Systems Development in Praxis
2024/2025
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.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student should gain knowledge of advanced topics within system development in theory and practice. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- analysis of system development practices
- system development methods, processes and competencies
- organization and management of system development
- development of systems for complex contexts, e.g. supporting collaborations in organizations, knowledge-intensive systems and information infrastructure
Skills
- be able to understand and present the course topics including premises, issues, theories, methods, results and conclusions
- be able to apply theories and methods to analyze and describe a problem in practical system development
- be critical of systems development theories and methods
Competences
The student must be able to describe, analyze and evaluate a specific practice in a system development company, including:
- relate to the theories and empirical methods of the course
- perspectives in relation to selected topics such as: requirements management, quality management, outsourcing, distributed development, agile processes, and model-driven processes
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized in accordance with the general teaching methods for the education, cf. section 17.
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Systems Development in Praxis |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal 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 | Systemudvikling i praksis |
| Module code | DSNDATFK212 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
