Transcript of the studying course

Rudenko Yevhen
14th July, 1986

Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

Degree Bachelor of Computer Science

Specialty 6.0804 Information control systems and technologies

Qualification Expert of information technologies

Diploma XA 32920328

Term of study from September 2003 to June 2007

Engineering and computer graphics
Main terms and measures of engineering and computer graphics. Graphical
implementation and design of drawings. Tools and elements of geometrical models.
Projection methods and approaches. Lines, surfaces and other basic elements.
Overview of computer programs used for engineering drawings.

Foreign language
Development of communication skills in both speaking and writing. Group speaking
practice, use of English, grammar advancement according to the program scope.
Working with international sources of knowledge of general and professional nature.

Information systems and data structures

Receiving knowledge in structural programming, modern procedural-oriented
programming languages, basic data structures and ability to apply the received skills
in professional environment. The course includes learning of the data structures
popular among algorithm-based programming languages, such as: record, array,
data sets, data with dynamic structure.

History of Ukraine
Learning of the historical facts, regularities and characteristics of the historical
evolvement of Ukraine. The nature of Ukrainian material and spiritual culture starting
from its roots at the ancient times and following the evolvement through the centuries
up to nowadays.

Automation of document flow with Lotus Notes

Learning the basics of data structuring, document flow management and practical
measures aimed to data protection and processing in local area networks. Mastering
of existing MicroSoft technologies of paralel and consecutive documents processing
with the use of MS Office tools. Learning of Lotus Notes programming products and
their capabilities in the workflow management and automation field.

Hardware and system software of computer systems

Basics and core principles of computing devices, including architecture of the
hardware and software. Overview of the evolvement stages of modern computer
systems. Theory and application of basic physics, math and system theory in
informational technologies. Advancement of ability to apply learned material in usage
of computer systems and computing technologies.

Computer architecture
Learning of organization and architecture of computer systems, starting from the
standard von Neiman model and up to the modern notions in the electronic
computing machines architecture. The course offers studying of the logical elements
of computer, such as logical valves, triggers, registers. Presentation of various types
and structures of data in computer memory. Basics of the programming foundation
and assembler.
Visual languages and application of development environments
Main concepts of object-oriented programming in software development.
Implementation of the object-oriented principles in C#. Ideas and concepts of
graphical user interface and implementation through .NET libraries. Practicing of
main technological programming operations in the integrated software development
Microsoft Visual Studio.

Internship
Practice course in an engineering-analytical company aimed to learning production
processes, basics of business analysis, workflows, document management,
principles of working with a client. The corresponding report was required to be
prepared with the completed analysis, observations and conclusions that had to be
signed by the analytics department officer.

Higher mathematics
Adavanced math course based on the logical and algorithmic thinking evolvement.
Mastering of key methods of exploring, researching and solutioning of the practical
problems. Learning of the mathematical foundation needed for successful research
of various science areas and special disciplines.

Economy and organization of production

Basics of the economical way of thinking and achieving of competencies in the
professional industry. Learning of the analysis methods applied to economical
objects and processes. Deep economical grounding of management decisions with
the aim of supporting the business growth and development.

Economic theory
The course is aimed to provide theoretical background of theories and methods of
economics to form ability to solve practical problems in various business areas and
industries. Explanation of general principles of micro- and macroeconomics,
understanding of trends of economical systems evolvement, analysis of behavior
and motivation of subjects of the economical market. Explanation of the social-
economics processes.

Linear algebra and analytic geometry

The opportunities and methods of the modern mathematical components’ utilization
for ongoing discrete analysis, linear algebra, analytical geometry. Explanation and
case studies of the mathematical means application for problems solving of
theoretical and applied manner in the area of information systems.

Mathematical models of information processes and object management

Advanced math course including theoretical knowledge, methodologies and
algorithmic background of information technologies projecting. Basics of the objects
management and information process handling with the help of mathematical
analysis applied to scientific and business problems of the field of information
systems and technologies.
Mathematical analysis
Aimed to form the proper level of mathematical competence, particularly ability to
utilize the principles of fundamental math analysis and math modeling for solving of
complex problems applicable to the computer science sphere and the relevant
specialties. The courses supposes learning of the basic formulas, theorems and
properties, creation and interpreting of the math models, the basics of math
research.

Methods and means of computerized information technologies

Obtaining skills of management of the software lifecycle, management of products
and services related to the information technologies. Specifics of customer requests
processing, requirements elicitation, limitations and restrictions management.
Review of specification preparing basics and core approaches with the utilization of
modern computing software.

Modeling of systems
Learning of theoretical and practical basis of methodology and technology of system
modeling. Methods of research, projection, implementation and maintenance of
information systems, products and services, as well as other objects of computer
science field. Knowledge needed to being capable of modeling algorithms
implementation aimed for research of complex objects characteristics, properties and
state.

Objective-oriented programming
Establishing of the object-oriented way of thinking. Learning the background,
methods and syntax of programming languages with the object-oriented paradigm.
Gaining experience in practical applying of the object-oriented approach in design
and development of complex software system.

Computer technology and programming

The course is targeted to learn the theoretical basis of informatica, practical
approaches of computing theory and fundamentals of programming languages.

Fundamentals of discrete mathematics

Learning of the discrete structures and obtaining capability of applying modern
methods and means of discrete mathematics for analysis, synthesis and projection
of information systems of varying nature.

Basics of computerization
Introduction of the computerization history, evolvement of its principles and applied
tools, latest developments of computerization and digitalization spheres. Influence of
computerization to various institutions, business processes and professions. Caused
effects in business productivity, economics and society.

Basics of labor protection

Learning legislative documents of labor protection and healthcare applied to
workspace for the purpose of safe and successful completion of production and
management functions. The system of core organizational and technical measures
aimed to increasing of the safety level, productivity and healthcare characteristics.
Analysis of existing downsides and risks, ways of coping with them in the production
environment.

Politology
Providing students with the scientific knowledge about main categories and
regularities of the modern politics of Ukraine and its collaboration with the global
political processes. Ability to correctly apply obtained knowledge in the political life,
run complex analysis on the running processes and adequately evaluable given
facts.

Principles of designing automated control and management systems

Learning of the achievements and possibilities of modern technologies of projecting
and designing of automated control systems. Specifics of management systems
characteristics for various object classes and technological processes. Principles of
utilization of the proper computing machines, programming technologies and the
world standards used for automated control systems design and development.

Distributed database management systems

Learning the knowledge base and practical tasks aimed to obtain skills to design and
implement databases of various structures, including distributed systems.
Discovering and understanding of the reasoning and actual principles of existing
standards and requirements as for reliability, efficiency, productivity, performance
and scalability of distributed database management systems.

Artificial intelligence systems

Obtaining knowledge in the basic approaches, methods and technologies in the area
of artificial intelligence. Discovering the business application in various industries,
typical problems and solutions, technology constraints and perspectives.
Technologies of data engineering, data processing, data presentation. Technologies
and tools applied in the artificial intelligence field.

System programming and operating systems

Knowledge in the area of modern methods of building efficient algorithms. Principles
of comparison and optimization of programming products. Ability to apply
programming technologies in the practical areas. Learning core principles of
organization and functioning of operating systems. Capability of software
components development used in operating systems design.

System analysis and design of computer information systems

Knowledge of theoretical and practical background of the system analysis
methodology for complex problems research and discovery of inter-discipline
application opportunities. Formalization methods of system approaches with the
controversial purposes, elements of ambiguity and technical risks. Gaining skills of
solving various problems including scientific, technological, social and economic
nature.
Theory of automated control and management systems
Застосовувати знання методології та CASE-засобів проектування складних
систем, методів структурного аналізу систем, об'єктноорієнтованої методології
проектування в процесі побудови і практичного застосування функціональних
моделей організаційно-економічних і виробничо-технічних систем.

Probability theory, probabilistic processes and mathematical statistics

Knowledge of regularities of random events, probability basics, and capability of
applying probability and statistical methods for professional problems solving.

Database technologies
Analysis of modern databases capabilities. Data modeling basics, modeling
languages, learning of infological data model. Connections in modeling, types of
connections. Working with tables, queries processing. Utilization of programming
languages in informational systems designing.

Product programming technology

Knowledge of modern technologies, methodologies and tools for software systems
programming. Programming technologies benchmarking, specifics of picking the
proper set of tools and applying on all phases of a product development lifecycle.

Management of business processes

Basis of analysis and functional modeling of business processes. Designing and
practical implementation of functional models to organizational, economic, technical
and production systems. Risk assessment, risk mitigation and process
management.

Physics
Obtaining of knowledge and competences of the fundamental and modern physics.
Learning a wide range of physical phenomenon, including waving, fluctuations,
electromagnetic and light emitting, optics, physics of solid bodies, quant mechanics,
basics of the nuclear physics. Forming a scientific and engineering way of thinking.

Physical Education
Aiming to attract students to the health way of living, encouraging being fit,
motivating physical excellence. Running special courses allowing to train various
sports activities, practicing team work, participate in tournaments and championships
on the university and national level.

Philosophy
Understanding of the nature of philosophy and its role in the historical evolvement of
culture. Learning religion as a spiritual, cultural and social phenomenon. Knowledge
of the main stages of the philosophy doctrine development and the essence of
famous philosophers opinions. Ability to apply general humanitarian and
philosophical knowledge in practical spheres.
Chemistry
The nature of chemical processes, principles of chemistry studying and practical
application. The fundamental chemistry knowledge, including organic connections,
chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, transformations, reactions,
connections structuring.

Numerical methods in computer science

The basic theoretical knowledge in the numerical methods. Functional opportunities
and practical application capabilities of the numerical methods theory. Development
of the application means and information analysis systems. Data processing with the
use of numerical methods in computer science.

Internet technologies and Java programming language

Overview of theoretical and technological aspects of internet technologies and
programming languages specifics. Learning the language structure, syntax,
application nuances and development environment having Java as an example.
Discovering the projection and design principles, approaches of modern software
systems development using Java technologies.

Mathematical models of information processes and object management

Knowledge of theoretical features of mathematical models, opportunities of their
practical application in information process and object management field.
Transformation and adoption capabilities to various engineering fields when solving
relevant problems in information and object management.

Object-oriented programming, organization of database and knowledge

Principles of object-oriented programming, basic data structures and knowledge
storage methods. Ability to apply the corresponding methods when implementing
algorithms for professional problems solving. Concepts of data storages, analytical
data processing and intelligent analysis. Principles of data mining with the aim of
new knowledge discovery for decision making.

Theory of automated control and management systems

Knowledge of standards, methods and means for lifecycle processes management
of automated control and management systems, relevant products and services of
information technologies.

Database technologies
Learning of the modern theory of database design and knowledge structuring.
Methods and technologies of database projection, designing and implementation.
Ability to design logical and physical databases. Query creation practicing.

Life Safety
Classification and general regularity of danger appearance, hazard properties,
nature of human body effecting. Theory of life safety, nature and types of risks,
methods of risk assessment and management. Basics of life protection, safety of
environment. Proper behavior during emergencies.
Bologna process and credit modular system
Acquaintance with the higher education system in the world and in Ukraine.
Grounding of the necessity of adopting the higher education system in Ukraine to the
European educational space. Learning of the history and chronology of the Bologna
process establishment. Review of the European higher education standards.

Introduction to the speciality

Review of the features of higher education, the university structure and specialties.
Exploring the computer science basics, understanding of the technical and business
aspects, future of computer science and employment opportunities.

Introduction to the speciality and business skills

Definition of the term “profession”, principles of profession classifications. Overview
of the computer science and relevant areas with the involved industries. Career
opportunities, soft skills importance, ethical standards, business communication
principles.

Computer networks
Knowledge of the architecture and standards of computing modules, communication
means, distributed computing. Ability to discover and solve distribution and
scalability issues between different program platforms. Overview of the corporate
information systems and networks.

Computer circuit engineering (elements and circuits of computer systems)

Understanding of theory, properties and parameters of circuitry components that are
the basis of various computing devices functioning. Knowledge of classifications,
definitions, building, physical and technical parameters, as well as functions of the
basic components of computer systems. Ability to apply knowledge of technical
parameters and characteristics of the core microchips of computer electronics for
solving of the professional technical problems.

Culturology
Providing knowledge of culturology theory, concepts, scientific groundings of culture
existence. Understanding of the basics of cultural diplomacy and analysis of culture
as a system of respective phenomenons.

Mathematical methods and operations research

Principles and rules of formalization of economical situations. Ability to discover and
apply the proper mathematical methods of reasoning for decision making in
management. Research based decision making.

Mathematical support of informational management systems

Mastering the basic research methods and mathematical problems solving in the
field of information technologies. Learning of the mathematical background required
for in-depth study of other computing disciplines applied in informational
management systems. Computing methods and approaches used in information
systems designing.
Management
Theoretical background on methods and procedures of process management.
Standards and principles of leadership and the teamwork. Specifics of building an
efficient team, key performance indicators, measuring productivity, motivation.

Mobile information technologies

Overview of client-server technologies. Principles of thin- and thick-client
architecture. Methods, approaches and technologies of mobile applications
designing and development.

Organization of database and knowledge

Knowledge of modern theories of database and knowledge base organization.
Methods and technologies of design and implementation. Ability to project logical
and physical models of data and knowledge bases. Queries building.

Principles of Ecology
Principles of ecological way of thinking, taking care of environment, saving natural
resources. Theoretical and practical background of ecology problems, anthropogenic
factors affecting the environment. Legal and technical aspects of natural pollution,
local and global specifics, and ways of protection.

Basics of electrical engineering and electronics

Scientific knowledge of the theory of electric circuit and methods of research and
computation. Ability to apply the scientific knowledge in the field of electrical
engineering. Understanding of industry related problems and means of solving them.
Learning how to discover and specify electronics components and systems issues
with the analytics and modeling methods.

Basics of materials science

Knowledge about the most used material types in manufacturing of various products
and components. Basics of production technological processes, materials
processing and preparing. Overview of modern mechanical engineering capabilities,
devices, technologies and perspectives.

Ukrainian language
Issues of the Ukrainian language appearance and historical roots. Developemnt of
Ukrainian literature. Ukrainian language in the 20th century and its evolvement till
today. Local dialects. Styles of modern Ukrainian literature.

Law science
Understanding of the law contents, inside acts and relevant orders. Analysis of the
main legislate acts, explanation of the law based on the legal entity. Specifics of law
for individual and business entities.
Discovering the nature of legal phenomenon such as social and public power,
democracy, sovereignty, parliamentarism, citizenship and others.
Psychology
Key stages of psychology knowledge development. The nature and specifics of
explorative, emotional, motivational aspects of psychology. Correlation between
natural and social factors of mind evolvement. Forms and regularities of
interpersonal communication.

Sociology
Basic paradigms of sociological knowledge and peculiarities of their appearance in
sociology. Basic theoretical ideas of social science, strategies of organization of
sociological research. Understanding of importance, meaning and content of the
selected professional.

Web-based information systems development technology

Usage of instrumental means for client-server web applications development. Design
of conceptual, logical and physical models of database, creation and optimization of
queries. Implementation of data storages using programming languages and cloud
services.