The programme is based on the curriculum proposals made by the ACM.
At the end of a successfully completed three-year programme (with exams corresponding to 180 credits) candidates are awarded the diploma Bachelor痴 Degree in Information Processing.
The programme qualifies for admittance to various master痴 programmes in computer science, information processing and other related subjects both nationally and abroad. It also gives a good foundation for positions in the private sector, the educational sector and other public management positions.
The programme is particularly applicable for graduates with a completed upper secondary school diploma whishing a non-technical education in information processing, either as a separate study or as a part of another education, such as master痴 degree.
The aim of the study is to provide the students with:
病n overview of how information technology may be used to gather, organise, process and present information
病n overview of methods for developing new information systems, changing of existing systems, and what influence such systems may have on a workplace
病n insight into the organising and management of database systems, and how to realise such systems
病n overview ofthe most important principles for data communication
病n overview ofprinciples for management of computer network systems
病n insight into how operating systems are built and how they administrate the resources in IT-systems
病n insight into project administration and the use of planning and management tools
病n overview ofdifferent aspects of processes of change (initiation, management, evaluation, etc.)
病n insight into the analysis and development of algorithms and choosing the appropriate data structure when implementing algorithms
病n overview ofthe principles of object-oriented programming in graphical environment
病n overview ofthe most important principles for quality assurance of information systems
病n insight into the principles for human-computer interaction
病n insight into computer assisted collaboration, co-operation and teachingsystems and how this may be used in organisations
Applicants must fulfil the general entrance requirements for higher education in Norway, or be able to document other relevant education, such as work and organisation experience.
Introductory course
For students without any previous knowledge in information technology the college will run an intensive IT preparatory course. This course starts at the beginning of the first term, and in addition to giving general IT knowledge, it provides an introduction to computer equipment, computing facilities, as well as net and software programmes available at the college.
Course overview
The programme consists of a series of courses. Most of the courses have work requirements, as well as final exams giving credits corresponding to the workload.
In the first three semesters all the courses are compulsory, while the students have several choices in the last three semesters. The electives can be chosen depending on the intended area of specialisation. Students may also choose some courses from other studies.
There will be much emphasis on problem-oriented work in groups under guidance, with written reports and thorough evaluation. Consequently, the instruction will be less marked by traditional lectures, and students will be given more responsibility to learn the subject matter on their own by working with concrete problem issues.
The project work may be done in co-operation with regional businesses, and this may be good practice for the candidates.
It is possible to take the electives in the fourth semester abroad.
The department has foreign exchange programmes with the University of Stirling (Scotland), the University of St. Petersburg (Russia), Augsburg University (USA) among others.
There are work demands in most of the courses. Assignments will be handed in for approval.
See each course description for assessment.
See each course description for reading lists.