Course syllabus
Autumn 2015
Course syllabus, Autumn 2015
Title
Computer Science: Research Methodologies
Swedish title
Computer Science: Research Methodologies
Course code
DA602A
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Syllabus valid from
2011-08-29
Syllabus approval date
2011-06-17
Level
Advanced level
Entry requirements
1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Degree of Engineering in Computer Science, or a degree in a related field. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
2. The equivalent of English B in Swedish secondary school
Main field
Computer Science
Progression level
A1N / Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsProgression level in relation to degree requirements
This course forms part of Computer Science, one-year master’s programme, 60 higher education credits and Media Software Design, Computer Science, two‑year master’s programme, 120 higher education credits.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is that the student shall develop knowledge of research methodologies in Computer science. Further on the student shall demonstrate an in-depth ability to approach problems in Computer science in a scientific manner.
Course contents
- information retrieval
- formulation of aims for a research project
- formulation of scientific problems and hypotheses
- selection of methods for solving a scentific problem
- qualitative and quantitative research methods
- statistical analysis
- research ethics
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the course the student shall:
- demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- demonstrate knowledge on how research projects are carried out
- demonstrate knowledge on ethical considerations in research projects
Skills and Abilities
On completion of the course the student shall:
- demonstrate ability to formulate a scientific problem
- demonstrate ability to find and evaluate relevant information for a scientific problem
- demonstrate ability to analyse results with appropriate statistical methods
- demonstrate ability to present results in a scientific manner
Capability of Assessing and Perception
On completion of the course the student shall:
- demonstrate ability to identify his or her need of further knowledge within the major field of study, and to take responsibility for developing this knowledge
- demonstrate understanding of the opportunities and limitations of science and its role in society and the responsibility for how it is used
Learning activities
Lectures (approximately 20 hours), seminars (approximately 20 hours) and individual studies (approximately 160 hours).
Assessment
Requirements for pass: Passed hand-in tasks (5 higher education credits) and passed written examination (2,5 higher education credits).
Requirements for pass with distinction: passed hand-in tasks (5 higher education credits)and passed with distinction written examination (2,5 higher education credits).
Course literature and other study material
Oates, B.J., (2005). Researching Information Systems and Computing. Sage Publications, UK.
Zobel, J. (2004). Writing for Computer Science - The art of effective communication. 2nd ed., Springer, UK.
Course evaluation
All students are given the opportunity to give their comments at the end of the course in writing. A compilation of the results will be available on the faculty computer net. Student participation is in the form of course meetings.