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Perspectives on Information Technology, 8 credits
Perspektiv på informationsteknologi, 8 hp
TDDD39
Main field of study
Information TechnologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Ola LeiflerDirector of studies or equivalent
Peter DaleniusEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 64 hRecommended self-study hours: 149 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CITE | Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 0, 1, 2 | 4, 4, 4 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Information TechnologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is that the students should get an overview of information technology, and to introduce pedagogical methods used during the studies. After the course the student will be able to:
- give examples of how information technology related to communication works, or how it affects the way people communicate
- orally present and explain some technical application or its use, and relate the construction to relevant courses within the program
- independently write a technical project report according to principles for scientific texts
- research and critically review relevant sources, using library resources, and use these sources correclty in own text
- participate constructively in group work
- summarize the theoretical foundation for problem based learning and relate to own learning
Course content
The following topics are covered during lectures and seminars:
- written and oral communication, the writing process, technical reports, technical language
- library knowledge and source handling
- problem based learning
- group dynamics
Teaching and working methods
The course is centered around a group project work. Also, a couple of vignettes are used to support own learning. Students work in groups and are assigned a project by the course leader. Oral and written communication is addressed during lectures and seminars. Communication skills are trained during mandatory sessions. IDA has the main responsibility for the course, and teachers from CMTS handles the communication part. Project work is supervised by teachers from one of these departments, or from ISY, IFM, MAI or IMT. The course runs the entire fall semester.
Examination
| UPG5 | Examination | 1 credits | U, G |
| BAS1 | Tutorial work | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG4 | Project | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG3 | Communication - presentation technique | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG2 | Communication - written reports | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Assignment - information retrieval | 1 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Peter DaleniusExaminer
Ola LeiflerEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 64 hRecommended self-study hours: 149 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Merkel, Magnus, (2002) Rapportskrivning. En lathund för studenter. BOKAB
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG5 | Examination | 1 credits | U, G |
| BAS1 | Tutorial work | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG4 | Project | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG3 | Communication - presentation technique | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG2 | Communication - written reports | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Assignment - information retrieval | 1 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Additional literature
Books
Merkel, Magnus, (2002) Rapportskrivning. En lathund för studenter. BOKAB
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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