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EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION IN THE FIELD OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDY
Barbara Kaszowska, Karol Grandek
b.kaszowska_at_po.opole.pl k.grandek_at_po.opole.pl
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• The Opole University of Technology is the largest
  academic institution in the region providing
  education in the area of technical science. The
  university faculties comprise of
• Mechanical Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and
  Computer Science,
• Management and Production Engineering Civil
  Engineering,
• Education in Technology and Computer
  Engineering,
• Physical Education and Physiotherapy.

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The scientific research conducted at the Opole
University of Technology transcends the
traditional fields of engineering, combining
technical sciences with mathematical, natural,
economic sciences and sports (not typical for
technical university but conducted here with
success). The scientific potential of our
university is built by almost half a thousand
research workers operating in the fields that are
important for the development of both science and
economy. The staff are free to choose the subject
of their scientific research and to cooperate
with the industry. At the same time, we
continuously adjust our research profile to the
European market economy.
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The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic
Control and Computer Science seeks to provide an
optimum environment for research and scholarly
efforts of academic staff members and students in
the fields of electrical, electronic, control and
computer engineering. The Department offers a
range of undergraduate and postgraduate study
opportunities, both full- and part-time, which
lead to the degrees of BSc, MSc and PhD. The BSc
and MSc require satisfactory completion of
examined lecture courses as well as preparation
and oral defence of a dissertation. The BSc and
MSc can be conferred in the fields of electrical
engineering, computer engineering, control and
robotics, electronics and telecommunication and
technical science education. The PhD is a
research degree, which can be granted in the
field of electrical engineering or control and
robotics, on a basis of oral defence of a
doctoral dissertation.
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Education in the field of Computer Science
B.Sc. studies
General B.Sc. studies in Computer Science are
designed to last not shorter than 6 semesters. A
total number of teaching hours should be not less
than 2000. A total number of the ECTS points
(European Credit Transfer System) should be not
less than 180. B.Sc. studies in Computer
Engineering are designed to last not shorter than
7 semesters. A total number of teaching hours
should be not less than 2300. A total number of
the ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System)
should be not less than 210.
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Qualifications of a graduate

• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• knowledge and skills in solution of general
  problems in computer science
• understand the operation of up-to-date computer
  systems
• knowledge in fundamentals of computer science,
  operating systems, computer networks, databases
  and software engineering
• be able to actively participate in realization
  of IT design projects
• skills in programming computers, in particular
  in team programming
• be able to make use of the acquired knowledge
  and skills in professional activity, while
  maintaining legal and ethical principles

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• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering (1)
• capacity for solution of general problems in
  computer science,
• engineering knowledge and skills in computer
  systems.
• knowledge in operation principles for computers
  and computer facilities
• knowledge and skills in operating systems,
  computer networks, databases, computer
  programming and software engineering
• possibility of an effective work in programming
  teams
• basic knowledge in artificial intelligence,
  computer graphics and man-computer communication
• be able to make use of the acquired knowledge and
  skills in professional activity, while
  maintaining legal and ethical principles

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B.Sc. in Computer Engineering (2) A graduate
should be prepared to work in computer firms
involved in construction, implementation or
maintenance of computer tools and systems, and in
some other firms and organizations where such
tools and systems are used as well as in
medium-level teaching institutions.
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M.Sc. studies in Computer Engineering An M.Sc.
graduate shall have a general knowledge in
computer science, at least in all the basic
courses and specialization courses related to the
field of computer science and shall prove his/her
proficiency in the selected specialization area.
The graduate shall have knowledge and skills
enabling to solve various computer science
problems, even non-standard ones, and to
formulate opinions on a basis of incomplete or
limited information. The graduates skills shall
predestine him/her to successfully undertake a
job in computer companies, state and
self-governmental administration and in
medium-level educational institutions. The M.Sc.
graduate shall be prepared for continuing
learning professional development as well as for
undertaking research challenges and possible
continuation of education towards the Ph.D.
degree.
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The accreditation in the field of Computer
Science Study

• The accreditation in the field of Computer
  Science Study at the Faculty of Electrical
  Engineering, Automatic Control and Computer
  Science of Opole University of Technology
• 1996 - conducted by FEANI international experts
• 2001 - performed by Quality Assurance
  Commission for Technical Universities (QACTU)
• 2003 carried out by the National Quality
  Assurance Commission (NQAC) - the Faculty of
  Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and
  Computer Science obtained a positive grade for
  the quality of education in the field of Computer
  Science,
• December 2009 will be carried out by the
  National Quality Assurance Commission

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On 15 April 2009 the National Quality Assurance
Commission was entered in the European Quality
Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR).
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Accreditation procedure of the particular fields
of study and assessment criteria

• Stages of accreditation procedure
• the self-assessment report,
• inspection of the assessment team on the
  faculty,
• report of the assessment team,
• decision of the National Quality Assurance
  Commission.

• The assessment criteria are as follows
• formal and legal conditions of education,
• study plans and curricula,
• system of communication with students and
  dealing with students affairs,
• verification system of educational effects.

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• Assessment criteria of meeting requirements in
  the scope of realization of study plans and
  teaching curricula (1)
• whether a graduate profile is in compliance with
  the regulations included in the education
  standards and qualifications structure,
• whether study plans and teaching curricula are in
  compliance with education standards (the program
  content, the number of hours the order and
  selection of courses, and relations between
  various forms of classes (e.g. the number of
  lectures lower than 50),
• whether the participation of employers in shaping
  the concept of education was taken into
  consideration and whether a graduates
  qualifications meet the expectations of the
  labour market,

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• Assessment criteria of meeting requirements in
  the scope of realization of study plans and
  teaching curricula (2)
• what is the organization of classes (e.g. there
  should not be too many classes in one day and
  lectures in a given course should be carried out
  in periods not longer than 3-4 hours,
• what is the organization of a student practice
  for full-time and part-time students,
• whether the ECTS system takes into account the
  conditions and ways of transfer of students
  achievements,
• whether syllabi were developed for the particular
  courses.

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• Assessment criteria of meeting requirements in
  the scope of students affairs (1)
• whether the Study Regulations and the Regulations
  of Granting Financial Aid were introduced taking
  into account the resolutions of a student
  self-government of a given higher education
  institution,
• whether a tuition agreement between a given
  higher education institution and a student does
  not discriminate students,
• whether a given higher education institution
  respects the right to student self-governance and
  autonomy of the acting student self-government,
• whether granting the financial aid is in
  compliance with legal regulations being in force,
  clear, efficient and paid without avoidable delay,

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• Assessment criteria of meeting requirements in
  the scope of students affairs (2)
• whether a given higher education institution has
  a system of awards and distinctions granted from
  its own means for students achieving the best
  study results or distinguishing themselves with
  outstanding sports results or work for the
  student community,
• whether there exists a proper access to
  information related to the course of study
  (timetables, examination time plans, consultation
  plans, syllabi)
• whether the authorities of a higher education
  institution and its units, and especially
  vice-deans and deputy heads of basic
  organizational units for students affairs are
  available to students in the way, time and place
  convenient to students of all forms of study,

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• Assessment criteria of meeting requirements in
  the scope of students affairs (3)
• whether timetables and examination period plans
  are determined in agreement with the
  representatives of the student self-government
  and ensure conditions for effective education and
  study,
• whether administration services for students are
  in an adequate time load especially during the
  periods of numerous formalities to be dealt with
  by students (the beginning of the academic year,
  end of a semester, examination time, diploma
  examinations),
• whether a regular and suitable inquiries of the
  teaching process and academic teachers are
  carried out,
• what is the influence of student opinions on
  periodical assessment of academic teachers
  didactic work.

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• Assessment criteria of the verification system of
  educational effects (1)
• ways of verification of a graduates knowledge
  and skills assumed in a graduates profile,
• how is it evaluated whether the study plan,
  education content and the teaching methods used
  shape the attitudes defined in a graduates
  profile,
• how are the requirements referring to
  examinations, interim and credit papers, tests
  and projects established,

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• Assessment criteria of the verification system of
  educational effects (2)
• what are the rules for preparation and assessment
  of diploma papers/projects,
• is there in a given higher education institution
  a carrier office (or other formula) doing
  research on graduates and their employers
  satisfaction and the graduates situation on the
  labour market?

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