Course content

The course gives an introduction to programming, software engineering and XML technology. Software engineering (system work) with teamwork in a project related to a relevant case. You will also be introduced to XML technology and adjoining standards for storage and representation of semi-structural data. An introduction to JSON as an alternative to XML is given. Code understanding related to digital archiving. Programming in a development tool with relevant examples.

The course content has transfer value for work with digital documentation in varied institutions and businesses.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The student

• is familiar with basic building blocks in programming
• has knowledge of different system development models and knows how a system development project is managed, documented and implemented
• knows how an XML document is built up (tree structure) and how XML Schema is used to validate (set requirements) structure and data content of the document
• knows some practical usage examples of xml, related to specific examples of standards
• knows how JSON document is structured, and the differences between JSON and XML

Skills:

The student

• can participate actively in teams for to design requirements for a future information system or archives, document management and museums
• masters simple programming against files and relational databases
• write and interpret XML and XML schema

General competence:

The student

• can use information models to document the information system's vision, user requirements, and simple system requirements
• can create structured program code that solves simple problems by analyzsing given issues
• can apply the principal understanding of programming, standards and how databases work to various digital work tools
• can express himself professionally, both orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group work and exercises.

Compulsory assignments

• Compulsory assignments according to course description

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

LBAS1002, LBAS1004

Course materials

The course reading list and course plan will be published on NTNU's digital learning platform (Blackboard) at the beginning of term. Minor changes to the list may occur during term. Students are obliged to keep informed and up-to-date on all information from teachers via the learning platform and NTNU e-mails.

Special needs accommodation

Students with disabilities and students with special needs can apply for individual adaptation of their studies and exams (Act relating to universities and university colleges § 10-5). Please contact the programme’s Student Adviser (e-mail: studier@ilu.ntnu.no, phone: (+47) 73 59 04 00).