Course syllabus

Project Work in Computer Science, 15 credits

Course code: DT108G Credits: 15
Main field of study: Computer Science Progression: G2F
    Last revised: 14/03/2019
Education cycle: First cycle Approved by: Head of school
Established: 09/12/2014 Reading list approved: 14/03/2019
Valid from: Autumn semester 2019 Revision: 1

Aims and objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

  • the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
  • the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
  • the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

  • gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
  • stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
  • communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The student shall after the completion of the course have:

  • experience in planning and implementing a project in an industrial and academic environment as well as in presenting the project.
  • an understanding about the way pre-projects, development projects and research projects are carried out in companies, academia and in other organizations.

Applied knowledge and skills
Completing this course, the student will have a greater ability to:

  • practically apply theoretical knowledge of Computer Science
  • complete a project with a higher degree of self-reliance.

Making judgements and attitudes
Completing this course, the student will have an increased capability to:

  • plan and implement projects in en international and intercultural working environment
  • self-directed identify the need for more knowledge and to continuously further develop ones competence as well as to search and evaluate scientific knowledge.

Main content of the course

The project work shall be carried out in the Computer Science discipline. The project shall stimulate independence and give insights into the research and development process.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a supervised project work to be carried out individually or in a group of maximum two members. Lectures, seminars, excursions and field work can be part of the course.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination methods

Examination, 15 credits (Code: A001)
The project work shall be orally presented to the group and the results documented in a technical report.


For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2019-01-15, ORU 2019/00107), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Examination
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on grades

The course grading is translated to the ECTS grading scale.

Specific entry requirements

90 credits in computer science.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of credits for previous studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Other provisions

Course is given in english.

Transitional provisions

When a course has been discontinued or gone through major changes there are specific rules regarding examination / completion of compulsory modules.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

This is a project work where the students themselves under supervision look for suitable literature at the library.