Informatics
Study programme title in Est.
Informaatika
Study programme title in Engl.
Informatics
TalTech study programme code
IAIB17
MER study programme code
175317
Study programme version code
IAIB17/24
Faculty / college
I - School of Information Technologies
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Ago Luberg
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor study
ECTS credits
180
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Informatics and Information Technology
Broad area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Study field
Information and Communication Technologies
Curriculum group
Software and applications development and analysis
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The goal of the study programme is to prepare specialists who are able to work in software development industry in different roles, Show more...
know and are able to apply sophisticated technologies that are used in innovative applications and are well prepared to continue studies in informatics, computer science and other IT related master programme.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
The graduate:
- knows the terms and principles of computer science, Show more...
information systems and software engineering, that allow to understand the basis of the rapidly changing information technology;
- is able to understand the relation of theory and practice, able to apply the theoretical results and is able to think on different level of abstraction;
- is able to find a software-based solution to interdisciplinary problems by using modern technologies and tools and applying best engineering practices;
- knows and is able to apply modern methods of software modelling, development and testing;
- is able to create enduring software with high usability;
- is able to document and explain the solutions created;
- has an experience in teamwork in projects and modern software development technology;
- has an understanding of professional responsibility, social, legal, ethical and cultural problems in IT;
- is open-minded and prepared for life-long learning and continuing the studies on Master level.
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.
Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
36.0
Core studies
90.0
Special studies
30.0
Free choice courses
12.0
Graduation thesis
12.0
Total
180.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Informatics
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       MINOR SPECIALITY MODULE: Informatics
    Aims
    To give the students interested in Informatics, especially the students studying various technical fields, Show more...
    a possibility to study the key subjects of Informatics programme in regular and purposeful manner, and to obtain the Informatics specialization as the secondary one. To prepare the students acquiring the secondary specialization for jobs of this kind, and to continue the studies at Informatics Master programme.
    Learning outcomes
    The student who has passed the secondary specialization module: Show more...

    - can create interdisciplinary connections between informatics and his/her main specialization fields;
    - knows theoretical basis and practical applications of the field of software development, can identify and critically analyse trends and actual issues of the field;
    - has adequate background to have a basic job in the field of software development and to continue studies on master level at program of Informatics and related fields.
    Compulsory courses:
    Course title
    Course code
    ECTS credits
    Hours per week
    Lectures
    Practices
    Exercises
    E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
    Teaching semester
    Introduction to Information Technology
    ITI0101
    6.0
    4.0
    4.0
    0.0
    0.0
    E
    S
    Introduction to Programming
    ITI0102
    6.0
    4.0
    1.0
    3.0
    0.0
    E
    S
    Computer programming
    ITI0202
    6.0
    4.0
    1.0
    3.0
    0.0
    E
    K
    Algorithms and Data Structures
    ITI0204
    6.0
    4.0
    2.0
    1.0
    1.0
    E
    S
    Foundations of Cyber Security
    ITI0216
    6.0
    4.0
    1.0
    3.0
    0.0
    E
    K
    Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
    YMX0030
    6.0
    4.0
    2.0
    0.0
    2.0
    E
    K
    Higher Mathematics I
    YMX0221
    6.0
    6.0
    1.0
    0.0
    5.0
    E
    SK
    Total: 42.0 ECTS credits
    Elective courses:
    Course title
    Course code
    ECTS credits
    Hours per week
    Lectures
    Practices
    Exercises
    E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
    Teaching semester
    Academic Communication in English
    HLI0070
    3.0
    2.0
    0.0
    2.0
    0.0
    E
    SK
    Engineering Ethics
    HPP0300
    3.0
    2.0
    1.0
    0.0
    1.0
    A
    S
    Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    TMJ0130
    3.0
    2.0
    0.5
    0.0
    1.5
    H
    SK
    Total: at least 3.0 ECTS credits