EPN-V2

DATA1100 Technology and Society for Programmers Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Teknologi og samfunn for programmerere
Study programme
Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology
1-year Study in Information Technology
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The following coursework requirements must be approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  1. A one-page outline including the topic and the structure of the final project report. The outline must be approved by the course coordinator/course teacher/supervisor within a set deadline. If the outline is not approved the first time, the student may submit a revised version within a second deadline.
  2. Two individual assignments with a word limit of 1500 words each (+/- 10%). If one or both assignments are not approved the first time, the student may submit a revised version within a second deadline.

Recommended preliminary courses

None over and above the admission requirements

Learning outcomes

Individual project report (3000-4000 words). The report must be written in either English or a Scandinavian language.

The exam can be appealed.

New/postponed exam: In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Content

  • Technology design
  • Digital citizenship and universal access
  • Ethics
  • Digital communication
  • Digital content
  • Information retrieval and assessment
  • Software development principles
  • Work processes in digital organisations
  • Legal issues related to digitalization

Teaching and learning methods

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are followed.

Course requirements

Grade scale A-F

Assessment

One examiner will be used. External examiners are used regularly.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards STKD6610 Technology and Society, BIO 1070 Technology and Society I, ERGOB1070 Technology and Society I, FYB1070 Technology and Society I, RAD1070 Technology and Society I, SYKK1070 Technology and Society I, SYKP1070 Technology and Society I, TAB1070 Technology and Society I, VERB1070 Technology and Society I.

Grading scale

Pass/Fail

Examiners

One internal examiner will be used. External examiners may be used at the discretion of the course instructor.

Overlapping courses

Emnet overlapper 5 studiepoeng mot STKD6600, STKD6601, STKD6610 og STKD6611.