ITF32012 Bachelor's Thesis (Spring 2023)

Compulsory course in:

• Bachelor in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Y-veien
• Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Tress
• Bachelor in Computer Science
• Bachelor in Information Systems
• Bachelor in Digital Media and Design

Students must have achieved at least 120 ECTS credits before they may commence work on the bachelor's thesis.

Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the Head of studies subject to application.

The project content must essentially be based on the skills and knowledge the students have gained so far in the bachelor programme, but will also require students to learn new methods and tools for solving the assignment.

A bachelor project may be conducted internally or externally.

Students will also learn about project work, project leadership and management, as well as about reporting and documentation.

Knowledge

The student

• can explain how projects are run and how progression is ensured
• can give an account of the different phases in a development project and of their importance
• has sound knowledge of the project's disciplinary topics

Skills

The student can

• prepare a project plan and a work plan
• prepare a pilot project report and a final report
• conduct follow-up meetings with the client

General competence

The student

• knows about conducting a project
• can present the project to specialists and other stakeholders

Lectures, project implementation and group work.

If students from international partners attend courses, the lectures will be conducted in English.

• Submit a pre-project report
• Submit the first version of the main report
• Submit the second version of the main report
• Submit brochure content, participate in EXPO exhibition

Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.

Group project and oral exam in group

The assessment is based on two components:

1. Project in groups. It is given a tentative individual grade of the bachlor thesis. This grade can be adjusted up to two stages at the oral exam.
2. Oral exam in groups. Oral examination consists of presentation of the bachelor thesis and follow-up questions. Duration: 20 minutes.

An overall grade is given. Grading scale A-F.

Plagiarism control/ cheating:

Bachelor's theses is subject to electronic plagiarism control. Exam papers that are partly or entirely identical will not be approved and will be regarded as cheating. For further information please see Exam regulations for Østfold University College.

This course is evaluated by a

• Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)

The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee of the Department of Computer Sciences and Communication.