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Scientific Programming

Dual course of study in Mathematics and Informatics combined with vocational training as MATSE (Mathematical-technical software developer)

Dipl.-Volksw. Jochen Goeser

FH Aachen University of applied sciences

Faculty of Medical Engineering and Technomathematics

European expert seminar – Dual Learning, Brussels 20th april 2015

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Scientific Programming…

Genuine dual course of Study: Two Certificates obtained: • Academic: Bachelor of Science in Scientfic

Programming Exam: University of applied science Aachen

• Vocational: Mathematical-technical software developer (state recognized training occupation) Exam: Chamber of Industry and Commerce

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Academic/ vocational profile

Mathematics (academic):

• Analysis

• Linear Algebra

• Stochastics

• Numerics

Informatics (academic):

• Programming

languages

• IT-Basics

• IT-Systems

• Algorithms

• Databases

• Software-Engineering

• Networks

Mathematics as the foundation for analytical competences, creating the ability to

actually understand IT

Mathematics (vocational):

• Description of complex

problems in

mathematical models

• Numeric optimisation

• Statistics

• Simulations

Informatics (vocational):

• Software-development

• Web-applications

• Databases

• Digital image processing

• App-programming

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Three locations

University of applied

science Aachen,

Campus Jülich

Cologne Campus

Jülich Supercomputing

Center

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Cooperating companies in Aachen

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Cooperating companies cont.

Cologne campus Jülich Supercomputing Center

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1st & 2nd year

Sem. Mathematics Informatics

0 Block course

Mathematical basics Block course Java - introduction

1 Analysis I

Linear Algebra I

IT-basics

Java

2 Analysis II

Linear Algebra II Algorithms

3 Stochastics Databases

Software-Engineering

4 Numerics I IT-Systems

Networks

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Company practise phases

ZP

optionaler

Block

3. Semester:

Datenbanken, 2. Pgmspr., Software-

Engineering., Stochastik

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Seminar., allg. Komp.,

2. Wahlpflichtfach

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Project example 1st Semester

Task

• Reception of GPS-Data • Track distances • Analyse distances and times • Testing and quality control • Projekt presentation for trainers

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Softwareengineering exhibition Students present their 3rd Semester projects

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3rd year of study

Sem. Mathematics Informatics Application

5 Seminar Optional courses

(compulsory)

6

Preparation for Exams

Bachelor thesis & Exams

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Dual course of study: the students perspective

What students can expect:

• Study program with salary with a straight path to a Bachelor Degree

• Interesting real world projects at the employer

• Exceptional employment perspectives

• Various fitting master programs (typically done as professional student)

What students must consider:

• Workload caused by dualism

• Contractually regulated vacations

• Two roles employee/student sometimes result in conflict

• Employer and location of study program not always co-located

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Requirements for companies

• Training supervisor with the formal qualification for vocational training and a background in Mathematics/ Informatics

• Practical projects on different levels corresponding to the curriculum

• Subjects for Seminar papers and Bachelor thesis

• Support during the course of study

• Soft Skills

• Students receive an apprentice salary

• Perspectives

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Advantages for companies

• Companies gain qualified employees, perfectly suited to their needs

• Competitive advantage in the face of a shortage of skilled applicants in the region

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Service for companies

Acquisition of Applicants

Applicant Selection (Screening test SOI® )

Coordination of

Apprenticeship Consultation in setting up

the company training program

If wanted, we overtake the

formal leadership for the apprenticeship

Training program for the chamber examination

Advancement Program for students that fall behind schedule

Consultation of students

Demand oriented optional courses

Bachelor Thesis adviced by Professors at the Enterprises

… Master program

Vocational Training Academic Program

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Career opportunities

• The combination of a solid mathematical background with software engineering capabilities opens a broad range of career opportunities

• Strong support of regional industry indicates that the curriculum meets their needs

• Sponsoring of an endowed professorship

• Optional courses to meet the knowledge demand in industry

• Broad range • Software Development • IT-Architect • IT-Project Engineer • Quality Engineer • IT-Consultant • Computational Engineering and Science

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FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Medical Engineering and Technomathematics Heinrich-Mußmann-Str. 1 52428 Jülich Germany T +49. 241. 6009 53088 goeser@fh-aachen.de www.fh-aachen.de