EPN-V2

ACIT4070 Programming and API for Interaction Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Programming and API for Interaction
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history
Programme description

  • Introduction

    The course focuses on the technical aspects of the implementation of user interfaces.

  • Required preliminary courses

    No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

  • Learning outcomes

    A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

    Knowledge

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • has specialized knowledge of frameworks and APIs for developing user interfaces
    • has specialized knowledge of architectual styles and design patterns
    • has advanced knowledge of copyright, ownership and intellectual property with reuse of code

    Skills

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • will be acquainted with new frameworks and platforms for developing software systems
    • can use current development environments
    • can analyse the suitability of design patterns for problem-solving in universal design and user interfaces
    • can apply and justify architectual styles and design patterns

    General competence

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • can analyse development processes and make decisions that maximize reuse and minimize costs
    • can apply knowledge of APIs, frameworks and developing skills in new areas and carry out advanced assignments and projects

  • Teaching and learning methods

    This course is organized as a series of lectures which cover the central parts of the theory.

    Guest lectures can be organised on chosen topics. Students work in groups on projects under supervision.

  • Course requirements

    A draft report (1500 - 3000 words ) has to be handed in and approved.

  • Assessment

    Portfolio including

    • One written report (up to 5000 words) in groups of 1-2 students
    • An individual oral examination

    A portfolio assessment provides an overall assessment awarding one grade for the whole portfolio.

    The portfolio contains an oral presentation and cannot be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    For the oral exam, students do not have access to computers or other aids.

  • Grading scale

    For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

  • Examiners

    Two internal examiners will assess the report and oral examination. External examiner is used periodically.