IV2011 Current Problems in Information Systems 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
The contents of the course is decided by the students and the teacher together. Each project is adapted for each student group.
Example areas:
XML databases
Applications of the Semantic Web
Multimedia databases
.NET
Web Services
MDA
BPEL
Intended learning outcomes
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The goal is to let the students expand their knowledge of a specific and current subject within the area of information systems. The students shall investigate both the theoretical and the practical/technical aspects of the selected field. The focus of this course is on the technical aspects.
After completing the course, the students shall have acquired knowledge on the selected technology/platform/software.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least one of IS4/IV2008, IS5/IV2014, IS7/IV2009, RELDES/IV2013, ISBI/IV2002 and at least 60 credits within computer and systems science. .
Recommended prerequisites
At least 40 hp within computer and systems sciences, and at least one of the following courses: IV2008 (2I1242) Models and Languages for Object and Web Databases, IV2009 (2I1404) Model-driven Development of Components, IV2003 (2I1071)Relational Database Design.
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Literature
Individually adapted
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The project has to be presented at a short seminar. The students present their work and discuss the technologies they have used. Other students and teachers may participate in this seminar.
A complete and detailed documentation of the project is also required. The documentation must include a step-by-step description of the implementation of the project. The documentation can be seen as a tutorial for other people that would want to learn what the students of this group have learned.
The project must be carried out in a group of 2 or 3 students.
The grade P is awarded when the course segment goal has been achieved and this is reflected in the final report and presentation.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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This course can be taken at any time during the study year.
Please read all the course information before you apply or contact a teacher.