why i'm diving into computer science at fernuni hagen (part-time)

so here’s the deal – i signed up for computer science at fernuni hagen, doing it part-time, 'cause real life doesn’t hit pause just 'cause you’re studying. i got bills, work, maybe even a bit of sleep if the network gods allow. but still, i wanna get serious about this tech game. not just some random python tutorials or clicky bootcamps – i’m talking full-on fundamentals, the real-deal logic, systems, and hardcore concepts that make the digital world tick.

the program's stacked. and yeah, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. but it’s solid. here’s what’s on the playlist:

basics to get your brain warmed up:

  • einführung in die informatik – where you get the lay of the land, how it all connects
  • mathematik für informatiker – logic, proofs, set theory... brain stretching 101
  • theoretische informatik – turing machines, automata, formal languages. yeah, it's heavy.
  • datenstrukturen und algorithmen – the tools and tricks for making code fast and tight

digging deeper into how machines think and work:

  • software engineering – building real stuff, not just hacking scripts
  • systemsoftware – operating systems, shell stuff, what’s actually running your code
  • datenbanken – sql, relations, normalization. data without chaos
  • rechnernetze – networking, packets, protocols, the good stuff (your bread and butter, right?)
  • technische informatik – bits, circuits, logic gates – low-level vibes

applied stuff and special flavors:

  • betriebswirtschaftslehre – yeah, they sneak some business in there too
  • human-computer interaction – making stuff people don’t hate using
  • künstliche intelligenz – a taste of the hype and the math behind it
  • praktische informatik – project work, real-world stuff, team sweat
  • sicherheit – crypto, auth, hacking defense. cyber fortress building
  • softwareprojekt – group chaos disguised as learning
  • bachelorarbeit – the final boss. you vs. everything you’ve learned

why bother? what's the endgame?

look, i’m not doing this to decorate my wall with a degree. i want the skills. the mindset. the ability to understand, build, fix, and protect real systems. it’s about freedom too – knowing what the machine’s doing instead of just guessing.

doing it part-time means it’s a grind, no doubt. late nights, weekends, and probably a few crisis moments. but it’s also flexible as hell – you set the tempo, build your own roadmap, no classroom clock ticking.

long story short: i wanna go from “using tech” to “commanding it.” and this is my path.