Pre-intensive Course for Programming

Program Overview

Pre-intensive Course for Programming

The pre-course programming at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is a 5-day course that aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science. The intensive programming course teaches basic programming skills to students looking to gain in-demand skills.

Key Facts

• Duration: 75 hours
• Location: Online (Live & On Demand)
• Fees:
  • EU Applicants: € 649
  • Non-EU Applicants: € 714
• Start Dates:
  • Winter semester: September
  • Summer semester: March
• Language: English

Syllabus Pre-intensive course programme

The Pre-intensive Course for Programming comprises 75 hours.

Preparation Week

There is a preparation week before the pre-course, during which you will need to prepare yourself with some of the learning content in advance. All activities in the preparation week are to be completed on demand and at your own pace. You will have access to all learning materials in a shared cloud folder one week before the start of the pre-course.

Workload & Assessment information

• Allocation of workload:
  • 10 hours: Video lectures, readings & introductory tasks (preparation week)
  • 26 hours: Live sessions
  • 38 hours: Self-study
  • 1 hour: Final Exam/Project presentation
• Assessment weighting:
  • 20%: Participation (online attendance)
  • 20%: Solving Exercises during practical Sessions
  • 60%: Online Final Exam

Software

• Cloud: Before starting the course, you will receive access to our cloud learning platform for all on-demand lectures.
• Zoom: You will need to have a free Zoom account set up ahead of the course, in order to join the live sessions during the course.
• Other Software: For this course, you will need to download Java Virtual Machine and Eclipse IDE. You will be provided with additional instructions ahead of the course.

Learn from our Experts

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Prof. Dr. Rand Kouatly

Prof. Dr. Rand Kouatly is the programme lead for Software Engineering and Vice Dean for Business at the UE Innovation Hub.

FAQs

What is the pre-intensive course for programming?

The pre-course programming at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is a 5-day course that aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science. The intensive programming course teaches basic programming skills to students looking to gain in-demand skills.

Who is eligible to apply for the pre-course programming?

This pre-master’s programme, delivered via UE’s virtual campus, is open to anyone looking to gain basic programming skills. It aims to prepare prospective students looking to join the postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering and Data Science at UE.

What will I learn in the pre-master’s programme?

During the intensive programming course, you will learn the basic principles of object-oriented programming through practical exercises and self-study. You will find out how to declare and use variables and understand the logic of programming. Also, you will master the use of different data types and expand your knowledge of objects and inheritance in Java.

When are the sessions for the pre-intensive course for programming available?

If you are looking to study pre-course programming at UE, you can choose between the September course for the winter semester or March for the summer semester.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

The Pre-intensive Course for Programming comprises 75 hours of lectures, readings, introductory tasks, live sessions, and self-study.

Structure:

• Preparation Week: This week involves independent learning of provided materials before the course officially begins.
• Live Sessions: These sessions are 26 hours long and will be conducted live.
• Self-Study: This comprises 38 hours of independent learning on the provided materials.
• Final Exam/Project Presentation: This will be a 1-hour assessment.

Modules:

• Video Lectures: These cover the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming.
• Readings: These provide further insight into the concepts covered in the lectures.
• Introductory Tasks: These are hands-on exercises that help reinforce the learning from the lectures and readings.
• Live Sessions: These sessions provide opportunities for interactive learning and clarification of doubts.
• Self-Study: This mainly involves completing the assigned readings and working on individual programming exercises.

Assessment:

• Participation (Online Attendance): 20% of the final grade.
• Solving Exercises during Practical Sessions: 20% of the final grade.
• Online Final Exam/Project Presentation: 60% of the final grade.

Teaching:

• On-demand lectures: These are pre-recorded lectures available through the cloud platform.
• Live sessions: These are conducted using Zoom and facilitate real-time interaction with instructors.

Other:

• Software requirements: Students will need access to Zoom, Java Virtual Machine, and Eclipse IDE.
• Preparation week: One week before the course starts, students will receive access to a shared cloud folder containing all learning materials for the preparation week.
• Workload allocation: The total workload is estimated as follows:
• 10 hours: Video lectures, readings, and introductory tasks (preparation week)
• 26 hours: Live sessions
• 38 hours: Self-study
• 1 hour: Final Exam/Project presentation

EU Applicants: € 649 Non-EU Applicants: € 714