Programmes: BAMN-DSIK Bachelor's Programme in Computer Security - Spring 2021

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

Recommended previous knowledge

A good background in mathematics is a benefit.

Introductory Courses

Ex.phil

Compulsory units

These courses are compulsory:

Ex.phil., INF100, MAT111, INF140, INF101, MNF130, STAT110, INF113, INF102, INF142, MAT121, INF143, INF226, INF214,

Specialisation

The specialisation in the study programme totals 130 ECTS, and consists of the following courses: INF100, MAT111, INF140, INF101, MNF130, STAT110, DAT103, INF102, INF142, MAT121, INF143, INF226, INF214

6. semester Val (10 stp) Val (10 stp) Val (10 stp)

5. semester INF143 (10 stp) INF214 (10 stp) INF226 (10 stp)

4. semester INF142 (10 stp) Val (10 stp) MAT121 (10 stp)

3. semester STAT110 (10 stp) INF102 (10 stp) INF113 (10 stp)

2. semester INF140 (10 stp) INF101 (10 stp) MNF130 (10 stp)

1. semester Ex.phil (10 stp) INF100 (10 stp) MAT101/MAT111 (10 stp)

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.

Teaching methods

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 Mathematics and Natural Sciences by the Department of informatics holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.

Contact information

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 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

Phone: + 47 55 58 42 86