Bachelor in Computer science

The main objective of the programme is to provide general and specific skills in the field of computer science, as described in the learning outcomes, with the aim of allowing direct continuation to graduated studies, mainly the Master's degree in computing sciences, even if the Bachelor's degree can also lead to other paths of study or be valued in a professional career.

In particular, depending on their choice of elective courses, the graduates have direct access to the Master's degree in bioinformatics and modelling or the Master degree in Cybersecurity.

For university IT graduates, most career opportunities will open after completing a Master's degree in the domain.

At the end of the study cycle, the student will so have acquired:

• The capacity to develop an IT project, thanks to the various lectures in programming, algorithmics and software engineering

• The mastery of major computing topics, in particular operating systems and computers architecture, algorithmics, databases, software engineering, networking, programming languages and the bio-informatics

• The capacity to search information and to inquire and to express himself/herself both in French and in English, thanks to the language courses and to the various essays, homeworks and projects

• The capacity to develop auto-learning strategies and adapt in order to maintain a high level of knowledge and the ability to use computing tools

• Open-mindedness to other disciplines, according to personal tastes or the desire to begin further studies (biology and biochemistry related to bioinformatics, electronics, economics and management, systems administration...)

The programme helps students acquire the technical know-how and fundamental scientific knowledge in computer science, as well as general skills, in particular technical English language and an introduction to other scientific disciplines.

The studies are organized around two main focuses:

• A basic training in fundamental and theoretical computer science, as well as in the related scientific and mathematical matters

• A project-based learning leading to the acquisition of the practical and technical skills in computing

Learning activities are illustrated by lots of examples and case studies directly related to the research areas of the teaching staff, effectively preparing the student for the 2^nd cycle of study.

Every block includes individual and group projects and a transversal project developing the student's the capacity to exploit the skills and knowledge and to present his/her results with appropriate arguments.

Each academic year, the student has to follow elective courses in other scientific disciplines.

During most practical activities, teaching assistants directly help the students. Furthermore, several are specially organized (in computing, mathematics and physics) for students who suffer a lack of preparation.