Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students should…

  • be able to identify different challenges concerning cooperation in heterogeneous teams
  • know how to establish and maintain well-functioning teams and see their own personality and problem-solving skills and potential consequences for team effectiveness
  • be able to structure teamwork and solve personality conflicts within the team
  • be capable of writing their own analysis of team development and team processes
  • be able to identify, describe, evaluate and approach research problems in the Computer Sciences domain
  • be able to identify relevant literature and apply theoretical models to the identified research problems

Contents

The course consists of two components:

  • Communication and Cooperation: Introduction to the theory of leadership and team development. Traits and motivation concerning leadership and followership. Leadership behaviour and leadership styles. Influencing tactics of a leader. How to motivate and coach team members. Development of creativity and innovation. Ethical behaviour in the leadership role and theory about communication and conflict resolution skills in teams. How effective teams can be established.
  • Research Methods: The research process from problem to publication. Describing the field of study. Formulation of problem space and research questions. Literature search strategies. Selection of applicable Research Methodologies. Development of qualitative and quantitative research designs. Presentation techniques. Report writing and publication guidelines

Teaching and learning methods

Seminar course including lectures, exercises and group work. Compulsory assignments and participation in lectures and seminars. Generally, lectures and exercises are offered on-site on campus.

The workload for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

A minimal participation of 80% in lectures and seminars (i.e. 5 out 6 teaching days in "Communication and Cooperation " and 3 out of 4 teaching days in "Research Methods") is a prerequisite for the examination.

Compulsory assignments must be approved. Information about compulsory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.

Examinations

One group assignment on the topic communication and cooperation that counts 66 % of the final grade. The groups are normally given joint grades. One group assignment on research methods that counts 34 % of the final grade. The groups are given joint grades. Details on the assignments will be given at semester start in Canvas. Graded assessment.

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.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in ICT, or the master’s programme in Multimedia and Educational Technology.

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
ORG432 – Communication and Cooperation. 5
IKT416 – Scientific Methods Seminar. 2.5
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