Course - Informatics for Archives, Museums and Records Management - LBAS2002
Informatics for Archives, Museums and Records Management
About
About the course
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 also provides a brief introduction to machine learning and language models (AI).
The course content has transfer value for work with digital documentation in a varied working life, for example in archives and museums, as well as records management in various 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
- knows the basic workings and critical use of artificial intelligence
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/herself professionally, both orally and in writing
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work and exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments according to course description
Further on evaluation
Examination
School exam, duration 5 hours.
Compulsory activities/assignments
- Carry out a system development project related to a relevant case
- 5 ICT exercises
Compulsory activities/assignments are assessed as approved/not approved, and must be approved in order for the student to take the exam.
Compulsory assignments must be approved in the term the course is taught. Compulsory assignments are valid for two years.
Compulsory activities and exams must be answered in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
The student must answer assignments and exams independently. Answers that do not demonstrate independence, regardless of whether there is a unclear understanding of academic sources, missing references to sources, or uncritical use of AI, will receive a mark deduction, depending on the extent. Students are allowed to use AI in preparation for assignments, but must familiarize themselves with how they can use this tool critically and independently, so that it contributes to learning in the subject.
- You can read more about academic source use and assignment writing here: https://i.ntnu.no/oppgaveskriving
- You can read more about the use of AI as a tool in assignment writing here: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Artificial+intelligence+in+student+papers
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archives, Museums and Records Management (LTARKIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
LBAS1002, LBAS1004
Course materials
The course reading list and course plan will be published on NTNU's digital learning platform (Canvas) 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:
Subject areas
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Archival knowledge
- Digitalisation
- Social Sciences
- Technological subjects