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Computer Science
Learn programming and other information processing methods that you can apply to tasks in your own field. Nowadays almost all new services and products are based on the application of information technology.
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In the information technology minor you will learn programming and other methods of data processing, which you can apply in tasks in your own field. Nowadays almost all new services and products are based on the application of information technology, so the minor is useful for anyone. You can also complete most information technology studies as individual courses.
In fact, there are two different minors. You can choose the one that suits you. The general study path offers a calmer introduction to programming and the concepts of information technology. The more demanding study path is suitable for all students who are looking for challenges, regardless of whether they have previous programming experience or not.
Registration for minor studies is done on a course-by-course basis. There is no separate registration for the entire minor.
You can check the schedules and descriptions of the courses in the course menu:
You can search for courses in the course menu by typing the course name into the search field. Registration for Open University courses is done through the link in the course description in the Sisu service.
Instructions for Course Registration
Some of the optional courses in the minor are quite demanding, so it is advisable to check the course-specific prerequisite requirements. Some courses are offered free of charge through the FITech Network University. You can find FITech courses in the Open University course menu, but they are provided by FITech.
Computer science Y
The minor gives you a good foundation of computer science knowledge and skills that can boost your efficiency in the job duties of your primary field of expertise. You will gain insight into the key elements of the information technology world of today. Graduates of this minor have a solid understanding of the types of tasks that are easy to automate using a computer and the key aspects to take into consideration when doing so. Good hands-on programming skills are at the core of this minor. Computer science is a broad field of science, and through our wide selection of elective courses, you can deepen your knowledge in a specific area of interest.
Computer Science Y is suitable for all university students interested in computer science and programming, as it requires no prior knowledge of computer science. Please note that this minor does not give you the level of knowledge required for continuing to the CCIS master’s programme. If you plan to transition to CCIS after your bachelor’s degree, choose the minor Computer Science L instead. Students of the Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology taught in Finnish are required to complete the minor Computer Science L.
The scope of the minor is 20–25 credits.
Computer Science L
The minor gives you a solid understanding of the basics of computer science and how the world of information technology works today. When you complete this minor, you will have the computer science knowledge and skills you need, not only for work duties in your primary area of expertise but for continuing to master-level courses in computer science. The core of the minor is providing our students with strong programming skills and an understanding of how computers work, what types of computing tasks they can effectively solve and what kinds of algorithms are needed for such tasks. Computer science is a broad field of science, and through our wide selection of elective courses, you can expand your knowledge in a specific area of interest.
The minor Computer Science L is aimed specifically at the students of the Finnish-medium Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology and all those who plan to transition to the CCIS master's programme after completing the bachelor’s degree. If you are interested in a minor that has a slightly narrower scope, please learn more about the minor Computre Science Y.
The scope of the minor subject is 20–25 credits.
Structure of the minor subject
Once you have completed the minor subject in accordance with the requirements, please fill in the Open University’s minor subject registration request.
If you are completing the minor according to previous requirements, check the structure of the minor here.
Previous curriculum periods of the minor in computer science
Once you have completed the minor studies, please submit the form for minor studies.
Open University will check your studies. If studies fulfill the requirements, the minor is registered ºÚÁÏÍø University study registry. You will receive a transcript of records including the minor studies and other possible studies completed at Aalto University. Processing the minor applications will take approximately 1-2 weeks.