Selected topics in Computer Science Education and outreach

Postgraduate course

Course description

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.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

ECTS Credits

10 credits

Level of Study

Master/PhD

Semester of Instruction

Irregular, Autum/Spring

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.]

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.

Course Coordinator

Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact studieveileder@ii.uib.no