Course syllabus autumn 2024
Course syllabus autumn 2024
Title
Specialization Project in Computer Science
Swedish title
Fördjupningsprojekt i datavetenskap
Course code
DA627E
Credits
15 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Syllabus approval date
2021-02-15
Syllabus valid from
2021-08-30
Entry requirements
1. Bachelor's degree or the equivalent (at least 180 credits) in computer science, media technology or related subject areas. Examples of such subject areas include informatics, interaction design, computer- and information science, computer science engineering, information systems, human-computer interaction.
2. The equivalent of English 6 at Swedish upper secondary level.
3. At least 40 credits completed in computer science or media technology at Master's level.
Level
Advanced level
Main field
Computer Science
Progression level
A1F
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
Freestanding course
Course objectives
The purpose of the course is to give the student an opportunity to choose a specialization subject within their master's education. The specialization project can be carried out individually or in collaboration with fellow students.
Course contents
Each student participates in a specialization project which is carried out individually or in collaboration with other students. The subject shall be derived from previous courses of the master's education and aims to provide in-depth competence within the subject area. The content of the project is determined in consultation with the supervisor, examiner and (where applicable) external partners.
The student identifies and defines an interesting subject and plans an in-depth specialization project. The student is responsible for carrying out the project and for documenting and presenting the results in oral and written form. The student must identify and be critical of relevant scientific literature as well as the own results.
The student is expected, in consultation with the supervisor, to identify relevant seminars and other activities, inside or outside the university, in which the student will participate.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Once the course is completed, the student shall be able to demonstrate:
- demonstrate deepened knowledge within a subject relevant to the education by identifying and delimiting the subject and formulating and discussing interesting questions related to the specialization project.
Skills and abilities
Once the course is completed, the student shall be able to demonstrate:
- organize, plan and with adequate methods carry out a specialization project and report status of the project,
- identify and combine technical advancements or research results related to the specialization project
- communicate results by explaining and defending in a clear, efficient and convincing manner,
- collaborate in a project in a constructive way
Judgement and approach
Once the course is completed, the student shall be able to demonstrate:
- reflect over the learning process and the experiences gained during the project,
- reflect over the project and identify the need for additional knowledge,
- relate the project results to relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects,
- critically and creatively evaluate relevant research for the project.
Learning activities
The course is carried out mainly through independent work, project work and supervision. This is supplemented with lectures, workshops, seminars and presentations.
Assessment
The grade is based on oral and written examination, including active participation in scheduled activities, through the following parts:
- Project planning - 2 credits - UA
- Project - 9 credits - UA
- Project presentation - 2 credits - UA
- Reflection - 2 credits - UA
For passing the course (A-E), it is required that all parts have been completed with a grade no less than E. The final grade is based on a grade matrix for the included parts. The grade matrix is made available by the course responsible teacher.
Course literature and other study material
The course has no specific course literature. Relevant literature is determined in consultation with the examiner and supervisor.
Course evaluation
The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).
Interim rules
When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.
Additional information
The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.