Training course in Informatics Challenges

General Objectives of the Course

The course aims to give students in the final year of the secondary education an insight into advanced knowledge and challenges in Informatics. The subjects taught are an introduction to contents that are developed in depth in the programs of the courses available at the Dep. Computer Engineering at FCTUC. The course program is divided into several modules, each of which addresses a different subject, and a final project to be developed as a team, where the knowledge acquired during the various classes will be used.

Admission Requirements

Students who completed the 10th and 11th years of the Science and Technology Course with a final average of 16 or more, and who are currently attending the 12th year. Students who have completed the 10th and 11th years of the Science and Technology Course with a final average below 16, and who are currently attending the 12th year, whose curriculum is recognized by the course coordination as attesting the ability to complete the course.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Qualitative: Approved/Not approved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Problem solving using knowledge of Informatics, group work.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

Desafios em Informática

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 3.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Calendar

1st Semester: Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024
2nd Semester: Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025
1st Quarterial: Start date: 01-09-2024
End date: 30-11-2024
2nd Quarterial: Start date: 01-12-2024
End date: 28-02-2025
3rd Quarterial: Start date: 01-03-2025
End date: 31-05-2025
4th Quarterial: Start date: 01-06-2025
End date: 31-07-2025