Informatics, Advanced Course, 30 credits

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

Main content of the course

Knowledge Development in Informatics, 7,5 Credits

 

Information Systems Development Theory, 7,5 Credits

 

Paper, 15 Credits

Teaching methods

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

Knowledge Development in Informatics

Knowledge Development - Philosophy of Science, 2.5 credits (Code: A001)

Knowledge Development - Qualitative Method, 1 credits (Code: A002)

Knowledge Development - Quantitative Method, 1 credits (Code: A003)

Knowledge Development - Design Science, 1 credits (Code: A004)

Knowledge Development - Literature Review & Scientific Writing, 2 credits (Code: A005)

Knowledge Development - Professional- and Research Ethics (Code: A006)

Information Systems Development Theory

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar I, 1 credits (Code: B001)

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar II, 1 credits (Code: B002)

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar III, 1 credits (Code: B003)

Information Systems Development Theory, Written Exam, 4.5 credits (Code: B004)

Paper

Paper, 15 credits (Code: C001)

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).

Knowledge Development - Philosophy of Science
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Knowledge Development - Qualitative Method
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Knowledge Development - Quantitative Method
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Knowledge Development - Design Science
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Knowledge Development - Literature Review & Scientific Writing
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Knowledge Development - Professional- and Research Ethics
Grades used are Participated (DT).

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar I
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar II
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Information Systems Development Theory, seminar III
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Information Systems Development Theory, Written Exam
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

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

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

Specific entry requirements

Informatics, Basic Course 30 Credits and successful completion of at least 22.5 Credits at the intermediate course level within Informatics.

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).

Reading list and other teaching materials

Knowledge Development in Informatics, 7,5 Credits

Required Reading

Additional Reading

Information Systems Development Theory, 7,5 Credits

Required Reading

Additions and Comments

Paper, 15 Credits

Required Reading