Study plan for BAMN-DSIK Computer Security, Bachelor's, 3 years, fall 2024
Name of qualification
Bachelor of Science
ECTS Credits
Three years of full-time study, where the normal workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year.
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Semester
Autumn
Objectives and content
A Bachelor's student in computer security studies how to design, implement, and analyse ICT infrastructures that are robust with regard to both random errors and targeted attacks. The goal of the programme is to provide the students with both a theoretical understanding and a practical ability to develop and maintain robust ICT systems. The methods and approach are those of the natural sciences, and they require that the successful candidate develop an understanding of research results in computer science and mathematics.
A Bachelor's degree in computer security forms a sound basis for further study at the Master's level.
Required Learning Outcomes
On completion of the study programme, the candidate will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The candidate
- Has a practical understanding of the most common security challenges and vulnerabilities in ICT systems as well as methods to alleviate these problems.
Skills
The candidate
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience to participate in security studies of ICT systems.
- Has experience with software and technology for high integrity system development.
General competence
The candidate
- Is able to work in individual and collaborative settings.
- Can analyse and evaluate legal and ethical aspects of software projects.
- Is able to give a critical and reflected view of his/her own and collaborator's work.
- Can expand his/her field of knowledge on her own.
Admission Requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification and MATRS.
Recommended previous knowledge
A good background in mathematics is a benefit.
Introductory Courses
Ex.phil
Compulsory units
These courses are compulsory:
Ex.phil., INF100, MAT101/MAT111, INF140, INF101, MNF130, STAT110, INF113, INF102, INF142, MAT121, INF143A, INF226, INF214, INF249
Specialisation
The specialisation in the study programme totals 140 ECTS, and consists of the following courses: INF100, MAT111, INF140, INF101, MNF130, STAT110, DAT103, INF102, INF142, MAT121, INF143A, INF226, INF214, INF249
6. semester Three elective courses
5. semester INF249, INF214, INF226
4. semester INF143A, EXPHIL, MAT121
3. semester STAT110, INF102, INF113
2. semester INF142, INF101, MNF130
1. semester INF140, INF100, MAT101/MAT111
Sequential Requirements, courses
The recommended sequence of the courses in the programme can be found under the heading ¿Specialization¿.
Study period abroad
The programme committee has made adaption for students who want to take parts of the study abroad.
Assessment methods
The most common assessment methods are written and oral examination. The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.
Grading scale
At UiB the grades are given in one of two possible grading scales: passed/failed and A to F.
The grading scale for each course is given in the course description.
Diploma and Diploma supplement
The Diploma, in Norwegian, and the Diploma Supplement, in English, will be issued when the degree is completed.
Access to further studies
Bachelor¿s degrees give admission to a master¿s programme within relevant discipline.
Employability
The program prepares candidates for careers within design, implementation, and analysis of secure ICT systems. The candidates have experience with software and technology for high integrity system development, and are able to evaluate legal and ethical aspects of software projects.
Evaluation
The programme will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Programme committee
The programme committee is responsible for the academic content, the structure and the quality of the programme.
Administrative responsibility
The Faculty of Science and Technology by the Department of informatics holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.
Contact information
The Faculty of Science and Technology by the Department of informatics holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.
Please contact the student adviser for the programme if you have any questions: Studierettleiar@ii.uib.no