Research Methods in Computer Science and Informatics 7,5 Credits
Course Contents
The course contains a fundamental introduction to modern views on Science aiming at Engineering Science, Computer Science, and Informatics. Focus is on giving the student an insight in the history and philosophy of science and how to apply scientific methods within Engineering Science, Computer Science, and Informatics. The student shall, after completion of the course, have the necessary knowledge about how to conduct research projects and how to write scientific reports.The course contains the following elements:
- Various research paradigm: Positivism, Hermeneutics, Interpretation, Critical Research, Design Science, Action research
- Computer Science and Informatics as research area
- Inductive and deductive research
- Qualitative and quantitative studies
- Systematic information retrieval
- Experiment and proof of concept as research method
- State of the art
- To write and review scientific reports
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses 60 credits in first cycleLevel of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: TFIN18
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2021:
Oct 25
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Jan 16
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Ulf Seigerroth
Course coordinator
Anders Adlemo
Course coordinator
lanjea
Course coordinator
navrin
Course coordinator
Erik Bergström
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
18750kr
Application code
HJ-T1163