Pre-Specialisation in Computer Science

2022/2023

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Disclaimer
This is an English translation of the module. In case of discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the Danish version of the module is valid.

The project module must be implemented in one of the subject areas: database technology, distributed systems, human-computer interaction, semantics & verification, machine intelligence, programming technology, or system development. The project module must be completed in conjunction with the corresponding specialization course.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

After completing the project module, the student should be able to:

  •      document in-depth knowledge and overview of a current research problem in one of the disciplines:
    •          database technology
    •          distributed systems
    •          human-computer interaction
    •          semantics & verification
    •          machine intelligence
    •          programming technology
    •          system development

Skills

  • reason about and with the concepts and techniques concerned
  • apply and create theory courses in the subject area in connection with the formulation and analysis of a problem in the subject area research
  • communicate a current computer science problem and the related conceptual apparatus within the framework of the subject area

Competences

  • be able to use the concepts and reasonings in the subject area to formulate and analyze a problem within a current research problem in the subject area

Type of instruction

Project work in connection with the field of specialization

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which means 600 hours for this activity.

Exam

Exams

Name of examPre-Specialisation in Computer Science
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS20
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854

Facts about the module

Danish titleForspecialisering i datalogi
Module codeDSNDATK310
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS20
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design