CURRICULUM for Computer Science and Informatics MSc ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY
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This curriculum is issued pursuant to Executive Order no. 1328 of 15 November 2016 on Bachelor and Master s programmes at the universities (the Universities Order), as subsequently amended, and Roskilde University s Common Rules of 27 September 2012, as subsequently amended. 1. About the programme 1.1 Object 1.2 Competency profile 1.3 Main area affiliation 1.4 ECTS credits 1.5 Title 1.6 Study board 1.7 Affiliation of corps of external examiners 2. Admission requirements and credit 2.1 Admission requirements 2.2 Credit 2.3 Advance credit 3. Programme elements 3.1 Courses 3.2 Projects 3.3 Internship 3.4 Thesis 4. Structure of the programme 4.1 Schematic breakdown 4.2 Recommended course of study 5. The study programme 5.1 First semester 5.2 Second semester 5.3 Third semester 5.4 Fourth semester thesis 6. General regulations 6.1 Registration/de-registration and re-examination 6.2 Special examination facilities 6.3 Academic selection criteria 6.4 Pass requirements 6.5 Time limit for programme completion 7. Exemptions and appeals 7.1 Exemptions 7.2 Appeals 8. Entry into force and transitional provisions 8.1 Entry into force 8.2 Transitional provisions 9. Admission requirements 9.1 Legal entitlement 9.2 Other qualifying Bachelor study programmes at Roskilde University 9.3 Qualifying Bachelor study programmes at other universities 9.4 Qualifying Professional Bachelor study programmes 9.5 Applicants without qualifying Bachelor study programmes 9.6 Applicants without Bachelor study programmes Appendix 1 Amendments 3
1. About the programme The MSc programme in Computer Science and Informatics is an interdisciplinary study programme consisting of two independent subjects, of which Computer Science comprises subject 1 and Informatics comprises subject 2. 1.1 Object The object of the combination Master s programme MSc in Computer Science and Informatics is to enhance the student s knowledge, skills and competencies within software development and broader system development. The focus of the programme is on equipping students with the skills to organise, manage and plan a system development project, including the associated software. Students learn to work independently and in teams with IT issues, and to analyse, design and program advanced software solutions. Students also learn to use state-of-the-art methods and techniques in the analysis and design of IT systems, including software, and to test and evaluate software systems. Students acquire the competency to assess and develop methods and techniques in the design and construction of IT systems, and to study new areas of IT in a critical and systematic manner. The programme has been especially designed with a view to qualifying graduates for work in the IT industry as IT developers, programmers or IT architects, business developers and project managers. The combination MSc programme also provides graduates with the academic qualifications to commence a PhD programme. The programme is presented in English. Unless otherwise specified, the examination language is the same as the teaching language. 1.2 Competency profile The combination Master s programme MSc in Computer Science and Informatics provides the student with the following competencies: Knowledge: Research-based knowledge of techniques and theories used to analyse, design and construct IT systems, including the methods and principles of software engineering; computer and system architecture; algorithms and data representation; design principles for human-machine interfaces. Research-based knowledge of theories and methods used in the analysis, design and implementation of IT applications, including the methods and principles of system development; IT architecture; innovative IT applications as product, service or process; interaction between IT solutions and use. Advanced knowledge of selected specialised fields of computer science, on the basis of the highest standards of international research. The ability to identify scientific issues relating to the analysis, design and construction of software systems. Skills: Skills in critically relating to, selecting and utilising methods and techniques for the analysis, design and construction of software systems. Skills in programming advanced software solutions with the use of appropriate, state-of-the-art programming languages, libraries, development tools and equipment. Skills in testing, validating and evaluating software systems and IT applications. Skills in designing advanced IT solutions with the use of appropriate, state-of-the-art components or standard packages. Skills in communicating research-based knowledge about computer science and discussing professional IT issues on a scientific basis with both colleagues and non-specialists. Competencies: Competency to work with professional IT issues both independently and in teams. Competency to organise, plan and manage an IT development project (including the relevant software) that is complex and requires new solution models. Competency to independently initiate and implement IT development work with interdisciplinary 4
co-operation, and assume professional responsibility. Competency to systematically and critically familiarise oneself with new computer science disciplines, and thereby take independent responsibility for one s own professional development and specialisation. 1.3 Main area affiliation The study programme belongs under the main area of Natural Science. The study programme elements for Informatics belong under the main area of Natural Science. 1.4 ECTS credits The combination MSc programme in Computer Science and Informatics is a two-year programme corresponding to 120 ECTS credits. 1.5 Title cand.scient. i Datalogi og Informatik Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Informatics 1.6 Study board The programme is administered by the Study Board for Computer Science and Informatics. 1.7 Affiliation of corps of external examiners The programme is affiliated with the corps of external examiners for Computer Science. The study programme elements for Informatics are covered by the corps of external examiners for Information Science and Interactive Media. 2. Admission requirements and credit 2.1 Admission requirements See appendix. 2.2 Credit On the basis of an application by the student or in accordance with general rules laid down by the University, Roskilde University may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of a study programme at Roskilde University, in accordance with the Education Order. Pre-start credit Upon admission to the study programme, students are obliged to apply for credit for any study programme elements previously passed in a non-completed Master s programme. Roskilde University may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of the study programme, in accordance with the Executive Order on Admission to Master s Programmes. 2.3 Advance credit As part of a study programme, students may apply to Roskilde University for advance credit to take study programme elements at another university in Denmark or abroad. The student undertakes to submit documentation showing whether or not the study programme elements have been passed. The documentation must be sent to Roskilde University. Approval for advance credit can only be 5
granted on the basis of documentation. Once the documentation has been received, Roskilde University may administratively approve that the programme elements may be credited to the programme at Roskilde University. The student must consent to Roskilde University obtaining the necessary information from the host university if the student cannot provide the documentation. If the pre-approved programme elements are not offered by the host university, the student may apply for a modification of the approval. 3. Programme elements 3.1 Courses These study elements provide the student with theoretical and methodological knowledge as well as skills in the academic field of the programme. The student must be given academic preparation to focus on issues relevant to project work and the thesis. Courses may take the form of lectures, classes, case work, workshops, etc. 3.2 Projects Project work is exemplary, problem-oriented and participant-managed, and is intended to develop and document the student s skills in applying scientific theories and methods to work within a defined academic area. Project work requires the independent formulation of a freely-chosen issue within the framework of the curriculum. The project work takes place in groups of 2-6 students. The topic of the project work is selected by the students from among the topics and themes determined by the Study Board. In special cases, the Head of Studies may grant permission for a student s project to be written or examined individually. 3.3 Internship A student may apply to the Study Board for pre-approval to take a specially-designed, academically relevant, project-oriented internship which substitutes for individual, specified elements of the ordinary study programme. The semesters in which the internship may take place are stated in the curriculum. The project-oriented internship, includes, inter alia, the compilation of an internship project report. Once the application for preapproval has been granted, the Head of Studies will assign a supervisor to the student. When processing the application, the Study Board must ensure that the student, through the project-oriented internship, achieves academic competencies that in scope and level correspond to the competencies that can be achieved through the ordinary study programme. The Study Board must also ensure that the internship does not prevent the student completing any other study activities during the semester in question. 3.4 Thesis The combination Master s programme includes a major independent study which is documented through the compilation of a thesis. In the thesis, the student must document knowledge and skills in applying scientific theories and methods to work on a defined, academic and relevant issue. The student must demonstrate skills in analysing, categorising, discussing, reasoning, assessing and reflecting on a scientific basis, and must be able to select and critically evaluate the sources, literature, theory and methods used in the thesis. Through the thesis, the student must demonstrate the ability to communicate an academic study to peers and demonstrate the competency to initiate, manage and complete a long-term process of academic study and writing. 4. Structure of the programme 4.1 Schematic breakdown 6
4.2 Recommended course of study To help to ensure the quality and progression of the study programme and support students in their study planning, the following course of study is recommended: First semester: Computer Science Course in Mandatory Core Topics - Computer Science (10 ECTS) Elective course in Computer Science (5 ECTS) Project portfolio in Computer Science (15 ECTS) Second semester: Informatics: Course in Mandatory Core Topics - Informatics (10 ECTS) Elective course in Informatics (5 ECTS) Project portfolio in Informatics (15 ECTS) Third semester: Three elective courses in Computer Science (3*5 ECTS) Project in Advanced Informatics (15 ECTS) Fourth semester: Thesis (30 ECTS) 2. The study programme 5.1 First semester Object 1. The object of the semester is to ensure the student acquires in-depth knowledge of a number of core areas within computer science, including machine architecture and operating systems, distributed systems, databases and human-machine interaction. Study programme elements in the first semester. The semester encompasses: Course in Mandatory Core Topics - Computer Science (10 ECTS) Elective course in Computer Science (5 ECTS) Project portfolio in Computer Science (15 ECTS) Title Mandatory Core Topics (Computer Science) 7
Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content English Compulsory course 10 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of key theories in the core topics of the subject. Knowledge of techniques in the core topics of the subject for the design and construction of software systems that satisfy specified requirements. An overall grasp and understanding of the general principles behind the software and hardware systems used by modern computers, and the user's interaction with these. Skills Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques from the discipline to analyse, design and construct software systems. Competencies Competency to work with computer science issues, both independently and in teams. Competency to systematically and critically familiarise oneself with new approaches in the discipline, and thereby take responsibility for one s own professional development. The core topics within Computer Science consist of the topics of machine architecture and operating systems, distributed systems, databases and human-machine interaction. The course encompasses presentation, critical discussion and testing of knowledge within key areas in each of these topics. The specific content is described at kursus.ruc.dk. Teaching and working methods Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Lectures with exercises, or classes, etc. Oral examination The oral examination has a duration of 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual All Seven-point scale External Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Elective courses in Computer Science (Computer Science) English Elective courses 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of a specific area within the field of Computer Science. Knowledge of the techniques of the area for the design and construction of software systems that meet specified requirements. An overall grasp and understanding of the general principles behind the theory, methods and technical solutions of the area. 8
Skills Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques from the area to the analysis, design and construction of reliable, user-friendly software systems. Competencies Competency to work with computer science issues, both independently and in teams. Competency to critically and systematically familiarise oneself with new approaches in the discipline, and thereby take independent responsibility for one s own professional development. Overall content Elective courses give students an opportunity to specialise in a specific area, in which they acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies to apply theories, methods and solution ideas to their own practice in software development. The elective courses may deal with: robotics, artificial intelligence, web technologies, programming languages, parallel computation, mobile computers, etc. Teaching and working methods Usually class teaching, i.e. a combination of teacher presentations, student presentations, and practical work on specific tasks. Lectures with exercises. For individual course descriptions, see kursus.ruc.dk. Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Oral examination The oral examination has a duration of 20 minutes, including assessment. Individual All Seven-point scale External Title Project portfolio (Computer Science) Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria English Project portfolio 15 ECTS Knowledge In-depth knowledge of the theoretical, methodological and practical possibilities and problems associated with software development, using specific models from the core areas or optional topics. Skills Skills to describe and reflect upon an independently performed task that addresses a complex issue, using relevant solution models. Skills to define and substantiate a selected solution model and independently plan and implement solutions using relevant scientific literature at a high academic level. Skills to master concepts, theories and methods on the basis of the literature, and to use these in a reflective manner to solve specific problems in Computer Science. Competencies Competency to master computer science development 9
situations that are complex and require new solution models. Overall content Teaching and working methods Students develop their own project portfolios in groups of 2-6 students. The subjects of these must lie within the core topics. The core topics within Computer Science consist of the topics of machine architecture and operating systems, distributed systems, databases and human-machine interaction. A project portfolio is a collection of works (texts, program code, data models, architecture) at various layers of abstraction, associated with workshop-oriented practical work or exercises. The project portfolio must also include a reflection document which cuts across the core topics. The reflection document must be five standard pages in length at 2,400 characters (incl. spaces) per student in the group, and must link practical experience to relevant theory from the core topics of Computer Science. The portfolio must also be equipped with a front page, table of contents, bibliography and possible appendices. The project portfolio is normally carried out as a group project with 2-6 participants, but in special cases, the Head of Studies may grant permission for a student to compile the portfolio alone. The topic of the project portfolio work is chosen by the students in accordance with the requirements for learning outcomes and any defined topics and themes laid down by the Study Board. 10
Form of examination Oral examination based on the project portfolio. Up to five minutes are allocated per student during the examination for a self-chosen, prepared presentation based on the joint project portfolio work. The examination otherwise takes the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and the moderator, under the direction of the examiner. During the examination, it must be ensured that all examinees are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the joint work and their academic standard in relation to the expected learning outcomes. The project report must be between 20 and 100 standard pages in length, at 2,400 characters per page, including spaces. The page count does not include the table of contents, bibliography, abstract or any appendices. The duration of the examination, including assessment, is determined as follows: One examinee: 30 minutes Two examinees: 60 minutes Three examinees: 75 minutes Four examinees: 90 minutes Five examinees: 105 minutes Six examinees: 120 minutes Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Group examination All Seven-point scale Internal 5.2 Second semester Object The object of the semester is to ensure the student acquires more in-depth knowledge of core areas within Informatics: systems development; implementation, including change management; evaluation of IT applications; IT Security. Study programme elements in the second semester The semester encompasses: Course in Mandatory Core Topics - Informatics (10 ECTS) Elective course in Informatics (5 ECTS) Project portfolio in Informatics 11
Title Mandatory Core Topics (Informatics) Teaching language Type ECTS credits English Compulsory course 10 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of key theories in the core topics of the subject. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of the core topics in the analysis of complex use situations. Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge of methods and techniques of the core topics for the design of IT applications that are innovative and adapted to the needs and competencies of the users. Skills Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques from the subject area to analyse complex usage situations. Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques in the design of IT applications that are innovative and adapted to the needs and competencies of the users. Competencies Competency to work with IT-related issues, both independently and in teams. Competency to systematically and critically familiarise oneself with new approaches in the discipline, and thereby take responsibility for one s own professional development. Overall content The core topics within Informatics consist of: systems development; implementation, including change management; evaluation of IT applications and IT security. The course encompasses presentation, critical discussion and testing of knowledge within key areas in each of these topics. The specific content is described at kursus.ruc.dk. Teaching and working methods Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Lectures with exercises, or classes, etc. Oral examination The examination has a duration of 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual All Seven-point scale External Title Type ECTS credits Elective course in Informatics (Informatics) Elective course 5 ECTS 12
Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Knowledge Knowledge of a specific area within the field of Informatics. An overall grasp and understanding of the general principles behind the theory, methods and technical solutions of the area. Skills Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques from the subject area. Competencies Competency to work with IT-related issues, both independently and in teams. Competency to systematically and critically familiarise oneself with new approaches in the discipline, and thereby take responsibility for one s own professional development. The free choice of topic gives students an opportunity to specialise in a specific subject area, in which they acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies to translate theories, methods and solution into their own practice in relation to the design and implementation of IT applications. Topics may for example include IT strategy, IT project management, sourcing of IT projects, IT and enterprise architecture, or design and innovation in IT organisations. Usually class teaching, i.e. a combination of teacher presentations, student presentations, and practical work on specific tasks. Lectures with exercises. For individual course descriptions, see kursus.ruc.dk. Oral examination The examination has a duration of 20 minutes, including assessment. Individual examination All Seven-point scale External Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Project portfolio (Informatics) English Project 15 ECTS Knowledge In-depth knowledge of the theoretical, methodological and practical possibilities and problems associated with system development, using specific models from the core topics or optional topics. Skills Skills to define and substantiate a selected solution model and independently plan and implement solutions using relevant scientific literature at a high academic level. Skills to master concepts, theories and methods on the basis of the literature, and to apply these in a reflective manner in order to solve specific problems in Informatics. Competencies Competency to master IT development situations that 13
are complex and require new solution models. Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Students develop their own project portfolios in groups of 2-6 students. The subjects for these are optional, but at least three of the core topics must be covered. The core topics within Informatics consist of: systems development; implementation, including change management; evaluation of IT applications and IT security. A project portfolio is a collection of works (texts, program code, data models, architecture) at various layers of abstraction, associated with workshop-oriented practical work or exercises. The project portfolio must also include a reflection document which cuts across the core topics. The reflection document must be five standard pages in length at 2,400 characters (incl. spaces) per student in the group, and must link practical experience to relevant theory from the core topics of informatics. The portfolio must also be equipped with a front page, table of contents, bibliography and possible appendices. The project portfolio is normally carried out as a group project with 2-6 participants, but in special cases, the Head of Studies may grant permission for a student to compile the portfolio alone. The topic of the project portfolio work is chosen by the students in accordance with the requirements for learning outcomes and any defined topics and themes laid down by the Study Board. None Oral examination based on the project portfolio. Up to five minutes are allocated per student during the examination for a self-chosen, prepared presentation based on the joint portfolio work. The examination otherwise takes the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and the moderator, under the direction of the examiner. Form of examination During the examination, it must be ensured that all examinees are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the joint work and their academic standard in relation to the expected learning outcomes. The project report must be between 20 and 100 standard pages in length, at 2,400 characters per page, including spaces. The page count does not include the table of contents, bibliography, abstract or any appendices. The duration of the examination, including assessment, is determined as follows: One examinee: 30 minutes Two examinees: 60 minutes Three examinees: 75 minutes Four examinees: 90 minutes Five examinees: 105 minutes 14
Six examinees: 120 minutes Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Group examination All Seven-point scale Internal 5.3 Third semester The third semester consists of study activities in both Computer Science and Informatics. Object The object of the semester is to build upon the student s knowledge in Computer Science and Informatics. The student s specialisation is supported by course work in Computer Science. Study programme elements in the third semester The semester encompasses: Elective courses in Computer Science (3*5 ECTS) Project in Advanced Informatics (15 ECTS) A period of internship may substitute for the project in Informatics (15 ECTS) Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Elective courses in Computer Science (Computer Science) English Elective courses 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of a specific area within the field of Computer Science. Knowledge of the techniques of the area for the design and construction of software systems that meet specified requirements. Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria An overall grasp and understanding of the general principles behind the theory, methods and technical solutions of the area. Skills Skills in selecting and applying appropriate methods and techniques from the area in the analysis, design and construction of reliable and user-friendly software systems. Competencies Competency to work with computer science issues, both independently and in teams. Competency to critically and systematically familiarise oneself with new approaches in the discipline, and thereby take independent responsibility for one s own professional development. 15
Overall content Elective courses give students an opportunity to specialise in a specific subject area, in which they acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies to apply theories, methods and solution ideas to their own practice in software development. The elective courses may deal with: robotics, artificial intelligence, web technologies, programming languages, parallel computation, mobile computers, etc. Teaching and working methods Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Usually class teaching, i.e. a combination of teacher presentations, student presentations, and practical work on specific tasks. Lectures with exercises. For individual course descriptions, see kursus.ruc.dk. Oral examination The oral examination has a duration of 20 minutes, including assessment. Individual All Seven-point scale External Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Project in Advanced Informatics (Informatics) English Project 15 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of the latest theories and methods within the selected area of Informatics. Skills Skills to describe and reflect upon an independentlyperformed task that addresses an issue within a selected area of Informatics. Skills to define and substantiate a selected issue, and to independently plan and implement a solution using relevant scientific literature at a high academic level. Competencies Competency to manage IT development situations that are complex and require new solution models. Project on a self-chosen issue relating to the design and implementation of an IT application in a complex context. The project must give the student an opportunity to describe and reflect upon an independently-performed task that addresses a complex issue. The project is normally carried out as a group project with 2-6 participants, but in special cases, the Head of Studies may grant permission for a student s project to be written or examined individually. The topic of the project work is chosen by the students in accordance with the requirements for learning outcomes and any defined topics and themes laid down by the Study Board. 16
Oral project examination on the basis of the project report and any supplementary material (product or process documentation). Form of examination During the examination, up to five minutes are allocated per student for a self-chosen, prepared presentation based on the joint project work. The examination otherwise takes the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and the moderator, under the direction of the examiner. During the examination, it must be ensured that all examinees are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the joint project and their academic standard in relation to the expected learning outcomes. However, the examination may be implemented as an individual examination if the Head of Studies has approved that a student may write an individual project or be examined individually. The project report must be between 20 and 100 standard pages in length, at 2,400 characters per page, including spaces. The page count does not include the table of contents, bibliography, abstract or any appendices. The duration of the examination, including assessment, is determined as follows: One examinee: 30 minutes Two examinees: 60 minutes Three examinees: 75 minutes Four examinees: 90 minutes Five examinees: 105 minutes Six examinees: 120 minutes Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Group examination Presentation equipment Seven-point scale Internal Title Type ECTS credits Internship (Informatics) Internship project 15 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of theories and methods within a selected field of informatics. Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge of how the theories and methods of the discipline are applied in practice. Skills Skills to be able to evaluate and apply the theories and methods of the subject in order to solve concrete informatics tasks in practice. Competencies Students must be able to reflect on the technical competencies required to participate in and solve specific informatics tasks and issues in practice. Competency to reflect on one s own learning processes, and on how knowledge, skills and competencies previously acquired can be applied to work with the issues of the internship project. 17
Overall content Teaching and working methods Implementation of an internship at a professionally-relevant workplace with a view to acquiring first-hand knowledge of typical tasks and further experience of the relationship between practice and the academic content of the study programme. The internship is organised in co-operation with the internship host. In connection with the internship, a project report is compiled in which the student describes and documents the academically relevant aspects of the issues the student has worked on, and reflects on the observed practice in the field, the student s own professional learning in this connection, and the relationship between practice and research in the area. Requirements for participation Form of examination The internship must be approved by the Study Board. Prior to commencing the internship, the student must seek advance approval for the host company. In its processing of the application, the Study Board shall ensure that the student, by taking the internship and writing the internship report, will achieve academic competencies which in scope and level correspond to the competencies that could be achieved through the ordinary study programme. The Study Board must moreover approve that the scope of the internship will allow the student to take courses equivalent to 15 ECTS in the same semester. If the application is approved, the Head of Studies will assign a supervisor. Oral examination on the basis of the project-oriented internship report and possible supplementary material (product or process documentation). The internship report has a recommended size of 30 standard pages and a maximum size of 45 standard pages. To this may be added any supplementary material documenting products and/or processes. This may take the form of a portfolio of products and/or descriptions of processes on which the student has worked during the internship. Up to five minutes are allocated per student during the examination for a self-chosen, prepared presentation based on the internship and internship report. The examination otherwise takes the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and the moderator, under the direction of the examiner. During the examination, it must be ensured that examinees are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the internship project and their academic standard in relation to the expected learning outcomes. 30 minutes are allocated for the examination, including assessment and feedback. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination Presentation equipment Seven-point scale External 5.4 Fourth semester - thesis The thesis corresponds to 30 ECTS credits. The thesis is written on the basis of Computer Science, and may be interdisciplinary. The thesis is written in the teaching and examination language of Computer Science. The Head 18
of Studies must approve the thesis statement, and will at the same time set a final date for the submission for the thesis, pursuant to the University s Registration and Examination Regulations. The thesis must be accompanied by a summary in a foreign language. If the thesis is written in a foreign language other than Norwegian or Swedish, the summary may be written in Danish. The thesis work is normally carried out in groups, but students are also entitled to perform the thesis work individually. The writing of the thesis normally concludes the study programme, but the Study Board may grant exemptions from this. Knowledge Research-based knowledge in selected academic areas, and an understanding of and reflection on the position of the student s own thesis study in the academic field. Identification of scientific issues and a critical approach to scientific knowledge. Knowledge of the academic genre and the academic target group, and an understanding of the overall communication situation of which the thesis is a part. Skills Skills in applying and mastering scientific theories and methods in work on a defined, academic and relevant issue. Skills in analysing, categorising, discussing, arguing, reflecting and evaluating on a scientific basis. Skills in critically evaluating and selecting sources, literature, theory and methods. Skills in discussing and participating in academic debate with representatives of the academic discourse community. Skills in writing in accordance with the applicable standards for academic texts, and for an academic target group. Competencies Competency to independently initiate, manage and complete a long-term process of academic study and writing. Competency to take responsibility for one s own academic and linguistic development and specialisation. Size: Between 20 and 100 standard pages of 2,400 characters each (incl. spaces), excluding the front page, table of contents, bibliography and any appendices. Oral examination In an oral examination of the thesis, the duration of the examination, including assessment, is determined as follows: one examinee: 40 minutes two examinees: 70 minutes three examinees: 85 minutes four examinees: 100 minutes five examinees: 115 minutes six examinees: 130 minutes For theses, the form of assessment is: Assessment on the basis of the thesis alone but see below on non-individualised group theses. OR Combined assessment of the thesis and an oral examination. The Study Board may, however, choose to stipulate one of these forms of assessment; see 5.4. If the thesis is written by a group, it must be individualised on submission if one or more of the students in the group wishes and has the possibility to have the thesis assessed on the basis of the thesis alone. The individualisation must be genuine and show which students have been mainly responsible for the individual sections. The introduction, conclusion and summary, in English and other languages, should be encompassed by joint responsibility. If the thesis is not individualised, an oral thesis examination is held instead, at which assessment is made on the basis of both the thesis and the oral examination. Students who have worked together on a thesis to the extent that it cannot be truly individualised must register for an oral thesis examination. In addition to the academic content, the assessment of the thesis will also take into account the writing and 19
spelling skills of the student(s), which are weighted at 10%. The Study Board may grant exemptions from this requirement in the case of students who can document a specific and relevant disability, unless the assessment of writing and spelling skills is a significant part of the purpose of the examination. The summary will be incorporated into the assessment at a weight of 5%. The thesis is assessed according to the seven-point scale, with external moderation. 6. General regulations General provisions on examinations, tests and other forms of assessment, including regulations for submitting appeals relating to examinations and other assessments etc., may be seen in section 3.5 of Rules and Regulations at the University's website. 6.1 Registration/de-registration and re-examination Students must usually register themselves for the study activities of the coming semester. The University will however register a student who has not completed the programme in the prescribed time for the remaining activities or examinations in the following semester, cf. the registration and examination regulations. The rules governing registration, deregistration, re-examination and possible exemptions are set out in Roskilde University s registration and examination regulations. 6.2 Special examination facilities Students with physical or psychological handicaps, students with a mother tongue other than Danish, or students with other equivalent difficulties, may be offered special examination facilities if it is assessed that this is necessary in order to ensure equal opportunities for such students in the examination situation. The provision of such facilities must not result in a lowering of the examination standard. 6.3 Academic selection criteria If there are more students who wish to take a given course, etc., than there are places for, the following academic selection criteria will be applied: drawing of lots. 6.4 Pass requirements Students who do not pass at least 45 ECTS credits in the course of an academic year will be disenrolled. The detailed rules on this, including exemptions, are contained in the University s disenrollment rules. The rules may be found in section 3.1 of the University s website under Rules and Regulations, in the document: Rules on disenrollment of students due to inadequate study activity. 6.5 Time limit for programme completion Students must complete their study programmes within the prescribed time + 1 year after commencement. The detailed rules on exemptions are contained in the University s disenrollment rules, cf. above. These rules do not however apply to students enrolled prior to 1 September 2016. In the case of study activities that are no longer offered: A student who has not passed a commenced study activity must take a second or third examination attempt during the semester after the activity was withdrawn, at the latest. 7. Exemptions and appeals 7.1 Exemptions In exceptional cases, the Study Board may grant exemptions from such rules in the curriculum as are 20
determined by the Study Board alone. 7.2 Appeals The decisions of the Study Board pursuant to this curriculum may be brought before the Rector if the appeal relates to legal questions. The time limit for the submission of appeals is two weeks from the date on which the decision is announced. The appeal must be submitted to RUC Education and Students (adm-rusa@ruc.dk). In addition, decisions of the Study Board relating to the rejection or partial rejection of an application for credit for previously passed Danish study programme elements, or for advance credit for Danish or foreign study programme elements, may be brought before a credit transfer appeals committee, if the appeal relates to the academic assessment, in accordance with the Executive Order on Credit Transfer Appeals Committees. The time limit for the submission of appeals is two weeks from the date on which the decision is announced. The appeal must be submitted to RUC Education and Students (adm-rusa@ruc.dk). Decisions of the Study Board relating to the rejection or partial rejection of an application for credit for previously passed foreign study programme elements may moreover be brought before the Qualifications Board, if the appeal relates to the academic assessment, in accordance with the Act on Assessment of International Educational Qualifications, etc. The time limit for the submission of appeals is four weeks from the date on which the decision is announced. The appeal must be submitted to RUC Education and Students (admrusa@ruc.dk). Decisions of the Rector concerning legal questions may be brought before the Danish Agency for Higher Education. 8. Entry into force and transitional provisions 8.1 Entry into force This curriculum shall enter into force on 1 September 2015, and shall apply to all Master s programme students enrolled on 1 September 2015 or later. The amendments of 1 September 2017 shall enter into force on 1 September 2017. 8.2 Transitional rules Approved by the Study Board for Computer Science and Informatics, 29 June 2015. The amendments as of 1 September 2017 were approved by the Study Board on 6 September 2016. Approved by Rector Hanne Leth Andersen, 31 August 2016. The amendments as of 1 September 2017 were approved by the Rector on 3 March 2017. 21
9. Adgangskrav 9.1 Retskrav Har du gennemført en Humanistisk-teknologisk eller Naturvidenskabeligbacheloruddannelse på RUC i Datalogi og Informatik, har du retskrav på at blive optaget på kandidatuddannelsen i Datalogi og Informatik (cand.scient. i Datalogi og Informatik ). For at udnytte dit retskrav til at blive optaget på en kandidatuddannelse i Datalogi og Informatik, skal du søge ind på kandidatuddannelsen i direkte forlængelse af din bacheloruddannelse. Det vil sige, du skal søge optag i løbet af dit sidste semester på din bacheloruddannelse. Ansøgningsfristen er den 1. april for studiestart i september og den 1. november for studiestart i februar. Søger du efter ansøgningsfristen, kan du kun blive optaget, hvis der er ledige pladser på uddannelsen. 9.2 Andre adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser fra RUC Humanistiske bacheloruddannelser Computer Science og Journalistik - forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Organisatorisk Forandring og IT eller Brugerdrevet Design De følgende uddannelser forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Interactive Digital Systems eller kurset Essential Computing II: Informatik og Performance-Design Informatik og Pædagogik og Uddannelsesstudier Humanistisk-teknologiske bacheloruddannelser Computer Science og formatik De følgende uddannelser forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Organisatorisk Forandring og IT eller Brugerdrevet Design: Computer Science og Communication Studies Computer Science og Journalistik Computer Science og Kommunikation Computer Science og Mathematics Computer Science og Matematik Computer Science og Molecular Biology Computer Science og Performance Design Computer Science og Psykologi De følgende uddannelser forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Interactive Digital Systems eller kurset Essential Computing II: Informatik og Communication Studies Informatik og Filosofi og Videnskabsteori Informatik og Kommunikation Informatik og Psykologi Informatik og Virksomhedsstudier Informatik og Performance-design Naturvidenskabelige bacheloruddannelser De følgende uddannelser forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Organisatorisk Forandring og IT eller Brugerdrevet Design: Computer Science og Chemistry Computer Science og Communication Studies Computer Science og Environmental Biology Computer Science 22
og Fysik Computer Science og Journalistik Computer Science og Kemi Computer Science og Kommunikation Computer Science og Mathematics Computer Science og Matematik Computer Science og Medicinalbiologi Computer Science og Molecular Biology Computer Science og Performance Design Computer Science og Physics Computer Science og Psykologi De følgende uddannelser forudsat man har taget et af kurserne Interactive Digital Systems eller kurset Essential Computing II: Informatik og Communication Studies Informatik og Filosofi og Videnskabsteori Informatik og Kommunikation Informatik og Psykologi Informatik og Virksomhedsstudier Samfundsvidenskabelige bacheloruddannelser Politik og Administration og Informatik forudsat at man har taget kurset Interactive Digital Systems eller kurset Essential Computing II. 9.3 Adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser fra andre universiteter Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Information Management Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Information og Communications Technology (diplomingeniør) IT (diplomingeniør) IT og Kommunikationsteknologi (civilingeniør) Softwareteknologi (civilingeniør) IT-Universitetet (ITU) Softwareudvikling Københavns Universitet (KU) Datalogi Naturvidenskab og IT Syddansk Universitet (SDU) Datalogi Software Engineering (civilingeniør) Aarhus Universitet (AU) Datalogi Informations- og Kommunikationsteknologi (diplomingeniør) IT 23
Aalborg Universitet (AAU) Datalogi Elektronik og Datateknik (diplomingeniør) Elektronik og Datateknik (civilingeniør) Elektronik og IT (civilingeniør) Informationsteknologi Internetteknologi og Computersystemer (civilingeniør) IT, Communication and New Media (civilingeniør) Medialogi Software (civillingeniør) Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler for Arkitektur, Design og Konservering Ingen adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser, se dog punkt 5. Arkitektskolen Århus Ingen adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser, se dog punkt 5. Designskolen Kolding Ingen adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser, se dog punkt 5. Danmarks designskole Ingen adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser, se dog punkt 5. Færøernes Universitet (Fróðskaparsetur Føroya) Ingen adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser, se dog punkt 5. 9.4 Adgangsgivende professionsbacheloruddannelser For at blive optaget med en professionsbachelor skal du bestå 10 ECTS-point sommersupplering på RUC før du kan starte på selve kandidatuddannelsen. Du kan blive optaget med følgende uddannelser: Datamatiker med en af følgende overbygninger til professionsbachelor i: Webudvikling Softwareudvikling E-konceptudvikling Professionsbachelor i Erhvervssprog IT-baseret markedskommunikation (SDU) Professionsbachelor i Business Economics and Information Technology (SDU) 9.5 Ansøgere uden adgangsgivende bacheloruddannelser Har du en anden bacheloruddannelse end dem, der står i dette bilag, kan du stadig søge om optagelse på kandidatuddannelsen. For at blive optaget, skal du have gennemført en relevant bacheloruddannelse, der giver dig kvalifikationer, der svarer til en af de adgangsgivende uddannelser. Når du har ansøgt, vil universitetet vurdere det faglige indhold i din bacheloruddannelse. Hvis universitet vurderer, at din bacheloruddannelse er relevant og giver dig kvalifikationer, der svarer til en af de adgangsgivende uddannelser, kan du blive optaget. Hvis universitetet vurderer, at din bacheloruddannelse er relevant for den kandidatuddannelse, du har søgt, men at du mangler enkelte væsentlige kvalifikationer, kan universitetet beslutte, at du skal gennemføre faglig supplering på op til 30 ECTS for at blive optaget. Du skal gennemføre og bestå suppleringen inden studiestart på kandidatuddannelsen 9.6 Ansøgere uden bacheloruddannelser Har du ikke en bacheloruddannelse, kan du som udgangspunkt ikke blive optaget på en kandidatuddannelse. Du kan dog søge hvis du opfylder følgende kriterier: Du har uddannelsesmæssige kvalifikationer på bachelorniveau. Du skal have gennemført minimum 180 ECTS-point på en faglig relevant uddannelse. Uddannelsen skal være sammenhængende og der skal være progression i uddannelsen. Det er universitetet, der laver en konkret vurdering af dine faglige kvalifikationer. 24