Syllabus

System Maintenance and Testing of IT Systems

Code
GIK2PB
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Information Systems (IKA)
Group of Subjects
Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Information Systems1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 15 April 2021.
This syllabus is valid from 26 June 2021.
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Learning Outcomes

The overall aim of the course is that students acquire knowledge and understanding of system maintenance and testing of IT systems. The student will gain a deeper understanding of qualitative research methodology.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:


Knowledge and understanding

  • Describe concepts and definitions regarding system maintenance and various system maintenance models
  • Describe concepts and definitions regarding the testing of IT systems
  • Discuss system maintenance processes from a management perspective

Skills and abilities
  • Identify, select and apply test methods for testing IT systems
  • Perform qualitative case studies
  • Conduct an investigation in the form of project work within the framework of the course
  • Present and discuss their own project work in writing and orally
  • Conduct a structured literature review within system maintenance

Evaluation ability and approach
  • Discuss and evaluate the application of the selected test method
  • Critically examine the results and the scientific approach of investigations
  • Evaluate and reflect on several scientific articles relating to the field of study

Course Content

The course deals with concepts, theories and methods for the organisation and management of system maintenance work and testing of IT systems. The course also includes knowledge of IT Service Management and IT processes (problems, change, configuration, service level, documentation and security). The course focuses on case studies and qualitative analyses in the project work.

Assessment

Seminar assignments (2.5 credits) project (3.5 credits) laboratory work (1.5 credit).

Forms of Study

Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, supervision and project work.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Seminars U-VG
Project work and laboratory work U-G

For a final grade of VG for the whole course, students must achieve VG in the seminar assignments.

Prerequisites

  • At least 60 credits in the main field of subject Information Systems, including the course Research Methodology 7.5 credits and Business- and Systems Development 7.5 credits

Other Information

Replaces GIK2FD.

Make-up assignments and supplements to seminar assignments, labs and project reports must be submitted at the latest by the date stated in the study guide.

The course may be taught in English.