Course syllabus

Datateknik, översiktskurs
Computer Engineering Overview

EDT632, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2015-04-10

General Information

Compulsory for: IDA1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to structured development work in computer engineering, and give the students an introduction to basic concepts in sustainable development.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• have a basic understanding of the subject Computer Science and Engineering
• be able to relate concepts of study strategies and career planning to their own study situation

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to account for basic concepts in Computer Science and Engineering
• be able to write basic computer programs

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to cooperate in a group
• be able to account for a future profession

Contents

• Server-client model for prioviding network service
• Introduction to protocols used by web servers and clients (http, tcp, ip)
• Coding in HTML and CSS and something on dynamical webb pages
• Planning of development of websites
• A laboratory lesson where students create a small website and put it on a web server
• A project where the students develop a website on sustainable development. The site must fulfill:
  - Technical demands
  - Demands on usability and clarity
  - The texts must be correct and well written
• Lectures on sustainable development as a preparation for the project
• Seminars on study strategies and carreer planning to prepare students for their studies and their future profession
• Presentation skills and writing for engineers
• Security in laboratories

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: To pass the course all the parts of the course must be approved

Parts
Code: 0115. Name: Learning Strategies.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Take part in compulsory lessons
Code: 0215. Name: Web Development.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory lesson
Code: 0315. Name: Writing Skills for Engineers.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Take part in compulsory lessons and passed report
Code: 0415. Name: Project.
Credits: 2,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Take part in compulsory lessons and passed project

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: EDT630, EDT631, EDTA01, EEIA01

Reading list

• Distributed material.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Christian Nyberg, christian.nyberg@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/edt632
Further information: Some lessons are compulsory.