TEIT22 - Final Project Work in Informatics

Course Code:	TEIT22
Confirmed:	May 03, 2023
Valid From:	Jan 18, 2027

Education Cycle:	Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Technology
Subject group:	Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Specialised in:	A1E Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Main field of study:	Informatics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

On completion of the course the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

demonstrate comprehension of the main field of study, including knowledge of the fields’ scientific foundation, proven experience and methodology
display knowledge and in-depth insight into a selected area within the field of study as well as the current research and development within that selected area

Skills and abilities

demonstrate the ability to search, gather, evaluate, and critically interpret relevant information, to create a problem formulation and critically discuss phenomena, issues and situations
demonstrate the ability to, with a holistic view, independently and creatively identify, formulate and manage problem formulations
demonstrate the ability to independently identify, formulate and solve problems as well as with adequate methods plan, implement and evaluate the work within a given framework
demonstrate the ability to orally, in writing and in dialog with others explain and discuss information, problems and solutions
demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically apply knowledge and model, simulate, predict and evaluate events based on relevant information

Judgement and approach

demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme and to identify the need of further knowledge development
demonstrate the ability to make judgements with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects within the main field of study
demonstrate the ability to identify one’s own need for further knowledge and to continuously develop one’s own competencies
demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities and limitations of technology and knowledge within society and the human responsibility for their use, including for the work relevant social and economic aspects as well as environmental and sustainability aspects

Content

The student will (working individually or in a group) conduct a final project work demonstrating the students’ ability to apply, critically use and develop to knowledge gained during the programme studies. The student can choose to work independently or together with a companies, organisations or authorities.

The course includes the following elements:

Problem Formulation
Project planning
Collection, processing and analysis of data
Project implementation
Reporting
Oral presentation and opposition

Type of instruction

The course shall follow the instructions for thesis work established at JTH.

Language of instruction is English.

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 credits at an accredited university) with an approved thesis work at first cycle and completed courses comprising 15 credits in the Master's program

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5, 4, 3 or U.

The course is examined through a written report, oral presentation of the report, and opposition of another group´s report. A grade for the course is received only after passed grade for all examination parts. The grade is set using a specific grading template.

The final project work must be terminated within 12 months from the approval at the start of the course, although special reasons may lead to a prolongation of this time frame.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination	15 credits	5/4/3/U

Other information

The programme manager can grant an exemption from the points requirements under Prerequisites. No exemption will be made to the required Bachelor degree.

Course literature

Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.

Relevant literature is chosen based on the thesis topics in consultation with the supervisor. The student has the main responsibility in this process.

COURSE SYLLABUS