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Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Programmes New Programme Outcomes, as of 12.10.2015

EB. Outcomes for First Cycle Degree (FCD) Programmes

EB1. Underlying Conceptual Basis for Informatics

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB11: describe and explain the essential facts, concepts, theories and mathematical methods relevant to computing, computing equipment, computer communication and informatics applications as appropriate to their programme of study
• EB12: outline the characteristics of relevant state-of-the-art hardware and software and their practical application
• EB13: outline relevant historical and current developments in informatics and show insight into possible future trends and developments
• EB14: apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other informatics disciplines in support of study in their own specialist area(s)
• EB15: demonstrate awareness of the need for deep domain knowledge when creating informatics applications in other subject areas

EB2. Analysis

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB21: use a range of techniques to identify the requirements of real-world problems, analyse their complexity and assess the feasibility of their solution using informatics techniques
• EB22: describe a problem and its solution at varying levels of abstraction
• EB23: select and use relevant analytic, modelling and simulation methods
• EB24: choose appropriate solution patterns, algorithms and data structures
• EB25: analyse the extent to which an informatics system meets the criteria defined for its current use and future development

EB3. Design and Implementation

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB31: specify and design computing/network hardware/software which meet specified requirements
• EB32: describe the phases involved in different life cycle models used for specifying, building, testing and commissioning new systems and for maintaining existing systems
• EB33: select and use appropriate process models, programming environments and data management techniques for projects involving traditional applications as well as emerging application areas
• EB34: describe and explain the design of systems and interfaces for human-computer and computer-computer interaction
• EB35: apply relevant practical and programming skills to the creation of computer programs and/or other informatics artefacts

EB4. Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB41: demonstrate awareness of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in informatics and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct
• EB42: explain how commercial, industrial, economic and social contexts affect informatics practice
• EB43: identify relevant legal requirements governing informatics activities, including data protection, intellectual property rights, contracts, product safety and liability issues, personnel issues and health & safety
• EB44: explain the importance of information privacy and security issues in relation to the design, development, maintenance, monitoring and use of informatics-based systems

EB5. Informatics practice

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB51: demonstrate an awareness of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
• EB52: describe and explain management techniques appropriate to the design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance of informatics systems, including project management, configuration management, change management, etc., and including relevant automated techniques
• EB53: identify risk issues, including security, health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and explain risk assessment, risk reduction and risk management techniques
• EB54: undertake literature searches and reviews using databases and other sources of information
• EB55: design and conduct appropriate practical investigations (e.g. of system performance), to interpret data and draw conclusions

EB6. Other Professional Skills and Competences

Graduates of a First Cycle degree should be able to:

• EB61: organise their own work independently, demonstrate initiative and exercise personal responsibility
• EB62: communicate effectively both verbally and using a variety of communications media to a variety of different audiences
• EB63: plan self-learning and improve personal performance as a foundation for lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
• EB64: identify different ways of organising teams and the various roles within a team
• EB65: participate effectively in informatics group-working

EM. Outcomes for Second Cycle Degree (SCD) Programmes

EM1. Underlying Conceptual Basis for Informatics

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to:

• EM11: demonstrate either deepened knowledge of a chosen specialisation or broadened knowledge of informatics in general
• EM12: explain in depth relevant concepts and scientific principles appropriate to their programme of study, some of which may be from outside informatics
• EM13: demonstrate awareness of topics at the forefront of their specialisation and evaluate their significance

EM2. Analysis

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to:

• EM21: apply appropriate analysis methods to the solution of complex problems in informatics and to assess their limitations
• EM22: use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and methodologies
• EM23: collect and analyse research data and use appropriate analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of analytical methods.

EM3. Design and Implementation

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to:

• EM31: describe and explain design processes and methodologies relevant to their subject area and be able to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
• EM32: specify and complete informatics tasks that are complex, incompletely defined or unfamiliar
• EM33: apply state-of-the-art or innovative methods in problem solving, possibly involving the use of other disciplines
• EM34: demonstrate that they can think creatively to develop new and original designs, approaches, methods, etc

EM4. Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to:

• EM41: demonstrate awareness of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in informatics
• EM42: identify relevant legal, commercial, industrial, economic and/or social contexts appropriate to their area of study and explain their relevance
• EM43: evaluate risk and information security issues relevant to their area of study

EM5. Informatics practice

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to:

• EM51: describe and explain applicable techniques and methods for their particular area of study and identify their limitations
• EM52: apply informatics techniques to new application areas, taking account of relevant commercial, industrial, social and environmental constraints
• EM53: contribute to the further development of informatics

EM6. Other Professional Competences

Graduates of a Second Cycle degree should be able to

• EM61: organise their own work independently, demonstrating initiative and exercising personal responsibility
• EM62: appreciate the skills required to work with and lead a team that may be composed of people from different disciplines and different levels of qualification
• EM63: undertake literature searches and reviews using databases and other sources of information
• EM64: communicate effectively both verbally and using a variety of communications media to a variety of different audiences and preferably also in a second language
• EM65: plan self-learning and improve personal performance as a foundation for lifelong learning and ongoing professional development