TU Chemnitz, Fakultät für Informatik: Department of Computer Science: Study Programs
Diploma Programme Computer Science
Informatics (Dipl.-Inf.)
Studying the degree programme Computer Science (Dipl.-Inf.) offered by Chemnitz University of Technology represents a well-balanced compromise between learning about genuine theoretical basics of informatics and practical skills in handling and applying tools of informatics. This is achieved by means of a broad foundation course programme, one area of specialisation which can freely be chosen, one additional minor subject as well as a comprehensive offer of practical work.
This combination of theoretical as well as practical skills and knowledge enables the holder of the diploma to participate in research, development and application of informatics tools, to contribute to the further enhancement of informatics as a scientific discipline and to design and implement computer-aided information and control systems. A degree holder in Informatics (Dipl.-Inf.) will be able to design and develop such systems, to evaluate them, to plan their applications and to manage, start up and maintain their installations. All this is based on the understanding of precise descriptions by means of formal languages and the comprehension of processes and efficiency of technical and societal information systems. Furthermore, the degree holders will learn about methods and tools and possess skills and knowledge in the field of system analysis and integration and development and maintenance of complex informatics systems.
For the dialogue with users and as their partner when looking for solutions for their problems by help of informatics the graduated information scientist will have to be open-minded for communication and able to appropriately formulate job definitions so that they can be solved by means of informatics. Degree holders will have the ability to cooperate on an interdisciplinary level and the required societal sense of responsibility.
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| Entry Requirements: | General qualification for university entrance | |
| Standard Duration: | 9 terms | |
| Award: | Diplom-Informatiker/in (Dipl.-Inf.) | |
| Start Date: | Winter term |
The degree provides for sophisticated activities such as in the following fields:
- Computer industry: Design, planning or production of computers
- Telecommunications industry
- Media industry: Simulation of virtual worlds
- Transportation and automotive industry
- Traditional industrial sectors: Machine and electrical industry, environmental and energy engineering
- Service Sector: Trade, banks, insurances, consultancy, data processing in the public sector
- Research and teaching at universities, universities of applied sciences and research facilities
Particular importance is attached to the ability of students to adapt to changing practical conditions in the field of information processing and to the proactive participation in this change. A continuous education during the entire professional life is therefore a necessity.
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Basic Studies
The basic studies comprise the first four terms. Students will be taught the principles of practical and theoretical informatics as well as computer engineering, mathematics and the chosen minors. To provide the same know-how to all students the basic studies are organised more rigidly, i.e. a timetable prescribes compulsory courses.
The lectures of Informatics in the basic studies form the core units of the education. They convey basic knowledge on programming skills, the structure and operation methods of digital computers as well as theoretical foundations of Informatics. They are complemented by practical exercises, work placements and seminars. Seminars are interactive courses, each participant presents one topic of the subject.
The following courses are compulsory in the basic studies:
- Mathematics I - IV
- Practical informatics:
- Algorithm and programming
- Data structures
- Advanced computer language
- Hardware work placement
- Software work placement
- Computer engineering:
- Digital technology
- Computer organisation
- Low-level programming
- Theoretical informatics:
- Theoretical informatics I and II
- Minor Subject
In their basic studies students choose a minor subject for their entire duration of study in order to acquire substantiated skills beyond the specific field of Informatics. This enables students to solve problems in informatics within a particular application area and to communicate with colleagues of this special field.
Currently, the minor subject can be chosen from the following list:
- Applied mechanics
- Vocational education and training
- Business economics
- Electronics
- English in everyday and technical communication
- Construction design
- Mathematics
- Operations research
- Print and media technology
- Production engineering
- Psychology
- Environmental engineering
- Process engineering
The range of minor subjects is continuously being extended. Upon application it is also possible to combine additional subjects offered at Chemnitz University of Technology as minors for the study of Informatics.
The basic studies are completed with an intermediate exam (Diplom-Vorprüfung). The intermediate exam comprises the following qualifying examinations:
- Mathematics
- Theoretical informatics
- Practical informatics
- Computer engineering
- Minor subject
As prerequisites for admission to the qualifying examinations it is necessary to acquire credit points. Additionally, the participation in one proseminar (a seminar in the basic studies) has to be accomplished.
Main Studies
The main studies comprise five terms. Based on the basic studies the acquired knowledge, skills and practical capabilities are extended in one subject area of Informatics to be chosen by the student (specialisation).
The courses in the main studies are composed of core units, which are compulsory for all students independent of their specialisation, plus the courses in the chosen specialisation. The core units are to be attended in the 5th and 6th term and the specialisation in the 6th to 8th term.
The courses in the main studies are composed of core units, which are compulsory for all students independent of their specialisation, plus the courses in the chosen specialisation. The core units are to be attended in the 5th and 6th term and the specialisation in the 6th to 8th term.
Die Ausbildung im gewählten Nebenfach wird im Hauptstudium weitergeführt.Core units are compulsory courses in the core fields of Informatics, in which the knowledge of the basic studies are extended. The acquired knowledge, skills and capabilities shall form the basis for the independent study of other subject areas of informatics. They comprise the following units:
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Operating systems
Computer graphics
Databases
Artificial intelligence
Computer architecture
Computer networks
Theoretical informatics III
Theory of programming languages
In the selected specialisation students are provided with skills and capabilities in a specific subject area of informatics including results of the latest research. In this subject area students will develop and finally prove their qualification for scientific working by means of own projects produced in work placements, one advanced seminar, in the student research project and the diploma thesis. Students can choose their units for specialisation from a list of predetermined units. Thus, it is possible to freely choose the respective subjects according to students' respective desires.
The following specialisations are offered:
- Algorithm and complexity
- Operating systems
- Computer graphics
- Databases
- Design of technical systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Modelling and simulation
- Parallel and distributed systems
- Computer networks
- Software technology
The diploma examination consists of two qualifying examinations in the field of core units from the 5th and 6th term, one examination in the field of the specialisation, one examination in the minor subject, and the diploma thesis. The diploma thesis will be written during a duration of 6 months in the 9th term.
As prerequisites for admission to the qualifying examinations in the specialisation it is necessary to acquire a certain amount of credit points from one advanced seminar, from one informatics work placement, from a student research project and from two additional units.
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You can apply via internet at https://sbservice.tu-chemnitz.de/onlbew.
You can also apply by use of this form:Antrag auf Zulassung/Immatrikulation.
For documents and further information on enrolment please refer to:
- Technische Universität Chemnitz
Studentensekretariat
09107 Chemnitz
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Zimmer 043
Phone: (0371) 531-33333
- Internet: http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/verwaltung/studentenamt/abt12
| Please note: | The admission restriction of degree programmes may change annually. |
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Course Guidance
Chemnitz University of Technology
Department of Informatics
D-09107 Chemnitz
Prof. Dr. Andreas Goerdt
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Room 226a
Phone: (0371) 531-25410
Email:andreas.goerdt@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de
Dipl.-Math. Margitta Pippig
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Room 226f
Phone: (0371) 531-31363
Email:margitta.pippig@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de
Student Advice and Counselling Centre
Chemnitz University of Technology
Student guidance and counselling centre
09107 Chemnitz
Office: Straße der Nationen 62, Room 046
Phone.: (0371) 531-55555, -31637, -31690
Fax: (0371) 531-12128
Email: studienberatung@tu-chemnitz.de
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