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Informatics and Computer Sciences

Degree: Bachelor

Type of education: Full-time

Number of semesters: 8

Professional qualification: Informatics and Computer Sciece

Professional field: INFORMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

First year: 2024

Faculty: Faculty of Informatics
Duration: 4 years
Language: Bulgarian
Mode of study: Full-time

Specific courses:

  • Programming and Data Structures;
  • Web Technologies;
  • Visual Programming with Java;
  • Information System Design;
  • Computer Graphics;
  • Computer Networks and Communications;
  • .NET Technologies;
  • Logic and Functional Programming;
  • Server Programming;
  • Intelligent Systems;
  • Software Technologies;
  • Cloud Services.

Expected knowledge and skills after acquiring qualification:
The students majoring Informatics and Computer Science acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to application of information services in technical, organizational, economical, and legal aspects. Through seminars and practical work students develop their expertise in using programmer languages and development technologies C/C++, C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP and more; databases SQL Server and My SQL; operational system Windows, Linux and compatible applications; CMS as WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Drupal, OS Commerce, OpenCart; software products for graphic and video editing, projecting and modelling, file transferring and management of projects, server support, network configurations and more.

Employment opportunities upon graduation:

  • programmers, developing system and applied software in various areas;
  • business and office information systems developers;
  • system analysts who do research, develop and maintain business and office information systems;
  • data base administrators;
  • computer network administrators;
  • system administrators;
  • information system managers;
  • computer consultants;
  • specialists who maintain and develop computer systems for end users;
  • design and programming experts, etc.

Graduates of the "Informatics and Computer Science" major can work in public and business organizations in the following positions:

  • system analysts;
  • software developers;
  • web content and multimedia developers;
  • application programmers;
  • database designers and administrators;
  • system administrators;
  • computer network specialists, etc.
Programme
First year
2024
Studied subjects Semester Credits Type of grading Student involvement
Total Self-study Classes Competence2
CORE
Introduction to Informatics 1 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4, 5
Computer Architectures 1 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4, 5
Physical Education 1 1 Ongoing assessment 30 0 30 5
Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry 1 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4
Electives (1)
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Russian
  • Bulgarian Language
1 3 Ongoing assessment 90 60 30 2
Operating Systems 2 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 5
Introduction to Programming 2 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4, 5
Physical Education 2 1 Ongoing assessment 30 0 30 5
Mathematical Analysis 2 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4
Electives (1)
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Russian
  • Bulgarian Language
2 3 Ongoing assessment 90 60 30 2
Database Fundamentals 3 9 Exam 270 195 75 1, 4, 7
Object Oriented Programming 3 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4, 5
Physical Education 3 1 Ongoing assessment 30 0 30 5
Numerical Methods and Algorithms 3 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4
Physical Education 4 1 Ongoing assessment 30 0 30 5
Discrete Mathematics 4 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4
Total for CORE 0 0
Special
Academic Research 2 3 Ongoing assessment 90 60 30 2, 4, 5
Programming and Data Structures 4 9 Exam 270 195 75 3, 4
Design of Information Systems 4 6 Exam 180 120 60 3, 4, 7
Electives (1)
  • Database Administration
  • Cryptography and Data Protection
  • Customer Experience Design
4 6 Exam 180 120 60 3, 4, 7
Web Technologies 5 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4, 7
Graphical User Interface Programming in Java 5 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4, 7
Electives (1)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Web Content Management Systems
  • Modelling and Optimization
5 8 Exam 240 180 60 3, 4
Computer Networks and Communication 6 7 Exam 210 135 75 3, 4
.Net Technologies 6 7 Exam 210 135 75 3, 4, 5
Programming in Python 6 6 Exam 180 120 60 3, 4, 5
Server-Side Web Programming 7 8 Exam 240 165 75 3, 4, 7
Cloud Computing 7 8 Exam 240 180 60 3, 4
System Administration 7 8 Exam 240 180 60 3, 4, 5
Electives (1)
  • Logical and Functional Programming
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Management of Information Security
7 6 Exam 180 120 60 3, 4, 5
Artificial Intelligence 8 5 Exam 150 75 75 3, 4, 7
Software Technology 8 5 Exam 150 90 60 4, 5, 7
Game Development 8 5 Exam 150 90 60 3, 4, 7
Electives (1)
  • Server MVC Programming
  • Software Architectures
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
8 5 Exam 150 90 60 3, 4, 7
Total for Special 0 0
University specialised
Electives (1)
  • UNIX Operating Systems
  • Project Management
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
3 4 Exam 120 60 60 3, 4
Electives (1)
  • Accounting
  • Economics of the Enterprise
  • Trade
  • Applied Economics
5 6 Exam 180 120 60 5, 6, 7
Electives (1) 6 5 Exam 150 90 60 3, 4
Total for University specialised 0 0
Practical
Practical Training 6 8 Exam 240 240 0
Total for Practical 0 0
Graduate
Electives (1)
  • Thesis Defense
  • Comprehensive State Exam
8 10 Exam 300 300 0
Total for Graduate 0 0
Total for the entire period of study 247 7410 5145 2265


Optional courses Semester Credits Student involvement
Total Self-study Classes Competence2
Foreign Language - English 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
Foreign Language - German 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
Foreign Language - French 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
Foreign Language - Russian 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
Foreign Language - Portuguese 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
Bulgarian Language 1 3, 4, 5 3, 3, 3 270 180 90 2, 8
European Studies 4 3 90 45 45 6, 8
Physical Education 5, 6, 7 1, 1, 1 90 0 90 5
Accounting for Managers 6 3 90 45 45 4, 5, 7
Taxation and taxation process 7 3 90 45 45 6, 7
1 The course is available only to foreigners
2 Competence: 1 - Literacy, 2 - Multilingualism, 3 - Numerical, scientific and engineering skills, 4 - Digital and technology-based competences, 5 - Interpersonal skills, and the ability to adopt new competences, 6 - Active citizenship, 7 - Entrepreneurship, 8 - Cultural awareness and expression