Selected topics in Computer Science education and outreach
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Course code
- INF311
- Teaching language
- Norwegian/English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course deals with current topics in computer science education and outreach, and its content will vary from time to time the course is taught.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student knows the main methods and definitions in the considered field/topic.
Skills
The student is able to apply the main methods and definitions in the considered field in order to solve concrete problems.
General competence
The student is able to do research in the considered field as part of an MSc or PhD degree.
ECTS Credits
5 credits
Level of Study
Master/PhD
Required Previous Knowledge
Master students in informatics
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to a master's programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology
Teaching and learning methods
There are 2-4 hours of lectures every week. When possible, there are also 2 hours of group sessions every week.
Forms of Assessment
Oral exam
Grading Scale
Pass/fail
Assessment Semester
Examination both spring semester and autumn semester. In semesters without teaching the examination will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.