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General computer science

Graduates in computer science:

• Can combine relevant knowledge of computer science and possibly other knowledge to analyze a problem within computer science and evaluate previous attempts of solving the specific problem and related problems.
• Can critically assess, select and possibly combine newly developed theories and methods, and use them to make significant contributions to solving computer science problems or promoting understanding of the problems.
• Can objectively and systematically evaluate a solution to a computer science problem, and where appropriate involve experiments to assess a solution and point out in which areas the solution is successful and in which area the solution is not successful by pointing out weaknesses, strengths and consequences of the solution.
• Can demonstrate their findings and discoveries in accordance with the requirements for publications in international scientific literature.
• Have an enhanced knowledge of the original literature within their area of specialization, and are educated in several other areas of computer science.
• Have a broad knowledge of the computer science traditions and critical analysis, and are therefore able to take a critical position on the research of others and to look at these results from various angles.
• Have core competence in programming and software development (constructive computer science) and algorithmics, programming languages, computer (hardware and software) systems and the relevant mathematical-logical basis and methods (analytical computer science).
• Can participate as independent contributors to the computer science research groups, also in international contexts.
• Are familiar with the public use of information technology in both the general public and in commercial, cultural and environmental contexts.
• Are able to participate in public debates on issues of information technology substance and relevance, and to apply and disseminate knowledge in such debates.