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
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The final assessment will be graded on a grading scale from A to E (A is the highest grade and E the lowest) and F for fail.

Recommended preliminary courses

None over and above the admission requirements

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the student should have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student understands:

  • the role of technological innovation with regards to consumption, economic growth and sustainable development
  • the idea of digital citizenship, including digital rights and responsibilities, from a local, national and global perspective
  • the democratic principles behind e-inclusion and a universally designed society
  • the basics of information security, including precautions to guarantee safety and privacy
  • the basic ideas behind of algorithms, and how their use may constrain or enable work processes and other aspects of everyday life

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student can:

  • evaluate and discuss technological and societal aspects of a case in a specific domain
  • describe and discuss ethical challenges at the intersection of technology and society, including issues of integration, participation and multiculturalism
  • identify, respond to and limit the negative impact of unethical and harmful online behaviour
  • evaluate the possibilities and challenges of technological solutions in various professions relevant to their field of study

General Competence

On successful completion of this course the student can:

  • be a valuable contributor to the design, planning and implementation of new technology
  • be a positive agent of change in their own profession and field of study with regards to leveraging the potential of technology
  • participate in innovative processes involving new and emerging technologies and build skills in anticipating and adapting to technological change
  • reflect on technology use both within their field and from an interdisciplinary perspective

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

Two examiners will be used, one of which can be external. External examiner is used regularly.

Course requirements

It is recommended to have completed one full year of university studies (60 ECTS) before the program starts. This course assumes that the student has knowledge in algebra, statistics and python programming. It is also an advantage to have some knowledge of empirical/experimental research methods.

Assessment

The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards STKD6510 "Big Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques for Acquiring Insights from Data II"

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All support materials are allowed for the final exam

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.