Program Overview

Specialisation Course in Programming Technology

Overview

The Specialisation Course in Programming Technology is a 5 ECTS course that adds to the knowledge obtained during the 1st-2nd semester of the Master's Programme in Computer Science or Software.

Prerequisite/Recommended Prerequisite for Participation in the Module

The module builds upon the knowledge obtained during the 1st-2nd semester of the Master's Programme in Computer Science or Software.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

The student should achieve in-depth insight into key issues in contemporary research in programming technology.

Skills

Based on a scientific article in the course's central themes, the student should be able to:

• Give a clear and understandable presentation of the article's key elements, including its premises, issue(s), theory, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Explain relevant theories, methods, and arguments presented in the article.

Competences

Based on a scientific article in the course's central themes, the student should be able to:

• Relate the theories, methods, and results presented in the article to the course topics.
• Assess the proposed solutions, results, and/or conclusions of the article as well as assess their qualities and practicality and put them into perspective.

Type of Instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme.

Extent and Expected Workload

It is expected that the student uses 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Specialisation Course in Programming Technology
• Type of exam: Oral exam, individual oral exam of 45 minutes. The examiner is given a task which is handed out 7 days prior to the examination.
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: External examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Additional Information

• Contact: The Study board for Computer Science
• Facts about the module:
  • Danish title: Specialiseringskursus i programmeringsteknologi
  • Module code: DSNCSITK326
  • Module type: Course
  • Duration: 1 semester
  • Semester: Autumn
  • ECTS: 5
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Empty-place Scheme: Yes
  • Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
  • Responsible for the module: Lone Leth Thomsen
  • Used in: Curriculum for the MasterÇs Programme in Computer Science (IT), 2020

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Computer Science
• Department: Department of Computer Science
• Faculty: Technical Faculty of IT and Design