With a focus on computational modeling and the development of algorithms for solving complex problems, the program curriculum provides students with a solid knowledge base in the fundamentals of computing and an in-depth view of topics such as programming languages, operating systems, networks and distributed systems, software engineering, intelligence computing, computer graphics and game development.
Graduates of the program can find work in the software industry. The prospects are good, as there is a shortage of qualified professionals, both in the Porto Alegre area, including the Tecnopuc, and other cities in Brazil – Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife – and some other cities all over the world.
There are also countless opportunities for research through Scientific Initiation grants, which allow students to work with the state-of-the-art in Computer Science, expanding their horizons and possibilities in an academic career, in industries or as entrepreneurs.
It is the right program for students aiming for an internationalized career or graduate school.
*The Computer Science program is offered in the morning, in the first three semesters (ABCDEE1), and from the fourth semester on, in the evening shift (JKLMNP).
| SEMESTER | COD | COURSES | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95300-04 | Calculus I | 60 |
| 1 | 4611C-06 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 90 |
| 1 | 98705-02 | Introduction to Computing | 30 |
| 1 | 95303-04 | Discrete Mathematics | 60 |
| 1 | 98707-02 | Scientific Method | 30 |
| 1 | 1501A-04 | Ethics and Civic Consciousness | 60 |
| 2 | 4645G-04 | Algorithms and Data Structure I | 60 |
| 2 | 98901-04 | Database I | 60 |
| 2 | 95301-04 | Calculus II | 60 |
| 2 | 980E2-12 | Elective courses | 180 |
| 2 | 4646B-04 | Fundamentals of Digital Systems | 60 |
| 2 | 4611E-04 | Logic for Computer Science | 60 |
| 2 | 4611F-04 | Object-Oriented Programming | 60 |
| 3 | 4645H-04 | Algorithms and Data Structures II | 60 |
| 3 | 98902-02 | Database II | 30 |
| 3 | 46515-04 | Languages, Automata and Computing | 60 |
| 3 | 98G03-04 | Processor Organization and Architecture | 60 |
| 3 | 95304-04 | Probability and Statistics | 60 |
| 3 | 98701-04 | Low-Level Programming | 60 |
| 3 | 98702-04 | Research Practice | 60 |
| 4 | 98716-04 | Computer Graphics | 60 |
| 4 | 98801-04 | Software Engineering I | 60 |
| 4 | 4636H-04 | Software Development Fundamentals | 60 |
| 4 | 98713-04 | Parallel and Distributed Processing Fundamentals | 60 |
| 4 | 98H00-04 | Infrastructure for Data Management | 60 |
| 4 | 98703-02 | Functional Programming | 30 |
| 4 | 95302-04 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry | 60 |
| 5 | 98802-02 | Software Engineering II | 30 |
| 5 | 98905-04 | User Experience | 60 |
| 5 | 4646N-04 | Numerical Methods | 60 |
| 5 | 4646X-04 | Game Development Project | 60 |
| 5 | 4646Z-04 | Algorithm Project and Optimization | 60 |
| 5 | 98700-04 | Operating Systems | 60 |
| 5 | 4647F-04 | Computability and Complexity Theory | 60 |
| 6 | 98709-04 | Fundamentals of Computer Networks | 60 |
| 6 | 98708-04 | Artificial Intelligence | 60 |
| 6 | 98710-02 | Computer Network Laboratory | 30 |
| 6 | 4646I-04 | Operating Systems Laboratory | 60 |
| 6 | 4646M-04 | Formal Methods for Computing | 60 |
| 6 | 98704-04 | Software Engineering Practicum | 60 |
| 7 | 98706-04 | Machine Learning | 60 |
| 7 | 4645K-04 | Compiler Construction | 60 |
| 7 | 4647A-04 | Advanced Computer Networks | 60 |
| 7 | 4611G-04 | Analytical Methods and Simulation | 60 |
| 7 | 98711-02 | Thesis I | 30 |
| 8 | 980P0-00 | Complementary Activities (120 hours) | 120 |
| 8 | 4645J-04 | Parallel Computing | 60 |
| 8 | 11521-04 | Humanism and Religious Culture | 60 |
| 8 | 98715-04 | Systems Security | 60 |
| 8 | 4647B-04 | Distributed Systems | 60 |
| 8 | 98714-02 | Thesis II | 30 |
| SEMESTER | COD | COURSES | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 254DX-02 | Information Management | 30 |
| 4 | 98G05-04 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 60 |
| 4 | 98H01-04 | Data Collection, Preparation and Analysis | 60 |
| 4 | 98907-02 | Knowledge Engineering and Management | 30 |
| 4 | 4636R-04 | Business Intelligence | 60 |
| 4 | 4646E-04 | Interpretation of Programming Languages | 60 |
| 4 | 12297-04 | Games and Graphic Narrative Laboratory | 60 |
| 4 | 13397-02 | Psychology and People Management in IT | 30 |
| 4 | 98G02-04 | Digital Systems | 60 |
| 4 | 4611H-02 | Database Management Systems | 30 |
| 4 | 4637K-02 | Advanced Topics in Data Management | 30 |
| 5 | 4636M-02 | Computer Network Management | 30 |
| 5 | 46517-02 | Software Process Improvement | 30 |
| 5 | 4637B-04 | Applied Software Programming | 60 |
| 6 | 4620J-04 | Real-Time Systems | 60 |
| 7 | 4636N-04 | Information Technology Infrastructure | 60 |
| 7 | 46524-04 | Experimental Agency Practicum III (120 hours) | 120 |