EPN-V2

UTVB1200 Area Studies and Global History Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Regionalkunnskap og globalhistorie
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Development Studies
One-year Programme in Development Studies, Foundation Level
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history

Introduction

SYKKPRA70 and SYKPPRA70 overlap 100%.

Required preliminary courses

Ingen.

Learning outcomes

Etter fullført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten

  • har grunnleggende kunnskap om dagens politiske, økonomiske og sosiale forhold i hver av de tre regionene;
  • har grunnleggende kunnskap om globalhistorie med vekt på økonomisk utvikling i de tre regionene og Europa;
  • har kunnskaper om dagens situasjon og levemåter og tidligere perioder i historien til ett land i Afrika og ett i Asia.

Ferdigheter

Studenten har tilegnet seg grunnleggende ferdigheter i hvordan hun/han kan orientere seg om et utviklingsfaglig tema i et land i en av de tre fokuserte regionene ved å:

  • kombinere kunnskap om saken på alle nivåer fra det lokale til det globale;
  • undersøke relevante historiske forhold.

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

  • har etablert en basis av globale, regionale og landbaserte kunnskaper som danner en del av grunnlaget for å gjennomføre det gruppebaserte feltarbeidet i emne UTVB1400 (Feltarbeid i Utviklingsstudier).
  • har tilegnet seg grunnleggende kunnskap om sammensatte årsaker til forskjeller på økonomisk utvikling og velstand i ulike regioner og land.

Content

All.

Teaching and learning methods

In this course, students will acquire knowledge of TCP / IP and various network protocols used on the Internet and acquire insight into the modern cloud computing technology. They will understand what are the components that make up a computer network and how the Internet works. Through practical lab exercises, students will gain knowledge of network data packet structure and virtual infrastructure in the cloud.

Course requirements

None for the admission. 

Assessment

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge The student:

  • is familiar with the main functions of each layer in the TCP / IP model
  • can explain how the most important network protocols work
  • is familiar with the operational and infrastructure-related possibilities that virtualization and cloud-based solutions provide

 

Skills The student is capable of:

  • configuring computer networks
  • using network tools to study network traffic
  • programming sockets
  • using automation tools to roll out applications and their underlying infrastructure
  • using cloud-based services as a development platform
  • using monitoring systems to monitor the performance and stability of applications and operating environments

 

General competence:

The student is capable of:

  • understanding and communicating issues relating to networks and computer systems.
  • understanding and communicating the importance and necessity of using good cloud computing methods and technologies

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Lectures and lab exercises. The exercises will be based on individual and group work, supervised by the lecturer or a student assistant.

Grading scale

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • Compulsory lab exercises in a group
  • Compulsory individual assignments

Students must pass 2 out of 4 mini-assignments in groups through the semester. These mini-assignments are completed in groups of 3-5 students. The labs will provide guidance for the minis-assignments.

In addition, there are two individual assignments.

Examiners

Portfolio assessment with the following portfolio requirements:

  • one group project (3-4 students, about 20 pages report)
  • an individual report based on the work in the individual assignments (up to 20 pages)

The portfolio is given a comprehensive assessment with one grade. All parts of the portfolio must be considered passed in order for the student to pass the course.

Exam results can be appealed. In the event of failure, a new folder must be submitted at the next ordinary exam.