COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Study language: Georgian

Amount of necessary credits: 240 ECTS

Awarded qualification/degree: Bachelor in Computer Engineering  

Admission Type:  Individual Admission 

About the program

The academic staff of computer engineering is compiled of professional staff with experience gained in European and American educational institutions. The partner organizations of the program are the leading high-tech companies on the local market, as well as internationally recognized universities.

Computer engineering is one of the most demanded and highly paid professions in the modern world and constantly developing. Program students have the opportunity to work on innovative ideas and develop them on university-based state-of-the-art technology databases such as Unilab and FabLab. Various Zoomout pre-accelerator programs help students implement their idea.

Ilia State University also cooperates with the following institutions:

• Missouri University of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory;
• LEPL State Military-Scientific Technical Center "Delta";
• Company "Inotech";
• Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Consulting Center "Geographic";
• The company "Vrex Immersive";
• Company "Idea Design Group".

Aim of the program

The undergraduate program aims to prepare a highly qualified computer engineering specialist who is equipped with extensive knowledge of computer hardware design, development, software equipment, and their operation. Students will learn the structure of modern computer hardware, technical characteristics, and physical processes in it, ways, and methods of their improvement.  Students will have developed professional skills, which will enable them to be effectively involved in the production of computer equipment.

Main Areas of study

The program focuses on the theoretical knowledge required for the computer engineering field in mathematics, physics, information theory, microcomputer and microprocessor architecture, as well as the development of practical skills in electrical engineering and programming.

Also, the program focuses on the development of transfer skills such as effective oral and written communication in English, quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills, effective teamwork, use of modern information technology, and academic work skills.

Learning outcomes

The program graduate will learn about:

• Issues of development, creation, equipment, and operation of computer appliances;
• Structure of computer equipment, physical processes in it, technical characteristics of computer equipment and ways and methods of their improvement;
• Theoretical knowledge required in the field in mathematics, physics, information theory, and architecture of microcomputers and microprocessors;
• The fundamental essence of the physical processes taking place in electrical circuits and components, general principles of modern programming;

Program graduate will be able to:

• Create, improve, program, implement and use computer equipment;
• Effectively install existing computer equipment in large-scale organizations, develop optimal equipment operation schemes;
• Work to optimize and increase the functionality of computer hardware, participate in the creation and introduction of new technologies;
• Serve organizations, plan and create their computer landscape, develop and implement policies for the effective operation of computer equipment;

Hardware and software interfacing of microcomputers,  analog, and digital sensors and drives.

Teaching methods

• Lecture and seminar / written and verbal method
• Demonstration method
• Method of analysis and synthesis
• Problem-based learning
• Group work
• Laboratory work
• Practical work
• Project
• Experience-based teaching

One or more of the methods listed above or any other method may be used within the components of the study program, depending on the specific learning task outlined in the relevant syllabus.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may be employed in organizations of different profiles, where computer equipment is operated, repaired, improved, and manufactured:

• Diagnosis and repair of electronic devices in a wide range of organizations (household, medical, military, etc.);
• Designing measurement systems in research institutions and automation of experiments;
• Companies specializing in computer hardware installation and hardware-software services;
• Companies specializing in the design and installation of computer networks;
•  Companies that specialize in the production and support of electronic equipment.

Structure of the study program

To complete the requirements of the study program, the student must accumulate 240 ECTS.