Entry requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in computer science or related subjects such as mathematics, informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, physics.
2. At least 15 credits in programming.
3. At least 7.5 credits in mathematics.
4. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 at Swedish upper secondary level.
5. Passing grade in the course Data and Society (DA630E)

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course is part of the programme Computer Science: Applied Data Science, master’s programme, and can be included in the master's degree in computer science (120 credits).

Course contents

The course contains the following elements:

The students work in a group to develop a data processing artifact and document their work in a concise project report, as well as giving an oral presentation of the work. The students take on a real-world problem formulated by a faculty member or an industry partner outside of the university, or a topic of their own choice. Particular emphasis is placed on aspects related to project work and project management.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

For a passing grade the student shall be able to:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge within a specific part of data science

Competence and abilities

For a passing grade the student shall be able to:

• Use scientific work in an advanced project
• Plan and perform an advanced project within predetermined time frames
• Apply abilities in all parts of data processing
• Demonstrate the ability to, in both national and international contexts, verbally and in writing, describe and discuss conclusions, knowledge and arguments relating to the project work, in dialogue with different groups.
• Work together in teams and lead projects

Evaluation abilities and approach

For a passing grade the student shall be able to:

• Critically review work within the selected field of study.
• Identify his or her own need for further knowledge in the selected field and be responsible for his or her own continued learning

Learning activities

Lectures, seminars, project work.

Assessment

Requirements for pass: the course is assessed through:

• A project report (6.5 credits, UA),
• An oral presentation and a public discussion and examination (1 credit, UG).

An A-E passing grade requires that all parts have been completed and passed.

The final grade is based on the project report.

Course literature

• Dawson, Christian (2009). Projects in computing and information systems. A student’s guide, 2nd edition. Addison Wesley
• Students choose additional literature in consultation with the teachers.

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

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format.

The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.