Course - Topics in Information Technology - DT8108
DT8108 - Topics in Information Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 100/100 |
Course content
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
Knowledge: Understand how different research methods supplement each other. Overview of IT as a research area in general, and specifically of the ongoing research at the department. Insights in research ethics and academic honesty.
Skills: Academic writing and refereeing skills, as well as public presentations and discussions of research works.
General competence: Be able to make well-reflected choices of research methods relative to the research problem at hand.
Learning methods and activities
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.
Required previous knowledge
This course is only available to PhD students in Information Technology.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIF8916 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2016
Language of instruction: English
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- Informatics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Arbeider 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"