Syllabus

Projects and Agile Work Methods

Code
GIK2YL
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Information Systems (IKA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Information Systems1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 29 November 2022.
This syllabus is valid from 29 November 2022.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe models in project management and agile system development
  • describe aspects of group development, group dynamics, and conflict management

Skills and Abilities
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • apply, in practice, their theoretical knowledge to IT projects relating to digital services

Valuation and Approach
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • reflect on the impact of digital services on organisations  from a sustainability perspective
  • reflect on communication aspects in IT projects

Course Content

The course covers models of agile system development and project management, as well as its phases and roles with areas of responsibility and work duties. Furthermore, various tools, methods, and documents that can be used in each phase are discussed. The course includes work where students map processes, and initiate and plan small-scale IT projects. The course also covers group development, group dynamics, and conflict management. Furthermore, the impact of digital services on businesses is discussed from the perspective of sustainability.

Assessment

  • Assignments
  • Project

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Assignment 1 - 1.5 Credits | U–G
  • Assignment 2 - 1.5 Credits | U–G
  • Assignment 3 - 1.5 Credits | U–G
  • Project - 3 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

Instruction and materials may be in English.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.