ITI43414 Advanced topics in information systems (Spring 2015)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Elective course in the master programme in applied computer science.

Lecture Semester

2. semester (spring).

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge
         
After examination,                                                                                                

 - the student is familiar with principles for sustainable information systems
 - the student is familiar with the use of IT in businesses
 - the student is familiar with hybrid IT management (including cloud computing)
 - the student has a good overview of health informatics
 - the student is familiar with global trends in information systems.

Skills

After examination, the student is able to develop a strategy for the deployment of an information system in a business.

General competence

The student is able to apply scientific theory and methodology in a practical business setting.

Content

• Sustainable information systems
• IT in businesses
• Hybrid IT systems
• Cloud computing
• Health informatics
• Global trends in information systems

Forms of teaching and learning

Lectures, supervision and project work.

Examination

Individual oral exam

Individual oral exam based on the course curriculum and project work. Duration approx. 20-30 min. No aiding tools allowed. Grades: A - F.

Course evaluation

This course is evaluated by a

• Mid-term evaluation (voluntary)
• End evaluation (compulsory)

The lecturer compiles a report based on the evaluation forms filled in by the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is the discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.

Literature

• Computer Research for Sustainability (Millett and Estrin, ed.), ISBN 978-0-309-25758-9
• Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management (Wager, Lee and Glaser), ISBN 978-1118173534