Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English (open to full degree students only)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

  • have an overall understanding of Information Systems, implementation and use of Information Systems and the role of IT/IS in organizations and society
  • be able to use Information Systems and technology relevant for learning and problem solving
  • 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 correlation between humans, organization and digitalization
  • be able to discuss and reflect upon ethical issues related to the use of Information Systems

Contents

  • The development of ICT from a historical perspective
  • Digitalization and the influence on the society
  • Societal consequences of a more digitalized world
  • Risk and Security
  • Legislation and ethical dilemmas, such as privacy and copyright
  • The role of digitalisation for sustainable development.
  • Philosophy of Science and Research within the IT/IS field

Teaching and learning 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 seminar with a mix of various teaching activities. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Mandatory assignments must be passed. More information in Canvas at semesterstart.

Examinations

An assignment counting for 40% of the final grade. A 4-hour written examination counting for 60% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed to get a final grade. Letter grades A-F. More information about the examination will be available in Canvas.

Student 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

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
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