UC3BAS20 Bachelor Project

UC3BAS20 Bachelor Project

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Computing
    • Program of Study
      Digital Assurance and Security Management
    • ECTS
      20
    • Campus
      OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Piet Delport
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:

  • Digital Assurance and Security Management
Course Aim(s)

This course aims to integrate the knowledge and competencies acquired during the degree programme into a project that encourages students to think critically, solve complex problems, and develop essential skills. Students gain knowledge of the elements of a successful project, current issues, and new insights in their field of study, tools, technologies, methodologies, and investigative methods relevant to their research or advanced scholarship. They develop skills in preparing a formal and critical analytical thesis, conducting a substantial subject area-related project, selecting and applying tools and techniques for domain-specific work, implementing research and inquiry techniques to create and interpret knowledge, and engaging in critical self-reflection.

The course promotes general competence in self-reliance, self-motivation, effective presentation of problems, solutions, theories, and arguments, self-reflection, successful project management, and awareness of current issues, developments, and trends in the field of study.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 elements of a successful project.
K2 current problems and/or new insights in their field of study.
K3 tools, technologies and methodologies used in the development of solutions within the domain of study.
K4 investigative methods applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 preparing a formal and critical analytical thesis.
S2 undertaking a substantial degree program-related project.
S3 selection and application of tools, techniques and methodologies required to undertake domain-specific work.
S4 implementation of established techniques of research and enquiry in order to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
S5 critically reflecting upon their academic and professional development.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 self-reliance and self-motivation through successful completion of an individual project.
G2 effectively present problems, solutions, theories and arguments.
G3 engage in self-reflection as appropriate for the domain.
G4 successful and effective project management.
G5 domain relevant awareness with current issues, developments and trends related to the topic of the programme of study.
Course Topics
  • Independent thinking and justification of rationale and decisions
  • Demonstration of project management skills
  • Formulation of aims and objectives and a project plan
  • Research, review and integration of information from a variety of appropriate sources
  • The creation of a set of requirements
  • Development of appropriate design or methodology • The development and creation / implementation of an artefact
  • Evaluation and critical appraisal of the research artefact and the project as a whole
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; e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
Prerequisite Knowledge

Must be eligble for participation thorugh relevant aquired knowledge, proven skills and general competence.

Reading List

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

Study Workload

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

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
8
Teacher-supported work
40
Self-study
452