Complex IT Systems in Large Organisations
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1DL630
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1DL630
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science A1F, Technology A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 9 March 2017
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
120 credits including Software Engineering, Advanced Software Design and Requirements in Agile Development.
Learning outcomes
To pass 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.
Assessment
Verbal and written presentation of assignments and cases.
Reading list
No reading list found.