UC3BFI20 Bachelor Project
UC3BFI20 Bachelor Project
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyDigital Forensics and Incident Response
- ECTS20
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderEmlyn Butterfield
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 Forensics and Incident Response
This course aims to integrate the competence acquired during the study programme into a project. It aims to stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of various skills, including oral communication, reporting, presentation, research, media literacy, teamwork, planning, self-sufficiency, and goal-setting. Students will gain knowledge of successful project elements, current issues in their study field, and the tools, technologies, and methodologies used for solution development. They will also learn investigative methods for their own research. The course enhances skills like preparing a formal analytical thesis, undertaking significant program-related projects, selecting and applying necessary tools and methodologies for domain-specific work, implementing research techniques, and critical reflection on academic and professional development. It emphasizes general competence such as self-reliance, effective problem presentation, self-reflection, effective project management, and awareness of current issues related to their field of study.
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. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | prepare a formal and critical analytical thesis. |
|---|---|
| S2 | undertake a substantial degree program-related project. |
| S3 | select and apply the tools, techniques and methodologies required to undertake domain-specific work. |
| S4 | implement established techniques of research and enquiry in order to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. |
| S5 | critically reflect upon their academic and professional development. |
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. |
- Independent thinking and justification of rationale and decisions
- Demonstration of project management skills
- Formulation of project aims, objectives and plan
- Research, review and integration of information from appropriate sources
- Development of appropriate design or methodology
- Development and implementation of an artefact
- Evaluation and critical appraisal of the research artefact and the overall project
- 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.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
Must be eligble for participation thorugh relevant aquired knowledge, proven skills and general competence.
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 10 |
Teacher-supported work | 20 |
Self-study | 470 |