IS-213 Open Source
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Janis Gailis
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian, English when international students attending
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
Teaching language
Norwegian, English when international students attendingRecommended prerequisites
IS-105 or similar. Knowledge of programming and system development methods is an advantage.
Course contents
The content of the topic and the activities related to it are twofold.
A smaller part is an introduction to the phenomenon "open source". Students complete the phenomenon from different points of view (sociological, psychological, organizational, technological, etc.) and make a critical analysis of it.
The main part of the course is a custom project, which is to be established and carried out with all the characteristic tools and architectures that largely define the "open source" culture.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the students will:
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be able to hold a qualified discussion on history, licenses, philosophy, innovation and policy on the concept of "open source"
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be able to define, plan, start, manage and execute a development project using distinctive tools and architectures that largely define the "open source" culture
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be able to critically evaluate applications for "open source"
Examination requirements
Approved theoretical essays.
Several milestone presentations of project status throughout the semester.
Teaching methods
2-3 hours collection (reverse classroom) and 2-3 hours group work (with supervision) per week.
Students solve tasks in groups.
Functions in the Canvas web application are used to stimulate both individual and team-based learning.
Expected work volume is 10 hours per week.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio assessment
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IS-206 – Open Source | 7.5 |