IS-114 Introduction to co-creation in Information Systems
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Janis Gailis
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
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
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Recommended prerequisites
Instruction is a continuation of courses in the first year of the Bachelor programme in IT and information systems.
Course contents
The subject's content is project work, with an emphasis on collaboration in teams. The course also contains an introduction to the topic of communication with the solution's stakeholders and co-creation of information systems. As part of the project work, the students are also given an introduction to system development methods and programming.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
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Contribute to group work
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Contribute to systems development projects with a clear understanding of methods
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Use tools that promote communication, collaboration and resource sharing in a system development project
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Structure and write reports and other forms of documentation
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Reflect over one’s work practice
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory assignments, including, potentially, individual assignments. Information will be given in Canvas at semester start.
Teaching methods
The course contains lectures and practical work. The practical work focuses on collaboration in teams and communication using a case in a project framework. The course will facilitate a problem-based and project-oriented learning environment. Students will be able to learn through problem solving, supervision, presentations and lectures.
The learning environment for the practical part of the course is important and the students will be divided into groups for a closer follow-up. Focus will be on teamwork and improvement of communication skills.
Note that standard workload for 10 ECTS is 13 hours per week per student.
All students are expected to participate actively in all teaching activities.
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Report written by the group. Common grade for all participants in the group, with passed or failed. A postponed exam is not possible.
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-111 – Introduction to System Development Projects | 5 |