EPN-V2

DATA3710 IT project in practice Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Praktisk IT-prosjekt
Study programme
Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
SPRING 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

Recommended preliminary courses

The course builds on computer science courses from the first year of the programme.

Required preliminary courses

All written and printed aids are allowed. Handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. Random checks may be carried out.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the students have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student should:

  • have an overview of the different phases of developing IT solutions in a company or organization
  • have an understanding business processes and organizational structures
  • understand their own role in a business or organization.

Skills

The student can:

  • apply theoretical knowledge of IT development into a concrete, real problem 
  • plan, implement and solve practical problems connected to IT projects
  • apply technical principles for developing IT solutions that can solve one or more real problems.

General competence

The student can:

  • define a problem and suggest possible solutions to the problem
  • understand the importance of organizational dynamics and working relationships
  • practice professional communication both in writing and orally.

Teaching and learning methods

Supervision by an internal and/or external project supervisor. Students will write a report describing the project and what they have gained from participating in the project.

Projects are selected/distributed at the start of the semester. 

Course requirements

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Assessment

Written project report (100% of the final grade).

A written project report delivered at the of the semester, individual or in groups (max 5 students), 4000 words +/-10 %.

For group projects, all members of the group receive the same grade. Under exceptional circumstances, individual grades can be assigned at the discretion of the project supervisor(s) and Head of Studies.

The exam result can be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

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

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.