Program Overview

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences offers a comprehensive program in Computer Science and Technology for undergraduate students. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in computer science and technology, as well as a broad range of knowledge in related fields.

Program Structure

The program is divided into four academic years, with each year consisting of autumn, spring, and summer terms. The curriculum includes a range of courses in computer science, mathematics, physics, and humanities.

1st Academic Year

• Autumn Term
  • Distinguished Lecture Series on Frontier of Sciences I (18 hours, 1 credit)
  • Lectures on Arts and Humanities (30 hours, 1 credit)
  • Linear Algebra I (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Calculus I (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Mechanics (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • College English I (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Physical Education I (32 hours, 1 credit)
  • Elective English Course (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Elective Course on Humanity (1 credit)
• Spring Term
  • Distinguished Lecture Series on Frontier of Sciences II (18 hours, 1 credit)
  • Discrete Mathematics (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Calculus II (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Linear Algebra II (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Thermal Physics (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Electromagnetics (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • University Writing (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • College English II (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Physical Education II (32 hours, 1 credit)
  • Elective English Course (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Elective Course on Humanity (2 credits)
  • Introduction to Computer Science (60 hours, 3 credits)
• Summer Term
  • No courses listed

2nd Academic Year

• Autumn Term
  • Distinguished Lecture Series on Frontier of Sciences III (18 hours, 1 credit)
  • College English III (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Physical Education III (32 hours, 1 credit)
  • Calculus III/Methods of Mathematical Physics (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Optics (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Experimental Physics (64 hours, 2 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Programming and Experiments (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Elective English Course (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Elective Course on Humanity (2 credits)
  • Probability and Mathematical Statistics (80 hours, 4 credits)
  • Digital Circuit (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Data Structure (60 hours, 3 credits)
• Spring Term
  • Distinguished Lecture Series on Frontier of Sciences IV (18 hours, 1 credit)
  • College English IV (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Physical Education IV (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Quantum Physics (72 hours, 4 credits)
  • Elective English Course (32 hours, 1 credit)
  • Elective Course on Humanity (32 hours, 2 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Theoretical Computer Science (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Principles of Computer Architecture + Seminars (60+40 hours, 3+2 credits)
  • Principles of Electric Circuits (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Computational linguistics (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Combinatorics (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Mathematical Base for Information Safety (40 hours, 2 credits)
• Summer Term
  • Machine Working Practice (2 weeks, 2 credits)

3rd Academic Year

• Autumn Term
  • Elective Course on Humanity (1 credit)
  • Operating System + Seminars (60+40 hours, 3+2 credits)
  • Computer Architecture + Seminars (60+40 hours, 3+2 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (60 hours, 3 credits)
  • Data Base System + Seminars (40+20 hours, 2+1 credits)
  • Object-oriented programming (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithm + Seminars (40+20 hours, 2+1 credits)
  • Introduction to Machine Learning (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Information Theory and Coding (40 hours, 2 credits)
• Spring Term
  • Fundamentals of Compiling + Seminars (60+40 hours, 3+2 credits)
  • Computer Networks + Seminars (60+40 hours, 3+2 credits)
  • Parallel Programming (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Distributed System (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Data Mining (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Digital Image Processing (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Natural Language Processing (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Cryptography (40 hours, 2 credits)
• Summer Term
  • No courses listed

4th Academic Year

• Autumn Term
  • Thesis Preparation or Laboratory Work (120 hours, 6 credits)
  • Software Engineering (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Software Analysis and Testing (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Human-computer Interaction (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Computer Graphics (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Computer Network Safety (40 hours, 2 credits)
  • Principle of Communication (40 hours, 2 credits)
• Spring Term
  • Graduation Design (400 hours, 9 credits)
• Summer Term
  • No courses listed

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in computer science and technology, as well as a broad range of knowledge in related fields. The curriculum includes a range of courses in computer science, mathematics, physics, and humanities, and is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for a career in computer science and technology.