Structure and contents

Bachelor curriculum 2018-2019

The Bachelor programme is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach and project-based learning. Interdisciplinary is assured by integrating basic informatics courses with courses in different application fields, such as computational sciences, economics, and communication sciences.
The foundation course introduces students to the theory and practice of informatics. Here they acquire the necessary notions and background knowledge likely to inspire their subsequent choice of specialisation.

The Bachelor programme introduces students to the theory and practice of Informatics. It emphasises theoretical foundations, technology, and soft skills such as communication and teamwork.

The curriculum is structured around four areas of learning essential for a truly interdisciplinary education:

• Theory
  The principles and foundations of informatics were established in the last century. These foundations help the student understand the potential and limits of computing. The theoretical subjects build up a basis on which it will be possible to conduct scientific analysis and design.

• Technology
  Informatics is characterized by rapid changes in technology. Students learn to cope with technological change and evolution, and the impact of the technology on society and the evolution of the field of informatics.

• Systems thinking
  Informatics systems today form the foundations of many societal, governmental, and business systems and services. Informatics professionals must learn to view a computer-based system as a component of a larger environment rather than an isolated system.

• Communication, team work, and management
  IT projects tend to be interdisciplinary. An informatics professional or computer scientist works with, and helps a team to identify problems that need to be solved and finds and implements solutions to those problems. This work requires interaction with others. Students must learn to communicate, work with others in a team, and present the results of their work

The Bachelor in Bachelor in Informatics is given in English.

Students who submit a C1 English certificate by the beginning of the academic year are exempted from the course in Technical English. The C1 level, by the CEFR, corresponds to the following scores in internationally acknowledge exams:

The Faculty of Informatics organizes an intensive English course for all students enrolled in the first year of our Bachelor's or Master's degree programme. The course is strongly recommended to everyone. Besides carefully examining your current language skills, it will allow you to acquire a solid base in order to conveniently follow our Bachelor and Master courses, which are all taught in English.

More information on: http://www.inf.usi.ch/languages-courses.htm

Italian language courses for non-Italian speaking people offered at USI
For non Italian speaking USI students, researchers and professors the Università della Svizzera italiana organizes Italian language courses. The courses are given throughout the academic year.