Syllabus for Complex IT Systems in Large Organisations
Komplexa IT-system i stora organisationer
- 5 credits
- Course code: 1DL630
- Education cycle: Second cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
Computer Science A1F,
Technology A1F
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Established: 2017-03-09
- Established by:
- Revised: 2020-02-12
- Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
- Applies from: Autumn 2020
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Entry requirements:
120 credits including Software Engineering, Advanced Software Design and Requirements in Agile Development. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Responsible department: Department of Information Technology
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe the challenges and problems that arise in connection with the development and introduction of IT systems in large organisations, and methods to deal with these
- describe the challenges and problems that occur during procurement or development of systems intended for different user groups, and methods to deal with these
- discuss advantages, disadvantages and applicability of a method in a specified problem situation
- propose appropriate IT solution for a given problem situation and motivate and discuss the solution
- present and discuss course contents verbally and in writing with proficiency appropriate to the level of education.
Content
Complexity problems that arise in large organisations where different user groups have different requirements. Development and implementation of IT solutions with multiple interoperable systems and management of the effects of prolonged contnuous updates and maintenance of such systems. Legacy code.
Instruction
Lectures, tutoring of case studies.
Assessment
Verbal and written presentation of assignments and cases.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Reading list
The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.