Course - Topics in Information Technology - DT8108
Topics in Information Technology
About
About the course
Course content
The course lasts for one year (autumn + spring). Working methods in IT research, innovation and dissemination. Insights in a wide spectrum of research methods relevant for a cross-disciplinary field like IT. Overview of ongoing research in the department (IDI). Academic writing and publication, oral presentations.
Learning outcome
Understand how different research methods supplement each other, and be able to make well-reflected choices of research methods relative to the research problem at hand. Academic writing and refereeing skills. Overview of IT as a research area in general, and specifically of the ongoing research at the department.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and exercises, which include both written assignments and oral presentations by the students themselves. Preparation for and participation in the department's PhD conference.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Required previous knowledge
This course is only available to PhD students in ICT.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DIF8916 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Informatics