Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University Pompeu Fabra offers a comprehensive program in Engineering, specifically the Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science. This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical and computational techniques, preparing them for careers in data science and related fields.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four years, with a total of 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

First Year

• Matemàtica discreta (6 ECTS)
• Càlcul I (4 ECTS)
• Introducció a la programació (4 ECTS)
• Introducció a les TIC (6 ECTS)

Second Year

• Àlgebra lineal (6 ECTS)
• Càlcul II (4 ECTS)
• Estructura de dades i algorismes I (4 ECTS)
• Organització de computadors (6 ECTS)

Third Year

• Estructura de dades i algorismes II (4 ECTS)
• Fonaments de física (6 ECTS)
• Xarxes (6 ECTS)
• Mètodes numèrics (4 ECTS)

Fourth Year

• Gestió de projectes (5 ECTS)
• Analítica visual (5 ECTS)
• Recuperació de la Informació i Anàlisi de la Web (5 ECTS)
• Processos estocàstics (5 ECTS)
• Treball de fi de grau (15 ECTS) and Optatives (25 ECTS)

Program Details

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• Probabilitat (5 ECTS)
• Prog. orientada a objectes (5 ECTS)
• Introducció a la ciència de xarxes (5 ECTS)
• Senyals i sistemes I (5 ECTS)
• Estadística (5 ECTS)
• Sistemes operatius (5 ECTS)
• Gràfics per ordinador (5 ECTS)
• Disseny d'algorismes (5 ECTS)
• Aprenentatge automàtic (5 ECTS)
• Tècniques d'optimització (5 ECTS)
• Arquitectura de Xarxes (5 ECTS)
• Intr. a la prog. paral·lela i distribuïda (5 ECTS)
• Comunicació tècnica en anglès (5 ECTS)
• Bases de dades (5 ECTS)
• Models estadístics (5 ECTS)
• Mineria de dades massives (5 ECTS)
• Models gràfics probabilístics (5 ECTS)
• Criptografia i seguretat (5 ECTS)
• Sistemes distribuïts de gran escala (5 ECTS)
• Organització d'empreses TIC (5 ECTS)

Final Project

The final project is a compulsory course that takes place during the fourth year of the program. It has a workload of 15 ECTS and is developed autonomously under the guidance of a director. The project does not include face-to-face classes.

Coordination and Teaching Staff

The program is coordinated by Professor Pablo Arias, and the teaching staff comes from the Department of Engineering at the University Pompeu Fabra.

Additional Information

The university offers various services and programs, including:

• Minor: A complementary formation that allows students to acquire specific competencies in an area of knowledge different from their main studies.
• Practices: Information for students who want to do curricular or extracurricular practices or have their work experience recognized.
• Mobility: Programs for students who want to spend a period abroad, in another Spanish university, or participate in a solidarity stay.
• Delegates: Information about the election process for student delegates.
• Program of tutorials and inclusion: A service that provides students with a tutor from the beginning of their studies.
• Recognition of credits: Information about the recognition of credits for academic activities, language learning, and work experience.
• Activities: Various activities organized by the School of Engineering, such as events, associations, and awards.
• Normative of degree, progress, and permanence: Regulations that govern the continuation of studies, including the requirements for progressing to the next year and the conditions for permanence.