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DOK-1012: Digital Media and Data Bases Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Scandinavian languages.
| Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The students will gain an advanced insight into digital technology, and learn to master simple data processing. They will also gain an understanding of different forms of document organisation with an emphasis on databases and practical skills in building databases. | Contents
The course introduces the students to the production and organisation of documents, in particular IT-based media. | Form of teaching
The course is divided into a theoretical component, which is covered in the teaching, and an extensive practical component which consists of work in a computer laboratory, with the help of computer assistants. Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, project work, and supervision. Teaching takes place for approximately 10-12 weeks over a 21-week period, with an introductory component of 8-10 weeks followed by a project period of 2 weeks, and a final compulsory sum-up seminar where the exam project is to be presented orally. | Exam and assessment
The examination is a project consisting of a database with instructions for users and motivation. The project is assessed with pass/fail, and is to be submitted digitally, the written part also as hardcopy.
Performance in the course will be assessed with pass/fail. | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Per Bäckström, tlf. 776 45647, epost: Per.Backstrom@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
DOKGF -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Mandag 9. januar kl 1115, rom E 0104 | | Forelesning | Foreleser hj.lærer Gaute Barlindhaug
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave . innlevering: Fredag 31. mars. |
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