FI MU Study Catalogue 2019/2020

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Theoretical Computer Science

follow-up master's program (Czech) with specializations

The study of theoretical computer science focuses on a deeper understanding of basic principles underpinning the development of contemporary information technologies, including non-classical computational devices such as neural networks or quantum computers. Together with the active mastering of advanced theoretical as well as practical concepts, a special emphasis is put on the development of abstract thinking. The students gain a deeper understanding of advanced algorithms, principles of modern programming languages, and methods for verification and analysis of computer programs. Further, they understand the basic advantages and limitations of non-classical computational devices. After successfully completing the programme, the students are qualified for a wide variety of positions requiring complex expert skills.

After successfully completing the study programme, the students are qualified for a variety of IT positions including a developer, system architect, or verification engineer. Solid mathematical skills together with deep knowledge of non-trivial algorithms enable the students to find jobs in the financial sector. The acquired knowledge and skills may be well used also in the follow-up Ph.D. programme.

Requirements for successful graduation

Compulsory subjects of the program

IA006 Selected topics on automata theory
IA008 Computational Logic
IA012 Complexity
IV003 Algorithms and Data Structures II
IV054 Coding, Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols
IV111 Probability in Computer Science
MA007 Mathematical Logic
PA152 Efficient Use of Database Systems
PA159 Net-Centric Computing I
SOBHA Defence of Thesis
SZMGR State Exam (MSc degree)

Specialization: Algorithms and Computational Models

Specialization Algorithms and Computational Models will familiarize students with problem solving methods, which are computationally demanding on conventional computers. Graduates are also familiar with the principles, benefits and limitations of non-classical computing systems such as neural networks or quantum computers.

Compulsory subjects of the specialization

IV100 Parallel and distributed computations
IA062 Randomized Algorithms and Computations
IA066 Introduction to Quantum Computing
IA077 Advanced Quantum Information Processing
IA082 Physical concepts of quantum information processing
IA101 Algorithmics for Hard Problems
MA017 Geometric Algorithms
MA018 Numerical Methods
PV021 Neural Networks

Recommended course of study

Fall 2019 (1. term)
Spring 2020 (2. term)
Fall 2020 (3. term)
Spring 2021 (4. term)

Specialization: Formal Verification and Program Analysis

The specialization Formal verification and analysis of programs focuses on formal methods for modeling, analysis, testing, and verification of computer programs as one of the basic building blocks of software systems development. Students get acquainted with the principles of modern verification tools and master practical skills required for working in teams responsible for ensuring the quality of the software products (quality assurance teams).

Compulsory subjects of the specialization

IA010 Principles of Programming Languages
IA011 Programming Language Semantics
IA072 Seminar on Verification
IA159 Formal Verification Methods
IA168 Algorithmic game theory
IA169 System Verification and Assurance
IV022 Design and verification of algorithms
PA008 Compiler Construction
PV260 Software Quality

Recommended course of study

Fall 2019 (1. term)
Spring 2020 (2. term)
Fall 2020 (3. term)
Spring 2021 (4. term)

Specialization: Principles of Programming Languages

Specialization Principles of programming languages provide a deeper insight into the paradigms of modern programming languages and the structure of their compilers. Graduates can choose the optimal programming tools for a given application type and can quickly acquire new programming languages.

Compulsory subjects of the specialization

IA010 Principles of Programming Languages
IA011 Programming Language Semantics
IA014 Advanced Functional Programming
IA081 Lambda calculus
IA158 Real Time Systems
IV010 Communication and Parallelism
PA008 Compiler Construction
PA037 Compiler Project

Recommended course of study

Fall 2019 (1. term)
Spring 2020 (2. term)
Fall 2020 (3. term)
Spring 2021 (4. term)