Official course description, subject to change:

Basic info last published 15/03-24
Course info
Language:
English
ECTS points:
7.5
Course code:
KBCOLIT1KU
Participants max:
140
Offered to guest students:
no
Offered to exchange students:
yes
Offered as a single subject:
no
Programme
Level:
MSc. Master
Programme:
MSc in Digital Innovation & Management
Staff
Course manager
Marisa Cohn
Associate Professor
Teacher
Michael Hockenhull
Assistant Professor
Course semester
Semester
Efterår 2024
Start
26 August 2024
End
24 January 2025
Exam
Abstract
This course introduces key concepts from computing and enables students to understand software in an organisational, historical, and cultural context. The course is at an introductory level and is well-suited for students with limited or no technical background.
Description
Computational Literacies is designed to introduce a wide range of topics from computing to students with limited or no prior technical background. Students will learn key concepts from computing and perform hands-on learning activities in order to be able to meaningfully participate in the management of software development projects. Students will also gain a background in the cultural and organisational contexts in which software has historically been developed.
Formal prerequisites
Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to:

  • Relate computational concepts and theories to real-world cases and applications of IT
  • Describe complexities in organisational software development processes
  • Recognise and reflect upon elements of software code and software artefacts in existing systems
  • Explore computing as a socio-cultural phenomenon with political and ethical implications
  • Discuss current trends, debates and controversies in approaches to IT development
Ordinary exam
Exam type:
C: Submission of written work, External (7-point scale)
Exam variation:
C11: Submission of written work