Construction and Test of an IT-System
2023/2024
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.
CONTENTS
The project module comprises the P2 group formation, the P2 project
as well as the presentation seminar and project exam (P2 exam)
concluding the second semester. In addition, in the 2nd semester
the courses modules are all tested separately.
The project develops a software system to support a defined and well-defined activity, for example a work function, a service or an experience. The development includes the activities system analysis, design, programming, testing and evaluation. The project involves the design of a solution solution, software architecture, user interface, as well as programming of a well-functioning software solution that realizes the overall design and the relevant business goals. Both software and user interface must be tested and evaluated.
As documentation of the required skills, the project team must:
- prepare a P2 report,
- prepare the individual project part (for the groups that have chosen the individual activity),
- prepare a P2 process analysis,
- attend the presentation seminar prior to the exam
- participate in the individual P2 test.
The P2 report, the P2 process analysis and the P2 exam document skills regarding the technical and scientific competencies, the contextual competencies as well as project work competencies. The P2 process analysis and the P2 test document skills regarding the project work's competencies.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Through problem-oriented project work with construction and testing of an IT system, the student must demonstrate:
- knowledge of basic computer science subject areas and the application of fundamental computer science techniques in the work with realistic problems in software development
- experience in analyzing, designing, programming and testing a computer system that supports the work in an organization, as well as mastery of the methodical work method that is associated with problem-oriented project work with associated assessments of the achieved results and an overall conclusion
Skills
- analyze and formulate requirements for the developed software system in a user-centered paradigm,
- design and program a software system based on a requirements specification in a user-centric paradigm. The student must be able to utilize and understand concepts and requirements in the paradigm, and through design and implementation transform these into a program of high internal quality. The student must complete the work leading up to a viable and demonstrable program,
- carry out a systematic test of the program which - to a reasonable degree - ensures that the developed program conforms to intentions and specifications,
- evaluate the user interface and assess the usability of the system,
- argue for the choices made in all phases of development, including explaining in what way and to what extent the system realizes requirements from the analysis and architecture from the design,
- describe, plan, manage and reflect on project work, including making systematic choice of methods for problem analysis and processing,
- make a critical assessment of the relevance of the knowledge obtained in relation to the project work, including assessing the suitability of the selected models, theories and / or methods
Competences
- analyze own learning process and the project group's organization of the group work in order to identify strengths and weaknesses with a view to future improvement,
- convey the project's work results and processes in a clearly structured, coherent and precise way, both in writing and graphically as well as orally
Type of instruction
Project work
The P2 project is expected to build on language, methods and
techniques from the courses in the 1st and 2nd semester.
The rationale is that it is important for all students to establish
a common understanding and experience with specific, important and
typical languages, methods and techniques for software
development.
It is expected that the P2 project will explicitly present the business context for the system development. Later parts of the training are based on this common ballast.
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 27.5 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 412.5 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Construction and Test of an IT-System |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| 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: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Konstruktion og afprøvning af et IT-system |
| Module code | DSNBAITB210 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
