ITI42320 Computer Science in the Digital Society (Autumn 2023)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Hasan Ogul
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in the Master`s Programme in Applied Computer Science full-time and part-time.
Absolute requirements
The student must have passed at least 30 ECTS before starting this course.
Lecture Semester
Third semester (autumn) in the full-time programme.
Fifth semester (autumn) in the part-time programme.
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student
has a good overview of the field of applied computer science
has an in-depth understanding of relevant scientific publication channels
has deep knowledge of relevant scientific approaches and methodologies relevant to applied computer science
is familiar with seminal papers relevant to the research group core areas
understands the link between computer science and the domains in which it is applied
understands cooperation between academic research and partners in public and private sectors
Skills
The student
is able to read and review papers within the field of computer science
is able to communicate the connection between computer technology and relevant application areas in society
is able to discuss with peers and researchers about technological challenges, opportunities and applications in society
is able to communicate research design, results and impact on society
has the capacity to critically reflect on the role of technology in society
General competence
The student has
gained experience in critical thinking and discussion
a more mature view on digital technology and its role in society
gained experience in oral presentations and plenary discussions
a broader understanding of the field of applied computer science, relevant publication channels and research topics
Content
In this course, the students will apply their knowledge from their specialisations in the MA programme and use it in a larger context.
In the first part of the course, the department's four research groups in:
Information Systems ans Software Engineering
Cyber-Physical Systems
Interaction Design
Machine Learning
will present topics and projects related to the digital society, as well as discuss technical and ethical challenges in their domains. Research projects where the department is involved will be presented as cases in the course (including ongoing PhD projects at the department). External partners in the projects will take part to clearly communicate the impact and importance of the research projects in today's digital society.
The second part of the course consists mainly of group sessions and supervision, where the students are tasked with reading and critical analysis of papers relevant to and largely based on the introductory part of the course.
In this part, the students will write:
- a systematic literature review (SLR) about computer science methods/methodologies/technologies (in the field of any of the four research groups) applied on a specific digital society problem/challenge. The SLR topic is chosen by the students and agreed with the course responsible.
- a project proposal, which addresses the specific digital society problem reviewed in the SLR and offers a computer science solution in the scope of any of the four research groups.
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures, presentations, group sessions and supervision.
Workload
Approx. 280 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
The student must:
- Deliver a systematic literature review (SLR) report within 6 weeks after starting the semester.
- Deliver a project proposal (initial version - abstract) within 8 weeks after starting the semester.
- Attend a group session to present own proposal and get feedback from the course responsible and other students.
- Attend at least four group sessions to give feedback to other students’ projects.
Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.
Examination
Project proposal and individual oral exam
The assessment is based on the project proposal and an individual oral exam.
The proposal can be developed individually or in groups two students. The students are given an individual tentative grade on the proposal using the A - F grading scale. This grade can be adjusted up to 2 stages at the oral exam.
The project proposal must be passed before the oral exam can be carried out.
The individual oral exam consists of a presentation and discussion of the project proposal. Duration approx. 20-30 min. Except the presentation, no supporting materials are allowed.
If the student decides to challenge the assessment, the project proposal must be re-assessed. If the new assessment affects the tentative grading of the proposal, a new oral exam will be arranged.
Examiners
External and internal examiner, or two internal examiners.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
Upon re-examination, both parts of the examination must be retaken.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.
Literature
The reading list may be subject to changes before 15th of May 2022.