Additional module in computer sciences - APPSINF

The APPSINF option “additional module in computer sciences” enables bachelor students in computer science to deepen their knowledge of certain themes in computer science that differ from those seen in their computer science major as well as from the themes addressed in the Computer Science Masters program.

 

The option does not allow the students to anticipate courses that are normally present in the Computer Science Masters program.

 

Most of the activities proposed in this option are focused on the use of information technology to address the organizational needs of enterprises. A variety of themes are addressed such as the place of information systems in enterprises, project management taking account the non-technical needs of enterprises, human-computer interaction, …

 

After having completed this option, the student will have acquired the following skills:

 

·        Describing the operation of an information system in the context of an enterprise;

·        Designing and developing an information system and justifying the choices made in relation to the operation of an enterprise;

·        Analysing and adapting an existing information system;
 

·        Describing the issues concerning the interaction between man and machine;

·        Designing and developing a human-computer interface and justify the choices made in relation to the issues that concern human-computer interaction;

·        Analysing and adapting an existing interface to provide a better human-computer interaction;
 

·        Giving a convincing demonstration of a developed software system;

·        Presenting a product convincingly by means of a multimedia presentation;

·        Working efficiently in small groups (4 computer science students);

·        Understanding the managerial, human and economic issues of an IT project and mastering the tools and methods to manage these issues.