Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Engelsk.

Recommended previous knowledge

IS-200, IS-201 and IS-202 or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • comprehend strengths and weaknesses of different types of systems development methods
  • suggest adaptations in a given project
  • understand the connection between processes and technical and social results
  • assess one's own and others systems development practice as compared to published research
  • know important systems development methods and paradigms
  • understand the premises of methods and why methods are formulated the way they are

Contents

  • System development processes
  • Software Engineering basics
  • Agile systems development versus plan-driven development
  • Implementation and use of system development methods, their development and characteristics

Teaching and learning methods

There will be approx. 4 hours of lectures per week in addition to project work in groups. Standard work load for 10 ECTS is 270 hours pr. semester.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignments

Examinations

The course uses a two-part evaluation form to identify the extent to which key learning objectives have been achieved:

One or more project assignments in groups that tell 40% of the final grade. A 3 hours written, individual exam which counts 60% of final grade. Both parts must be passed. The grade is indicated by letter grades from A-F. Information about the public exam in Canvas.

Student 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 a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to avalibility or capacity

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

As for Master's Programme in Information Systems

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-5100 – System Development Process and Methods. 10
IS-5100 – System development processes and methods. 10
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