The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
  • IT and Information Systems, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

English (open to full degree students only)

Course contents

  • The evolution of computer technology from rudimentary calculation devices to contemporary, ubiquitous digital technologies and the mutual relationship between this evolution and societal changes.

  • The making of digital organisations as entities whose operations and interactions with internal and external stakeholders are heavily reliant on digital technology.

  • Technological trends (e.g. artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, data analytics, Internet of Things) and their implications on society.

  • Digitisation processes, digitalisation phenomena and digital transformation initiatives as core components of digital disruption.

  • Managing the risks of digital technology to protect data security, and understanding the consequences of digital technology on privacy.

  • Societal implications of a digitalised world on work and different dimensions of human development (e.g. economic opportunities, access to health and education, cultural and political expression, civic engagement)

  • Information systems conceived as a sociotechnical subject, in which the social and the technical are deeply intertwined.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

  • have an overall understanding of digitalisation, opportunities and challenges with implementation and use of Information Systems, and the role of digital technologies in organisations and society.

  • have an understanding of the role of digitalisation for sustainable development.

  • have a firm basis for further studies within IT and Information Systems

  • understand the interplay between humans, organisations and digitalisation.

  • be able to discuss and reflect upon ethical issues related to the use of Information Systems

Examination requirements

Mandatory assignments must be passed. More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work and mandatory assignments. We will introduce ICT-based pedagogical tools for on- and off-campus activities. Campus-based activities are organised into seminars with a mix of various teaching activities. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

No

Assessment methods and criteria

A group assignment, with common grade, counting 40% of the final grade. A 3-hour written examination counting 60% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed to get a final grade. Individual grades A-F. More information about the examination will be available in Canvas.

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-1200 – Introduction to Data Processing 10
IS-3710 – Information Technology 10
IS-3710 – Information technology 10
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 10:38:05 PM