Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Information Science is a 6-semester program that aims to equip students with the theoretical and methodological principles of selection, organization, representation, retrieval, access, and preservation of information.

General Objectives of the Course

The program has the following objectives for students:

• to learn the theoretical and methodological principles of selection, organization, representation, retrieval, access, and preservation of information
• to understand the wealth, plurality, and complexity of current informational contexts and their relations
• to demonstrate proficiency in the use, assessment, and application of techniques, norms, and tools for the selection, organization, preservation, access, dissemination, and exchange of information

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program are as follows:

• National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES): one of the following sets:
  • 06 Philosophy
  • 18 Portuguese
  • 11 History
  • 18 Portuguese
  • 17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
  • 18 Portuguese
• Application score: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Calculation Formula: secondary school average (50%) and entry exams (50%)
• Other forms of access (UC-applicants):
  • Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes
  • Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds
  • Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses
  • Special Call for International Students

Professional Goals

The program prepares students for careers that require an ability for reasoning, discussion, analysis of ideas, concepts, and complex problems, such as:

• Librarian
• Archivist
• Documentation and Information Services Senior Technician
• Researcher
• Management Official in Public Administration and Companies

Mode of Study

The program is offered in a face-to-face mode of study.

Teaching / Evaluation Language

The teaching and evaluation language for the program is Portuguese.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

The assessment is a pedagogical activity that aims to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. The assessment items may include:

• Oral or written exams
• Written or practical work
• Individual and group projects that may require an oral defense
• Class participation The grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20, and a grade of 10 is required to pass.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The students in this program should:

• have a critical understanding of the theory and methodology of Information Science
• know how to identify various normative, conceptual, and theoretical tools applicable to the processes of selection, organization, representation, dissemination, and preservation of information
• know how to apply different operative techniques that correspond to those normative tools
• know how to identify problems and understand the importance of methodological approaches in designing solutions
• develop fundamental writing and communication skills
• develop or improve their ability to work individually and in a team, demonstrating a high level of responsibility and ethical commitment

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is Ana Lúcia Silva Terra.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees:

• Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording
• Ordinance nr 782/2009, 23rd July

Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the program are the achievement of the passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

The program provides access to further studies, specifically the second cycle of studies (Master's degree).

Study Programme

The study program offers two paths:

• Information Science
• Information Science With Minor

Academic Year

The program is offered in a 6-semester academic year.

Course Type

The program is a 1st Cycle Studies course.

DGES Code

The DGES code for the program is 9694.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded is a Bachelor's Degree.

Duration

The duration of the program is 6 semesters.

ECTS Credits

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits.

Accreditations

The program is accredited by the Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior, with the registration number R/A-Ef 1639/2011/AL01.