Department of Computer Science

Since 2009 the Department of Computer Science has offered a computer science degree which lays emphasis on possible areas of application for computer science.

The aim of the bachelor course is to teach specific skills for the application of computer science in selected application areas. In addition to basic skills in the design of information processing systems, sound knowledge in one area of application of computer science plays a central role.

The degree "Computer Science in Applications" accentuates the engineering constructive character of computer science which is essential for the creation of software systems. Students are taught specific skills from the area of application which are necessary for the creation and application of software systems from the area. The mathematical and natural scientific foundations are also geared to the area of application.

Essentially the degree differs from the classical "Computer Science" degree in two ways:

  • Students choose an area of application which is the focus of their degree at an early stage. In this area of application (which makes up about 30% of the degree) students are taught further specific computer science skills and above all skills from another engineering subject. The computer science course itself isn't as diverse as in the "Computer Science" degree.
  • The degree "Computer Science in Applications" focuses more on computer science as an engineering discipline. This is reflected in the fact that the constructive elements of the "Computer Science" degree are included in the course and mathematics is replaced by engineering mathematics (called "advanced mathematics" in Kaiserslautern).

In any case "Computer Science in Applications" is also a scientific university degree and shouldn't be equated with the practical oriented degree course "Applied Computer Science" offered at universities of applied science.

In the consecutive master course students are introduced to an area of computer science (called "computer science specialisation") and its implementation in the area of application to research level. Students will qualify to develop computer science systems in this area and will be in a position to follow the level of research and to help develop it further to a certain extent. The requirement for this master course is a B.A. which corresponds to our bachelor degree by about 80%.

Areas of application

The TU Kaiserslautern currently offers the following computer science degree courses in various areas of application:

Ambient Systems (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-EIT
The degree Ambient Systems deals with the technologies and applications of ambient systems, a new generation of networked embedded systems with intelligent sensor technology and actuating elements which largely function autonomously and without an operator. Ambient systems form the basis for many sophisticated IT system visions and solutions which effectively enhance people's competence and skills in the workplace and in daily life.

Communication systems (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-EIT
The degree Communication Systems focuses on the design of networked and distributed systems from a computer science point of view. The technical foundations (primarily in electrical engineering and information technology) are also a focal point.

Computer Science in Vehicle Technology (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-MVT
Electronics and software in vehicle technology have become increasingly important. At the same time job entrants are faced with high demands due to the complex development processes in the automotive industry.

Computer science in life sciences (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-MAT in Ba
and the FB-BIO in Ma
The success of modern research in many areas of biology, pharmacy and medicine is becoming more and more dependent on the support of suitable computer programmes. Modern lab techniques generate sequence data on a large scale - examples of this are the sequencing of DNA or RNA molecules or the amino acid sequences of proteins - the connection and meaning of which only become clear to scientists with the help of computer-assisted processing.

Embedded Systems (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-EIT
Embedded systems are computer systems which mostly interact directly with other systems without the influence of human users.

Information Management (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

together with
the FB-WIWI
The amount of information and knowledge in the economic sector has been growing continually for years. Due to the continuing increase in networking this will not change in the foreseeable future. As a result companies are faced with increasingly greater challenges in the area of information management with regard to adequate information infrastructure.

Organisation of exams

The above course offers are combined in one title "Applied Computer Science". This keeps administrative costs down and allows flexibility to introduce new areas of application in reaction to the growing demands in industry for computer scientists in new applications. This means all courses have the same exam regulations and rules and regulations. The only difference is the course content, although the core computer science part of the course is the same for all subjects.

The study plan "Applied Computer Science" contains a description of the common parts of all courses and a list of all application-specific course offers. This is the legally binding document. The relevant extract from the study plan for each course can be found on the corresponding course website.

The bachelor degree "Applied Computer Science" includes the applications

  • Information Management
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Production Engineering and Vehicle Technology
These can be continued in one or more master courses as shown in the below table.
Applications in bachelor degree Continuation possibilities in master degree
Information Management Information Management
Information Technology Ambient systems
Embedded systems
Communication systems
Mathematical Modelling Computer Science in Life Sciences
Mathematical Modelling / Numerical Modelling
Mathematical Modelling / Optimisation
Production Engineering and Vehicle Technology Production and Construction
Vehicle Technology

The most important applications are listed on our websites as independent degree courses (see above). It's possible to change to a different application after the bachelor degree as long as it complies with the allocation described in the above table.

Due to the international orientation of the subject computer science some courses towards the end of the bachelor are offered in English.

If you have any further questions regarding the bachelor or master degree courses please write to bm-info@informatik.uni-kl.de or contact the head of department Dr. habil. Bernd Schürmann (Tel. 0631/205-2507).




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Courses of Studies

The department of computer science currently offers the following courses of studies (among others) several Bachelor's/Master's courses of studies:

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