ITI43414 Advanced topics in information systems (Spring 2015)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible faculty:
- Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
- Course Leader:
- Ricardo Colomo-Palacios
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Elective course in the master programme in applied computer science.
Teaching semester
2. semester (spring).
Content
- Sustainable information systems
- IT in businesses
- Hybrid IT systems
- Cloud computing
- Health informatics
- Global trends in information systems
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
After examination,
- the student is familiar with principles for sustainable information systems
- the student is familiar with the use of IT in businesses
- the student is familiar with hybrid IT management (including cloud computing)
- the student has a good overview of health informatics
- the student is familiar with global trends in information systems.
Skills
After examination, the student is able to develop a strategy for the deployment of an information system in a business.
General competence
The student is able to apply scientific theory and methodology in a practical business setting.
After examination,
- the student is familiar with principles for sustainable information systems
- the student is familiar with the use of IT in businesses
- the student is familiar with hybrid IT management (including cloud computing)
- the student has a good overview of health informatics
- the student is familiar with global trends in information systems.
Skills
After examination, the student is able to develop a strategy for the deployment of an information system in a business.
General competence
The student is able to apply scientific theory and methodology in a practical business setting.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, supervision and project work.
Exam
Individual oral exam
Individual oral exam based on the course curriculum and project work. Duration approx. 20-30 min. No aiding tools allowed. Grades: A - F.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
- Mid-term evaluation (voluntary)
- End evaluation (compulsory)
The lecturer compiles a report based on the evaluation forms filled in by the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is the discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.
Reading list
- Computer Research for Sustainability (Millett and Estrin, ed.), ISBN 978-0-309-25758-9
- Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management (Wager, Lee and Glaser), ISBN 978-1118173534
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