UC2ST210 Studio 2

UC2ST210 Studio 2

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Computing
    • Program of Study
      Digital Forensics
    • ECTS
      10
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Veronica Schmitt
Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

  • Applied Data Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Forensics
Course Aim(s)

This course aims to provide students with the environment to further explore concepts relating to course topics examined in the first and second academic years. 
On completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate progression in their chosen topic area. 

Students will be required to undertake a combination of group and individual work. They will further develop an understanding of the project management planning process, techniques, tools and products. This will provide a foundation for the Bachelor Project in the third year of the degree. As such students will be expected to focus on their particular domain of study.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 project development and management.
K2 sources of information appropriate to the domain of study, in order to further their knowledge of a 
particular topic.
K3 the application of tools, technologies and methodologies used in the development of solutions 
within the domain of the bachelor program of study.
K4 further knowledge of an aspect of the students second year of study, or a first-year course with 
aspects of a second-year course, as outlined in the study plan for this bachelor program.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 researching a topic using appropriate sources.
S2 understanding the interaction between various stages of a project.
S3 investigate, explore a problem relevant to the student's program of study.
S4 further development and enhancement of the skills acquired in the first-year studio in the 
application and adaptation of appropriate tools and technologies used within the domain of the 
bachelor program of study.
S5 ability to critically reflect upon their learning process throughout this course.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1  to be responsible for their role as part of a team.
G2 to diligently research and understand a topic. 
G3 ability to select and reference appropriate sourced material.
G4 awareness of professional issues within the degree program as agreed in the study plan.
G5 presentation of project progress and results in an appropriately professional manner.
G6 ability to critically reflect upon progression within the topic area
Course Topics
  • Project Development
  • Research Skills
  • Legal, Ethical and Social Impact
Teaching Methods
  1. Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
Resources and Equipment
  1. Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
    • literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
    • streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
    • video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
    • tools, software and libraries, where applicable
  2.  ​Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
    • Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
Prerequisite Knowledge

UC1ST110 Studio 1, or equivalent course(s).

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

250 nominal hours.
​Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
24 Hour(s)
Teacher-supported work
48 Hour(s)
Self-study
189 Hour(s)
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

All exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Presentation
A-F
Group
Portfolio of Work
A-F
Group