Course - Digital Society - IT1604
Digital Society
About
About the course
Course content
The course describes and discusses salient aspects of the development of ICT in today's society
Learning outcome
Knowledge: A student who completes the course is to have:
- well-developed knowledge about the challenges tied to realising the potential of ICT in work-life and society
- well-developed knowledge about relevant legislation and ethical problems related to development and use of ICT in society
- knowledge about information security and privacy
- well-developed insight into public and political plans, strategies and efforts
- basic knowledge and insight into the application of new research results
Skills: A student who completes the course should have:
- well-developed skills at critically assessing the conditions for introducing, using and spreading ICT in work-life and society
- basic skills as a competent customer in procurement, implementation and development projects of ICT
- basic skills in the use of ways of accessing research results
General competence: A student who completes the course should have:
- well-developed competence in oral and written communication about thematic problems and solutions
- basic competence to collaborate effectively with others and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration
- well-developed competence in understanding the role and implications of ICT in worklife and society at large
Learning methods and activities
Lectures with exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Written exercises
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments: 3 out of 4 exercises need to be passed in order to qualify for the exam. To have an exercise accepted/ passed, the candidate need to demonstrate knowledge and skill drawn from relevant curriculum.
In the event of voluntary repetition, fail (F) or valid absence, the exam can be retaken during either the autumn or the spring exam period. Teaching is only in autumn semester.
Course materials
Provided at the beginning of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IT1603 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| AVS2220 | 1.5 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| MNFIT161 | 6 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| MNFIT163 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| MNFIT163 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| SOS1013 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2015 |
| ITO1000 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.