5012.10 - The Software Engineering Profession


Course number
5012.10
Title
The Software Engineering Profession
ECTS
7.5
Purpose
The aim of this course is to give a overview of the Software Engineering Profession and of job opportunities in the IT-industry.
Content
The course investigates both present and expected future developments in the IT-industry. This involves both software development projects and the use of both commercial and open source software systems. These subjects will be discussed by use of theory and by guest lectures given by people from the local industry. The students will also work in groups, do their own research, write reports and present their work.
Learning and teaching approaches
Lectures and group work.
Assessment method
Written reports and oral presentation of group works. The existing grade scale will be used.
Contact
Hannes Gislason