The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (information technology) - General studies
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (electrical engineering) - General studies
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (information technology) - General studies
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (electrical engineering) - General studies
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2009 (information technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2009 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2010 (information technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2010 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2011 (information technology) - Software engineering
- Information- and mediatechnology 2011 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2012 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
- Information- and mediatechnology 2012 (information technology) - Software engineering
- Information- and mediatechnology 2013 (media technology) - Information and communication technology (ict)
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to give the student an
introduction to project-oriented work as a way of
organizing his/her work in a systematical way.
Both difficulties and strengths with project teams
or organizations will be discussed. Examples of
different process models and computer-based
project tools are introduced.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
- understand group dynamics ... how individuals
and teams work. What is team work?
- know how to deal with conflicts
- discuss management and leadership ... what is
the role of a project manager?
- contribute to project planning
- know how to use and benefit from computer based
project tools
- understand why project phases are important
- contribute in project meetings and practice
meeting techniques
- produce project plans and project applications
Course contents
- What is a project? Concepts and definitions.
- The process: group dynamics, team work, group
thinking and roles, leaderships.
- Project planning, Project tools, project models
- Examples of real IT and media projects
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
None
Recommended or required reading
Eklund, Sven. Arbeta i projekt. Studentlitteratur
2010. ISBN 978-91-44-06063-7
Study activities
- Lectures - 48 hours
- Small-group work - 25 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 30 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Teamwork assignments:
- Project planning (40 p)
- Teamwork case analysis (25 p)
Individual assignments:
Reflective notes from guest lectures (15 p)
My dream team (10 p)
Project management tool (10 p ) Sum 100 p
To pass 50 p are required and all parts must have
at least 50% of total points. For team assignments the whole
team will receive the same grade. Mandatory to attend
minimum
three guest lectures.
Teacher
- Biström Johnny
- Buttler Pekka
- Westerlund Magnus
Examiner
Biström Johnny
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions