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Course syllabus - Computational Thinking and Writing Research Toolbox

Scope

3.5 credits

Course code

DVA416

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Computer Science

Organisation

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2012-12-06

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The course focuses on computational aspects of reasoning and model-building in constructive research. A main objective is to give a student an improved understanding and knowledge of the state of the art in computational thinking techniques essential for contemporary research, from Software Engineering to Brain-inspired computing, and Cognitive computing. It includes academic writing and publication and essentials of ethics.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, student should be able to:

  • identify and apply appropriate thinking tools from the state of the art computational thinking toolbox
  • understand and take into account the paradigm shift taking place within the field of Computing
  • demonstrate understanding of the ideas presented in specialist lectures
  • improve skills in academic writing in English and publication
  • show an ability to use basic concepts of research ethics

Course content

The course deals with three main themes:

  • scientific way of thinking in research, with computational thinking in focus
  • writing and publication of research papers
  • values and ethical considerations in research

Specific requirements

At least 150 credits from an institution of higher education and a TOEFL test result (PBT) at least 530, TWE score 4, (iBT) at least 72, TWE score 17 or IELTS test score for academic purposes with an overall band score of minimum 5.5 and no band score below 5.0. The English test is COMPULSORY for all applicants except citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. The TOEFL code you must use is SWEDEN 9520.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), lecture notes, 2 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Examination (TEN1), take-home exam, 1,5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps with 2,5 credits towards DVA403.