Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Elective 1.c The semantics of clinical information systems is recommended
IT-System development on bachelor level

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

• Have knowledge of different types of methods for Information System development (i.e., agile development) 
• Understand health care system architectures based on message communication and networks
• Have knowledge on alternative types of architectural models with specific focus on models and system integration applied in health care
• Understand different types of databases and the design of relational databases (including local, distributed, heterogeneous or homogenous databases)
• Have knowledge of security, privacy and legislation in health care affecting information system development
• Understand performance in clinical information systems

Skills

• Can apply appropriate methods in information system development
• Can select appropriate architecture for a given context
• Can analyse performance issues arising from chosen architectures, databases, and security in health care
• Can design a relational database based on a given context and be able to generate queries

Competences

• Can evaluate the most appropriate methods and models to design an information system in a given health context

Type of instruction

Lectures and exercises.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Methods and models in clinical information systems
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.

Additional information

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