination periods The academic year is split into two semesters: September to January and February to July. Each semester is divided into two eight-week quartiles, in which tuition is given, separated by a two-week examination period. For details, see the agenda/calendar entry within the Activities section of Study planning and enrollment for program modules Many program modules have a separate guide (available in OASE at education.tue.nl), setting out their form, structure and the educational approach applied. Students must enroll three weeks in advance (using OASE) for the program modules they wish to take. If you are not registered for a module, you will not be allowed to take interim and final tests, nor will you receive information about last-minute changes to the timetable, lecture locations, project deadlines, etc. 2.7 Cost of textbooks and materials Every effort has been made to ensure that the costs associated with taking the Computer Science and Engineering program remain within the standard guidelines. In calculating the costs, we have taken into account the purchase of a laptop or notebook computer, for which a special arrangement exists. The GEWIS Study Association is able to supply many required textbooks at reduced prices. See Section The Student counselor The Student counselors form an important link between the student body and the department. They coordinate the guidance provided to students throughout the program. They know all coaches and mentors and advise the Examinations Committee about any amendments to the Education and Examination Regulations required to meet the special needs of individual students. Students should contact the Student counselor to discuss any program-related problems, e.g. planning difficulties if you are required to

18 16 General course and program information re-take a program module. The Student counselors also monitor student progress and can advise on ways to ensure that you complete the program within the allotted period. You are encouraged to make use of their knowledge and expertise when necessary. Software Science, and Technische Informatica (intake 2010 and before) Student counselor: dr. C.J. (Roel) Bloo Office: MF Phone: (040) c.j.bloo@tue.nl Office hours: Tuesday from 11:30 to 13:15 hrs Appointments: via the educational secretariat, phone , ti.win@tue.nl Web Science Student counselor: dr. N. (Natasha) Stash Office: MF Phone: (040) n.stash@tue.nl Office hours: Wednesday from 13:30 to 15:00 hrs Appointments: by ing Ms. Stash 2.9 Student s feedback The quality of the program is monitored by the Program manager and the Study-program Committee (see Section ). This forum brings together staff, students, the Student counselors and the Study-program Manager to discuss all aspects of the educational program. Individual students are called upon to contribute to the quality of the program by providing feedback as described in the following subsections Fast feedback In case you have suggestions for improving aspects of a study component you can address the lecturer by or in person. If you prefer not to confront the lecturer personally, you have the following options: address the Education Officer of Study association GEWIS, see section 11.3; address one of the student members of the Study-program Committee, see section They are also involved in the organization of periodic group discussions with representatives of the various years; address one of the members of the Student Council, sr@gewis.nl; see section

19 General course and program information Periodic evaluations To ensure the ongoing quality of the program, a full evaluation is conducted at the end of each academic year. It looks at the program as a whole (pass rates, average time requirement). Next to that students are requested to complete an online survey about the program modules held during the previous quartiles. The results are discussed by the Study-Program Committee. Students experiences and comments are of immense value in improving the program wherever possible Examinations In addition to the examinations held between quartiles, the program includes two full, formal assessments: one upon completion of the first year, the so-called P-exam, and the final examination which, if passed, confers the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Ceremonies for handing over the certificates in question are organized twice a year, in September and March. Note that you have to register for the formal assessments (in OASE). The requirements for all examinations are listed in the Education and Examination Regulations (OER), see the Appendix Exemptions Full information about possible exemptions from (components of) an examination is given in Article 3.10 of the Education and Examination Regulations Registration Students wishing to enter for an examination should first read the conditions and prerequirements listed in the OER (see the Appendix). The registration deadlines for written examinations are shown in the Academic year agenda at education.tue.nl. Students who fail to register in time may sit the examination, but their papers will not be graded and no credits will be awarded. To register for an examination (or withdraw a prior registration) you must use the OASE system (see also You are permitted to register for the examination in each program module up to three times. A fourth registration requires permission from the Student counselor, who may impose additional conditions or requirements. In most cases, they will ask you to produce a realistic study schedule for the subject concerned Right of review Students may review their graded examination papers at any time within twenty days of the date of the examination. You should make an appointment to do so with the

20 18 General course and program information tutor who is to grade the paper. It is advisable to do so as soon as possible after the examination Legal rights A student can appeal against any decision relating to an examination. In the first instance, you should try to reach an amicable agreement with the tutor concerned or the Examinations Committee of your own department. The Secretary of the Examinations Committee for the Computer Science Department is J.M.L.G. Sanders, room MF 3.068, j.m.l.g.sanders@tue.nl. If no mutually satisfactory outcome can be reached, an appeal may be submitted in writing to the Examinations Appeals Board. Decisions taken by the Examinations Committee with which you may not agree include: refusal to grant an exemption the result or grade awarded the number of credits awarded (which is of particular importance if it will affect your grant entitlement). Further information about the appeals procedure is included in the Student Statute: Examination frequency The program modules which are graded by means of a written final test usually have two examination sessions per year: the regular examination and the re-sit. The regular examination is held during the examination period immediately following the quartile in which the program module was given. The re-sit is held in the subsequent examination period, or in the case of the program modules given during the fourth quartile, during the interim period. See Appendix 1 of the Education and Examination Regulations. Even where a program module is discontinued, there will generally be an opportunity to re-sit the examination during the next academic year. For further details, see the individual module guides (at Changes to the curriculum The curriculum (study program) is subject to ongoing improvement and updating. This may involve the replacement of a particular program module, a group of modules, or a more drastic revision of the entire curriculum such as those being implemented in 2011 and Where such changes are likely to impact a large number of students, a transition arrangement is put in place. Where the changes affect only a few individual students, suitable arrangements are made by the Student counselor, acting on behalf of the Examinations Committee.

21 General course and program information 19 There can be minor changes to the program at any time of year. For example, it may be necessary to alter the timetable because of staff absence. The latest information can always be found at After graduation The department offers three Master s programs, all given in English, which follow on from the Bachelor s program in Computer Science and Engineering. They are: Business Information Systems (BIS) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), incorporating the specialist Information Security Technology (IST) track, and the international track Service Design and Engineering (EIT-SDE). Embedded Systems (ES), incorporating the international track Embedded Systems (EIT-ES) Teacher training in Computer Science Students who have successfully completed the Bachelor s program and who wish to enter the teaching profession may apply for the specialist Computer Science track of the two-year Master s program in Science Education and Communication (SEC) at the Eindhoven School of Education (see eindhoven-school-of-education/), thus obtaining a full (i.e. grade-one) teaching qualification in computer science. Note that the SEC-program is given entirely in Dutch. Alternative routes include a combination of the BIS, ES or CSE program with the SEC program to form a dual degree program. This requires students to gain a total of 150 credits but, as the name suggests, confers two degrees including a recognized teaching qualification. If you wish to take the SEC program having first completed one of the three Master s programs listed in the previous paragraph, you will already have earned 60 credits whereupon the SEC program can be completed in only one year. It is also possible to obtain a grade-two teaching qualification in computer science and in mathematics (allowing you to teach first classes in secondary school) within your Bachelor program: for generation 2011 (and before) by choosing the educational minor offered by the Eindhoven School of Education, and for generation 2012 and beyond by choosing two dedicated elective packages offered by the Eindhoven School of Education. Note that both the minor and these related packages are offered in Dutch only.

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25 3 General information on program 2012 and Program structure The TU/e introduced a new curriculum for all bachelor programs in Information on the Bachelor College principles can be found at education/tue-bachelor-college/. Each program in the Bachelor College has the same structure: Major (90 credits); Basis (30 credits); USE package (15 credits); Electives (45 credits). Majors Software Science and Web Science Both majors provide a thorough introduction to the basics of computer science. Where Software Science addresses technical domains in depth, Web Science incorporates fields like sociology and psychology in order to understand and contribute to the development of the Web and internet applications. The majors Software Science and Web Science are organized in coherent and well-structured streams ( leerlijnen ), each covering a number of related topics. More information on the streams is provided in Section 3.3. Basis All Bachelor College programs share a number of courses that underpin the Eindhoven engineering profile: 23

26 24 General information on program 2012 and 2013 Calculus: for bridging the gap between high-school mathematics (i.e. learning outcomes of Wiskunde B) and the mathematical knowledge and skills required in the various engineering disciplines; Applied physical sciences: basic knowledge in Natural Sciences including scientific methods; Introduction to Modeling: for providing the basics of modeling at various abstraction levels, which is considered to be a core engineering competency; Design: for providing knowledge and skills in various design methodologies; Humanities & social sciences (USE): for providing a basis for the USE packages, positioning the engineering profession in a societal context including ethical issues. Professional skills: focuses on communication (both writing and presentation skills), planning and organizing, reflection, team work, and dealing with (scientific) information. Practicing these skills has been embedded in the major program, spread out over various courses and over three years. See Section 3.5 for more information. In the sequel they will be referred to as Basic courses. USE package Since artifacts are created in a certain context, for a specific purpose, they have impact: on the future individual user, on the business that produces or uses the artifact, and on society as a whole. The future engineer will become more important as a link between technology and society. For this purpose the USE packages have been introduced. In ten packages of 15 credits each are offered, each organized around a theme, and each comprising an exploratory subject, a deepening subject and an applied subject/project (5 credits each). In each package staff members from Humanities & Social Sciences and from technical disciplines are involved. You can choose freely from the palet of packages, though for international students the choice is limited to eight packages since two are offered in Dutch only. Most of the themes of the current USE packages are linked to the strategic research areas and institutes of the TU/e. Electives The Bachelor College offers you a lot of scope to fill in your study program in your own way. During your study and student time you will experience an important process of personal and professional development. The program is therefore designed so that you can ensure that your study is closely related to your own ambitions and interests. That means that you can decide the direction of your development yourself. You can choose from a wide range of subjects and packages. In the first year you can choose any course from a different major or from one of the elective packages as long as you satisfy the prerequisites, and provided it does not overlap with the contents of your major components and it fits within your schedule. The predefined elective packages offer you the options to deepen your knowledge of your own discipline, and/or to learn

27 General information on program 2012 and more about a different discipline, and to optionally combine it with one of the TU/e s strategic areas of research: Energy, Health and Smart Mobility. In Section 3.4 more information on electives is provided. 3.2 Objectives and qualifications The overall objective of the bachelor program is to train and educate young professionals who are able to progress into an appropriate Master s program and/or are prepared to embark upon a professional career in the field of software science or web science. Students are therefore expected to: 1. acquire cognitive skills relating to computer science and engineering; 2. acquire practical capabilities and skills relating to software design (the Web Science major focuses on complex internet-based applications, while the Software Science track is more concerned with technical applications); 3. acquire professional and generic academic skills Qualifications Students who complete the program are awarded a BSc degree, which is evidence of the following skills and competencies: Basic knowledge and skills in computer science and engineering: familiarity with basic concepts related to Software Science/Web Science, and a subset of other computer science domains; a thorough technical and scientific understanding of software and software systems; the ability to rapidly deduct the essence of such systems, to acquaint him/herself with those systems and to judge its merits. Software design: the ability to develop programs or software systems in an effective and structured manner, whereby those systems will perform the tasks expected of them accurately and efficiently; the ability to analyze any software system in terms of its behavioral aspects, including performance; further to this analysis, the ability to adapt and improve the system where necessary; the ability to document all findings and activities for future reference.

28 26 General information on program 2012 and 2013 General academic skills: the ability to acquire further knowledge in the field of computer science and to do so independently; an awareness of the position and importance of computer science within society, of the rapid changes, both positive and negative, which information technology can bring about, and the ability to reflect on such changes; the ability to work effectively within a team; the ability to impart information, ideas and solutions to either fellow specialists or a lay public; the ability to plan and organize one s own work as well as a software development project. 3.3 Computer Science streams The subjects in the curriculum of the majors have been grouped into a number of streams: a coherent set of courses that address a subdomain of computer science and engineering. Software Science and Web Science differ in the extent the various subdomains are addressed. A brief description of each subdomain is given below. Theory and algorithms Here theory necessary for specifying (software)systems and for reasoning about behavioral aspects like correctness and efficiency are discussed. Also elementary data structures and algorithms, and criteria for classifying algorithms are treated. Contact persons: dr. H.J. Haverkort and dr. E.P. de Vink. Software development In this subdomain, students first learn how to write computer programs in a standard programming language, and to do so in a manner which takes aspects such as ease of maintenance, robustness, usability, efficiency and accuracy into account. The programming language used is JAVA. On top of that, the process of developing large software systems is adressed, elaborating on various methods and tools for managing such processes. Contact person: prof.dr. M.G.J. v.d. Brand. Information systems In this subdomain, students learn how large-scale information systems are built and modified. Special attention is devoted to business information systems. Contact person: prof.dr.ir. W.M.P. v.d. Aalst.

29 General information on program 2012 and System architecture and networks This stream addresses the questions which components are necessary for setting up software and computer systems, and how to organize the communication between these components in a secure way. Contact person: dr. T. Ozcelebi. Web technology In this subdomain students learn technical aspects of the internet, like hypermedia, dedicated communication protocols and data formats. Special attention is paid to the Semantic Web, where you can reason about data in order to find information and to do business. You also learn how to analyze and mine data from information systems on the Web to optimize information services and navigation structures. Contact person: dr. G.H.L. Fletcher ICT in context Information technology is used in a wide variety of settings, each requiring specific interaction modes. How can one design a usable interface? Next to technical methodologies one needs to have a basic understanding of psychology, and more specific of psychological aspects of interaction and cognitive processes while using information technology. Also, to understand how people interact with each other on the Web and how people and companies do business on the Web, we need to understand sociology in an on-line setting. Contact person: prof.dr. P.M.E. De Bra. In the table below an overview of the streams, including the scheduling of their specific study components, is presented for the majors Software Science (SfS) and Web Science (WbS) respectively. Code Study component name SfS WbS Yr.qrt Yr.qrt Theory and algorithms 2IT60 Logic and set theory IL50 Data structures IT70 Automata and process theory 1.4 2IT50 Discrete structures IO90 DBL Algorithms 2.2 2ILC0 Algorithms 3.2 Software development 2IP90 Programming IPC0 Programming methods IW80 Software specification and testing 2.3 continued on next page

30 28 General information on program 2012 and 2013 continued from previous page Code Study component name SfS WbS Yr.qrt Yr.qrt 2IPD0 Software engineering and architecture IPE0 Software/Web engineering project Information systems 2ID50 Data modeling and databases IIC0 Business information systems System architecture and networks 2IC30 Computer systems 1.2 2IO70 DBL Embedded systems 1.3 2IC60 Computer networks and security INC0 Operating systems 3.1 Web technology 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 1.3 2ID60 Web technology 2.2 2IS70 DBL App development 2.3 2IID0 Web analytics 3.2 ICT in context 0HV10 Introduction to psychology & technology 1.1 2ID40 Human technology interaction 1.4 0HV80 HTI in social context Electives You have to define part of your study program yourself by filling in the elective part of 45 credits. In the computer science field, the following coherent packages, 15 credits each, are offered (between brackets the target group is given, i.e. Software Science (SfS) and/or Web Science (WbS)): Interactive intelligent systems (SfS, WbS) Process analytics and systems (SfS, WbS) Web technology (SfS), contains courses from the WbS major System architecture (WbS), contains courses from the SfS major Algorithmics (WbS), contains courses from the SfS major Game ontwerp (SfS, WbS), at Utrecht University; in Dutch only Multi-core programming (SfS), in development; will be offered from 2014/15 on Security (SfS), in development; will be offered from 2014/15 on Computer Science research project (WbS, SfS), in development; will be offered from 2014/15 on.

31 General information on program 2012 and Information on these packages can be found at the sites en/programs/bachelor_college/electives_ss/ and nl/en/programs/bachelor_college/electives_ws/. Next to the above packages, students are free to choose from all courses and packages offered by all other departments, provided they do not overlap with the mandatory study components and provided that the grand total of electives is coherent. The Examinations Committee has to approve of each student s choice of electives. If this choice contains at least two predefined coherent packages, the grand total is considered to be coherent. The student must submit at the end of the first year a written proposal for the grand elective program to the Examinations Committee. Students must also justify their choice with regard to their plans and ambitions and with an eye to the engineer s field of professional practice. The Faculty coach can assist you in this regard. More on the regulations can be found in the Education and Examinations Regulations, art In the first year, students that take either Software Science or Web Science are supposed to take two elective study components, in quartile 2 and 4 respectively. In order to get permission for enrollment of these electives, you need to send a request to the Student counselor by filling in an electronic form. This form can be found in due time on the site An overview of all electives offered can be found at the Bachelor College site on electives. Students that combine two majors choose major components from the second major as electives. 3.5 Professional skills In addition to professional knowledge and engineering skills, graduates need skills to exercise their profession. This includes skills on communication, reflection, planning and organization. Therefore each major includes the professional skills basic course, which is worth five credits. The skill lines are: presentation, writing, cooperation, reflection, planning and organization, looking up and processing (scientific) information. These skill lines are embedded in the study components of the major, as are the five credits associated with it. The total number of hours per skill line is spread over the three years of the degree program, giving individual students three assessment opportunities

32 30 General information on program 2012 and 2013 per skill line. You have to pass the skill assessment in order to complete the study component in which it is embedded. The lecturer uses an assessment form to evaluate and assess specific skills. This form is then entered into your digital file. You successfully complete the professional skills basic module once all skill assessments (and thus all skill lines) have been completed with a passing grade. In the table below for each skill line the embedding study component in the first two years is listed, as is the percentage of time it consumes within that study component. Skill Software Science Web Science Perc. Embedded in study component of time * 2PS11 Collaborating 1 2IO70 DBL ES 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 10% 2PS21 Presenting 1 2IO70 DBL ES 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 4% 2PS31 Writing 1 2IO70 DBL ES 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 9% 2PS41 Reflecting 1 2IO70 DBL ES 2ID40 Human-techn. interact. 2% 2PS51 Planning & organ. 1 2IO70 DBL ES 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 6% 2PS61 Information handling 1 2IP90 Programming 2IP90 Programming 3% 2PS12 Collaborating 2 2IO90 DBL Algorithms 2IS70 DBL App development 5% 2PS22 Presenting 2 2IO90 DBL Algorithms 2IS70 DBL App development 7% 2PS32 Writing 2 2IC70 Comp.netw.& secur. 2IC70 Comp.netw.& secur. 7% 2PS42 Reflecting 2 2IO90 DBL Algorithms 2IS70 DBL App development 2% 2PS52 Planning & organ. 2 2IO90 DBL Algorithms 2IS70 DBL App development 6% 2PS62 Information handling 2 2IC70 Comp.netw.& secur. 2IC70 Comp.netw.& secur. 3% * with respect to 5 ects (=140 hours study load) 3.6 The first year Purpose of the first year The first year of the Bachelor s program is in the nature of a foundation course (known in Dutch as the Propedeuse). Students are of course expected to gain considerable specialist knowledge in the field of computer science itself, but the first year has three additional purposes: Introduction and orientation: what does computer science actually entail, and what are the differences between the majors Software Science and Web Science? Selection: only students who receive a positive recommendation at the end of the first year are allowed to progress to the second year (see section 3.6.3); Direction: which major/bachelor program is most appropriate? Students are expected to take a full and active part in the coursework and projects in order to ascertain as soon as possible whether computer science is indeed the right choice of discipline, and whether the chosen major is most appropriate.

33 General information on program 2012 and Transferring from one major to another First-year students who are not yet sure which major they wish to follow are advised to use the elective part in the first year to take study components of the other major(s) they are interested in. Having made your final choice, it will be possible to catch up on any components you have missed by taking them during the second or third year. Note that completed study components of the original major that are not part of the new major can be used as electives in the new major. Students who have chosen their major at the beginning of the program but who later decide they would prefer to study the other can generally transfer at any time during the first two quartiles without affecting their study progress. It will be possible to catch up with the modules you have missed during the second year. Note that with a negative binding study recommendation for the major Software Science you cannot take the Web Science major in the second year anymore, and vice versa. See the details in Section The binding study recommendation At the end of each semester, first-year students are given a recommendation with regard to the further direction of their studies, known as the study advice. The first is purely for your information and guidance. The second, however, is binding: if it seems that you are unlikely to complete the entire program successfully, you will not be permitted to progress to the second year. There are three types of study advice: A positive recommendation (40 credits or more from study components of the Propedeuse program). The Examinations Committee will permit students with a positive study recommendation to take all study components in the second-year program. A negative binding study recommendation (fewer than 40 credits). Students given a negative study recommendation are not permitted to continue the Computer Science and Engineering program and may not re-apply to do so for a period of three years. Note that a negative binding study recommendation is issued for the BSc program (not per major), hence excluding both majors for continuation. A deferred study advice: a student may be granted a deferred study advice if he or she has failed to make the necessary progress due to exceptional personal circumstances, such as illness, disability, unforeseen family commitments or pregnancy. In most cases, the student will be required to make up half of the shortfall in firstyear credits during the second year. The Student counselor should be informed of any exceptional personal circumstances as soon as possible. Detailed information about the study advice will be given during the kick-off meetings at the start of each quartile. The terms and conditions attaching to the binding study advice are stated in the Education and Examination Regulations, Article 6.5 (see the Appendix.

34 32 General information on program 2012 and 2013 For generation 2011 a different bsa arrangement is still in place. For further information you have to contact the Student counselor (see Section 2.8) First-year examination Year 1 culminates in a formal examination and associated first-year (called Propedeuse) certificate in Computer Science and Engineering. To pass the examination, you must have completed all program components with at least a pass mark of 6 (out of 10). Note: students must register (through OASE at to take the first-year examination. There is no automatic assessment as you might have been used to at school! 3.7 Enrolling = participating = completing The philosophy of the Bachelor College is that when you participate actively during the tuition period of a study component, you should be able to complete it with a sufficient grade. Therefore interim tests are mandatory. If you are not able to participate in an interim test or do not hand in any work, then the grade of the test will be marked as 0. If you do not participate in a final test, then you may not register for the retake of that final test in the same academic year. When you register for a component, you are expected to participate actively, and consequently you are automatically registered for the interim tests and for the final test. Also, when failing the examination, you are automatically registered for the retake! Since you are allowed to take examinations at most three times per component, and because a no-show counts for one attempt, you should withdraw for a component as soon as you decide not to participate anymore and/or not to take the next final test. You may withdraw no later than five working days before the final test or retake is to take place. The final grade for a first-year study component is determined on the basis of an examination, consisting of at least two interim tests and a final test. A maximum of 70% of the final grade is derived from the grade for the final test. The remainder is divided among the other interim tests. To pass the examination, the final test must be passed with at least a 5.0. Furthermore, all professional skills assessments associated with the study component in question should have been passed. For second- and third-year study components at least one interim test is required, next to the final test. 3.8 Honors program Some students will appreciate an even greater challenge than is offered by the standard program. They can combine majors, possibly leading to a double bachelor degree, or

35 General information on program 2012 and take extra electives. Another possibility is to participate in the Honors program. In the Honors Track of your choice you are challenged to take the lead in your own development and in the project you are doing. You get the chance to work together with students from other departments, to meet inspiring coaches, to explore the forefront of knowledge and to meet with people from industry. You will be challenged to deliver excellent results, do scientific research, solve societal problems or build a professional network. This program can be taken in the second and third years alongside the regular program (30 credits extra). One has to apply in order to be admitted to the Honors program. The application procedure starts in Spring Further information can be found at honors_academy/introduction_for_first_year_students/. 3.9 Student guidance From the time you enroll, there are various people you can turn to for assistance, such as the Student counselor, a Faculty coach and a Student mentor Faculty coach Before the start of the first semester, students are divided into small groups and assigned a faculty member as their coach throughout the bachelor program. There will be several meetings devoted to help you make certain choices, to decide which options suit you best. Where appropriate, the coach will refer you to the Student counselor for further advice Student mentor During the first semester of the first year every student will be assigned a student mentor. He or she is a senior student who can help you with the practical matters that you have to deal with relating to your study. In particular, the skills you ll need for studying succesfully will be explained by the student mentor Student counselor The student counselors coordinate the guidance provided to students throughout the program. They know the formal regulations concerning program amendments in case of delay or transfers, and advise the Examinations Committee on alternations of individual programs. See section 2.8 for more information.

36 34 General information on program 2012 and The quarterly kick-off meetings Every quartile a kick-off meeting is organized by the Student counselors for first- and second-year students to provide information about the organization and regulations of the program. These gatherings are scheduled under code 2IC00 P-colloquium and 2IC02 Kick-off meeting second year; relevant documents will be published in the course web page of 2IC00 and 2IC02 respectively at Orientation on professional career In order to orient yourself on the profession of a software science engineer and/or web science engineer, some mandatory company visits are organized in the first semester for first-year students. The dates and companies will be posted in due time under code 2IC00. Also, on a voluntarily basis, one can attend company lectures and visits organized by the study association GEWIS (see section 11.3) CANS prevention The law on working and studying conditions obligates the University to offer all students a workshop on computer screen work to prevent RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or CANS as it is called nowadays (Complaints Arm, Neck, Shoulder). The department offers this workshop in the third quartile of the first year. Participation is obligatory and will therefore be registered. The workshop will be scheduled under code 2IC00 P-colloquium in due time. The workshop will last 1 hour and is especially meant for employees and students who work regularly and/or for extended periods behind a computer screen. During the workshop considerable attention will be paid to the development of CANS, its causes and especially how it can be prevented. Besides the theoretical approach, extensive attention will be paid to the practical issues. As workshopparticipant you actively take part in the programme and you will learn to be aware of your own posture Language The language of the program is English. Coursework, essays, reports, etc. must be in English. This does not hold for electives that are offered in Dutch only. Each quartile, short refresher courses in English will be available to those who feel they need to brush up their language skills. One has to register through the OASE system (in quartile 1: 9ST17 Remedial English for first year bachelor students; in Quartile 1, 2, 3, and 4: 9ST12 English skills 1). Also, a follow-up course can be taken in quartiles 3 and 4 (9ST13 English skills 2).

37 General information on program 2012 and For international students, Dutch courses are offered every quartile. The first course for beginners is 9ST40 Dutch for beginners, students, and the follow-up course is STA42 Dutch intermediate (employees and students). In case you are interested to take one of these courses please inform the study advisor in order to get permission for registration. Please note that these language courses do not form part of the regular study program although credits are granted for passing the examination. Information on language courses can be found at the site of the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication: for_communication_language_technology/.

38 36 General information on program 2012 and 2013

39 4 Software Science 4.1 Program overview Generation 2012 and beyond Purple slots indicate the Basic courses, white slots the major study components, orange slots electives or USE (E-U: elective course or a course from a USE-package). 37

40 38 Software Science 4.2 1st year A detailed program of the first year of the Software Science program is given in the following table: Quartile Code Study Component Credits Major IP90 Programming 5 1 2IT60 Logic and set theory 5 2 2IC30 Computer systems 5 3 2IL50 Data structures 5 3 2IO70 DBL Embedded systems 5 4 2IT70 Automata and process theory 5 Basic components WAB0 Calculus variant A 5 2 3NAB0 (*) Physics for technology conceptual 5 3 0LAB0 (**) Introduction to modeling 5 4 0SAB0 USE: Ethics and history of technology 5 Electives 10 2, 4 2 x 5 One is free to choose another variant of this course: 3NBB0 One is free to choose one of the other variants of this course: 0LBB0, 0LCB0, 0LDB Joint first semester: Fontys ICT and TU/e Software Science International students who are not yet certain whether they are better suited to a scientific/academic program or a more practice-oriented course such as that in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) offered by Fontys, can opt for a first-semester program which includes study components at both TU/e and Fontys. To do so, you must enroll with both institutes (one will be your main enrollment and the other a subsidiary enrollment). Having completed one or two quartiles, you can then decide which program you wish to continue. The program of this joint first semester is: Quartile 1 ECTS Quartile 2 ECTS TU/e 2WAB0 Calculus variant A 5 2IC30 Computer systems 5 2IT60 Logic and set theory 5 workshop JAVA 0 Fontys PRO1 Programming in C PRO2 Programming in C EDB1 Databases 1 3 EDB2 Databases 2 3 IDE Integrated development env. 3

41 Software Science 39 If you decide to continue your studies at TU/e you will be granted an exemption for module 2IP90 Programming provided you achieved a mark of 7 or more for both Fontys programming modules. You must nevertheless take a short hands-on course in JAVA programming before beginning the second semester, and must complete the first-year module 3NAB0 Physics for technology at some point during Year 2, as well as an additional elective module. It is also possible to transfer to the Web Science track if you so wish. More information on Fontys University of Applied Science and the ICT program it offers can be found at this site: communication.technology.hbo.ict.english.eindhoven aspx nd year A detailed program of the second year of the Software Science program is given in the following table: Quartile Code Study Component Credits Major IT50 Discrete structures 5 2 2ID50 Datamodelling and databases 5 2 2IO90 DBL Algorithms 5 3 2IPC0 Programming methods 5 3 2IW80 Software specification & testing 5 4 2IC60 Computer networks & security 5 4 2DI90 Probability theory & statistics 5 Basic components 5 1 7NAB0 (*) Design 5 Electives 20 1, 2, 3, 4 4 * 5 One is free to choose one of the other variants of this course: 7NBB0, 7NCB0

42 40 Software Science

43 5 Web Science 5.1 Program overview Purple slots indicate the Basic courses, white slots the major study components, orange slots electives or USE (E-U: elective course or a course from a USE-package). 41

44 42 Web Science 5.2 1st year A detailed program of the first year of the Web Science program is given in the following table: Quartile Code Study Component Credits Major HV10 Introduction Psychology and technology 5 1 2IP90 Programming 5 2 2IT60 Logic and set theory 5 3 2IL50 Data structures 5 3 2IO80 DBL Hypermedia 5 4 2ID40 Human-technology interaction 5 Basic components WAB0 Calculus variant A 5 2 3NAB0 (*) Physics for technology conceptual 5 3 0LAB0 (**) Introduction to modeling 5 4 0SAB0 USE: Ethics and history of technology 5 Electives 10 2, 4 2 * 5 One is free to choose another variant of this course: 3NBB0 One is free to choose one of the other variants of this course: 0LBB0, 0LCB0, 0LDB nd year A detailed program of the second year of the Web Science program is given in the following table: Quartile Code Study Component Credits Major IT50 Discrete structures 5 2 2ID50 Datamodelling and databases 5 2 2ID60 Web technology 5 3 2IPC0 Programming methods 5 3 2IS70 DBL App development 5 4 2IC60 Computer networks & security 5 4 2DI90 Probability theory & statistics 5 Basic components 5 1 7NAB0 (*) Design 5 Electives 20 1, 2, 3, 4 4 * 5 One is free to choose one of the other variants of this course: 7NBB0, 7NCB0

45 6 Combined program in Software Science and Web Science It is also possible to follow a study program which combines both majors. You will then be required to complete all study components from both majors. Provided you have passed all study components of both majors by the time you sit the final examination, both majors will be shown on your degree certificate. 6.1 Program overview Purple slots indicate the Basic courses, white slots the major study components, orange slots electives or USE. 43