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Studying Mathematical Information Technology
These Study pages contain information for new students, general information about studying, and information about studies that prepare the Candidate's degree and Master's degree as well as about postgraduate studies. Furthermore you can find information about completing previous studies and studying mathematical information technology as a minor subject. The pages contain also a FAQ with answers to frequently asked questions about studying.
· Syllabus
· Information to new students
· General Information about studying
· Bachelor Studies
· Master Studies
· Post-graduate Studies
· Complementary Studies
· Mathematical Information Technology as a minor subject
· Study FAQ
NEW since Autumn 2005
The Department of Mathematical Information Technology was one of the first departments that adopted the European two-tier degree system in autumn 2002. In autumn 2005 a new study credit system was adopted, where ECTS study credits are used instead of the formerly used Finnish study credit units. Furthermore the scale for grading the examinations is now from 1 to 5 (see also Examination regulations). The changes affect mainly new students at this stage. Further information about these changes and the new degree system are available on the pages of the Faculty of Information Technology.
Another new issue since autumn 2005 is a HOPS or Individual Study Plan for each student. In the past, HOPS were made only in certain cases where the students in question had previous corresponding studies. New students will create their HOPS with the help of tutors. Old students can either make their HOPS on their own in the Organizing your studies section of the Korppi system or with the help of student counsellors.
· Grading the Examinations
· Examination Regulations
· HOPS - Individual Study Plan
· Information about Korppi
· Study counselling
· Information about the new degree system on the page of the Faculty on Information Technology
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Syllabus of the Department of Mathematical Information Technology
Academic year 2006-2007
· Syllabus of the autumn term 2006 (Korppi)
· Syllabus of the spring term 2007 (Korppi)
· Other study units (Korppi)
· Courses that are not lectured every year (Korppi)
Academic year 2005-2006
· Syllabus of the autumn term 2005 (Korppi): Timetable of lectures for autumn 2005
· Syllabus of the spring term 2006 (Korppi): Timetable of lectures for spring 2006
· Syllabus of summer 2006
· Other study units (Korppi)
· Courses that are not lectured every year (Korppi)
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For New Students
Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Information Technology!
On these pages you will find information about starting your studies of mathematical information technology. Since the university is a new and unfamiliar environment for many of you, you might want to start by familiarizing yourself with the study environment. It is worthwhile to get acquainted beforehand with the new issues that entering the university brings about. But don't worry; a senior student called a tutor will help you with all your questions during the first few weeks.
For many of you, the biggest change is probably the fact that at the university you can choose quite freely by yourself what to study and when. Furthermore, you are personally responsible for your studies. But life is not just about studying, so it is recommended to leave some free time in your schedule.
· Getting acquainted with the university
· Starting your studies
· Free time
· The study pages of the Faculty of Information Technology
· Student life in Jyväskylä
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General Information about Studying
The university is in a state of change. Changing over to the new two-tier degree system involves changes that preoccupy both staff and students. On the other hand, the university has always been changing. People change - new students come and old ones leave.
We know from experience that change brings along questions. We hope these pages provide answers to your questions. See also the pages of the Faculty of IT.
Planning your studies
· Syllabus
· Student counselling
· HOPS - Individual Study Plan
· Correspondences between the new and the old degree requirements
· Teaching by partner universities (A link to the study guide)
· Open university - The study guide of the subjects related to information technology
· International student exchange - The home page of the International Office of the University
· Orientations - The different orientations of the master's degree studies in mathematical information technology
· Practical training
Handouts and how to get them
· The handouts for the courses given at the Department of Mathematical Information Technology
Close to graduation
· Theses
· Graduating - Documents related to graduation
Student Associations
· Student association Ynnä
· Evaluation group (of the quality of teaching)
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Theses
Welcome to learn about theses. A thesis shows how much you have learnt. These pages contain instructions for writing theses. You can also find instructions on the pages of the faculty of IT.
There are links to guides for writing papers and to other related resources below. The Master's theses page contains, among other things, a selection of finished Master's theses. They can give you ideas for your own Master's thesis.
· Use the Nelli portal on the front page of the library web site or the new electronic resources page to access the electronic material acquired by the library. The acquisitions are a part of the National Electronic Library (FinELIb) consortium.
1. the electronic journal services Blackwell and Wiley contain several hundreds of journals from different fields
2. Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) contains digitised versions of approx. 150 000 books published in Great Britain or in America in the 18th century
3. International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences - a vast reference of social and behavioral sciences, which contains approx. 4000 reviews
Further information from Mirja Laitinen, phone 3384 or
· Writing a Thesis (Jukka-Pekka Santanen, 2000)
· Software assignments (former cum laude practical work):
o guide for software assignments
o topics for software assignments
· Software projects (former cum laude work projects)
o the brochure of software projects
o instructions for software projects
Bachelor's theses:
o writing instructions
o topics for bachelor's theses
o completed bachelor's theses
Topics for special assignments
List of completed and on-going Master's theses
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Bachelor Studies
A large part of the studies that form the bachelor's degree are common to all the students of the faculty. The degree requirements depend on the starting year of your studies.
Bachelor's degree for those who started in or after autumn 2005
· The new bachelor's degree in science (mathematical information technology)
· About timing your bachelor studies
· Minor subjects
Bachelor's degree for those who started before autumn 2005
· The structure of the old bachelor's degree in science
· About timing your bachelor studies
· Minor subjects
From Bachelor Studies to Master Studies
Once the students have completed their Bachelor's degree, they will choose among different alternatives for their Master studies. The bachelor studies contain study modules that are prerequisites to certain alternatives in Master studies. These study modules are mentioned under the alternatives in question.
· The study alternatives at the Department of Mathematical Information Technology
Further information can be found on the Study pages of the Faculty of Information Technology. See also about graduating.
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About Master Studies
After Bachelor studies you can choose between four different lines of study for your Master's degree:
· Mobile Systems (MOB)
· Teacher Education (OPE)
· Software Engineering (OT)
· Simulation and optimization (SIMO)
The Software Engineering line of study is given in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.
The descriptions of Master studies at the Department of Mathematical Information Technology mention the prerequisites of each line of study. It is also indicated which courses can be accepted as optional advanced studies. The professor in charge of a line of study can also exceptionally accept other courses as optional advanced studies.
· About graduating - Instructions for students close to graduation
· The Master Study page of the Faculty
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Post-graduate Students
If you want something more, you have come to the right place. If you are not satisfied with a mere Master's degree, you should consider post-graduate studies. Maybe a while ago you didn't imagine continuing your studies beyond a Master's degree, but you will be surprised to see how easy it is to enter the exciting world of post-graduate studies.
More practical information about how to become a post-graduate student and what post-graduate studies require can be found on the pages of the Faculty of Information Technology.
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Complementary Studies
Students who already have a Master's Degree at the University of Jyväskylä can continue completing their studies, to finish for example an unfinished study module, by registering for this purpose according to the rules of the university. These studies are free of charge for the time being. The studies take place as normal day time studies.
Further information is available on the pages of the Faculty of Information Technology.
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Mathematical Information Technology as a Minor Subject
Information technology plays an important role in many fields of work. It is useful for students from any faculty, which is why mathematical information technology can be studied as a minor subject. The Faculty of Information Technology offers a few different minor subject curricula. Among others, it is possible to choose the basic and subject studies in mathematical information technology as a minor subject. Further information about different study modules and applying minor subjects can be found in the study guide of the faculty.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact the amanuensis of the department.
I have found a company willing to fund my Master's Thesis. Can I start writing it?
No. Nobody outside the Department of Mathematical Information Technology has the right to confirm the choice of subject for the Master's Thesis or give a permission to start writing it. As a student you can suggest a subject, but only a teacher or a researcher of the Department can be the responsible tutor. Further information about theses.
I forgot to enter for an examination. What can I do?
Contact the secretariat of the Department of Mathematical Information Technology and ask if any other students are taking the same examination. If this is the case and the questions have not yet been copied, the secretary might let you participate. Otherwise you cannot come to the examination.
Can I take courses even if I am not a regular student?
Yes. Anybody can take separate study modules by paying the fee according to the current tariff, provided that there is room in the class. You must always apply for a separate right to study from the faculty using a specific application form. You should also check beforehand with the teacher in question whether you can take the study module.
When can one apply for the pedagogical studies for subject teachers?
The application period is in March or April every year. For more information, see the Subject Teacher Education line of study.
I already have a Master's Degree. Can I study mathematical information technology at the University of Jyväskylä?
Yes, you can. There are three alternatives:
1. If your current degree was taken at the University of Jyväskylä: you can register for completing your degree and take courses with regular students. All students of the University of Jyväskylä have the right to take the basic and subject studies. Students in the field of mathematics have the right to take advanced studies automatically; students in other fields must apply for the right to study using a free-form application addressed at the faculty.
2. If your current degree was taken at another university and you wish to take a separate degree in mathematical information technology: apply for a separate right to study at the faculty by using the application form for extra students. A payment confirmed by the university is required for these studies. You can ask for compensation for your former studies in the field of information technology.
3. Master Studies: the faculty of Information Technology selects students separately for Master Studies. You will take courses along with regular students, following your personal study plan. With Master Studies, you will achieve a Master's Degree in science.
Questions about the Korppi system - see the Korppi faq
https://korppi.it.jyu.fi/kotka/help/faq/