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Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering, 7.5 Credits

Datateknik fördjupningskurs, 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2023-01-24

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H23

Learning outcomes

After course completion, the student must be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:

• demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis for computer engineering
• demonstrate knowledge of current research areas in computer engineering
• demonstrate good knowledge in a specialized field of computer engineering
• demonstrate knowledge of applicable methods in computer engineering

Skills and abilities:

• present and discuss information, problems and solutions and in dialogue with different audiences
• critically evaluate and interpret relevant information for computer engineering related problems
• critically discuss problem formulations and scenarios within the field of computer engineering
• perform simple simulations related to computer engineering

Judgement and approach:

• make judgements in the light of relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects

Entry requirements

Completed course requirements of 60 credits in Computer Engineering.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Oral presentations in group. Individual, oral examination in groups at seminars. Individual project with written submission.

Course contents

The course gives a scientific orientation about selected field within computer engineering. In seminars we read, discuss, and evaluate published scientific articles. At the same time, you carry out a simulation project and report your results in a form similar to a scientific article.

The following subjects are, among others, treated: network technology, computer engineering, security, distributed systems, test and evaluation methodology, simulation methodology, and scientific methodology.

Other regulations

Course grading: U/3/4/5

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Computer Engineering, Computer Science