Module CS4460-KP05

Computer Science for Health and Healthcare Science (InfGuV)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each winter semester

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master in Health and Healthcare Science 2019, optional subject, Digital Healthcare
  • Master in Health and Healthcare Science 2025, optional subject, Digital Healthcare

Classes and lectures:

  • Computer Science for Health and Healthcare Science (lecture, 2 SWS)
  • Computer Science for Health and Healthcare Science (exercise, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 60 hours in-classroom work
  • 90 hours private studies and exercises

Contents of teaching:

  • Information, data, algorithms
  • Computer-Hardware
  • Computer-Software
  • Operating systems
  • Software development processes
  • Programming languages (Java, Javascript)
  • Elementary data structures
  • Programming concepts (iteration, recursion, object orientation, modularization)
  • Page description languages (HMTL, CSS)
  • Databases
  • IT security and encryption

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Students will be able to describe the design, implementation, and operation of information processing systems.
  • They are able to accompany the development of IT systems in interdisciplinary working groups.
  • They can classify information technology equipment and system for their suitability in health care.
  • They will be able to name and classify basic IT security issues and identify possible solutions.
  • They can learn new areas of computer science under guidance.

Grading through:

  • written exam

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

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Language:

  • German and English skills required

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None

Admission requirements for participation in module examination:
- Successful completion of exercises as specified at the beginning of the semester.

Module Exam:
- CS4460-L1: Computer Science for Health and Healthcare Science, written exam, 90 min, 100% of module grade.

Last Updated:

16.09.2025