1 Course objectives and content

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1 Course Code Main field of study Course title INFC30 Informatics; Information Systems Information Technology and Globalisation Higher education credits (hec) 7.5 Level Progression level Language of instruction Basic level G2F English This syllabus was approved by the board of the on , amended on It is valid from the autumn semester of Course objectives and content The overall aim of the course is for the students to gain a profound understanding of the mutual dependence between IT and social factors at different levels of globally focused work. This aim corresponds to a course content that from various socio-technical perspectives and models deals with and illustrates the effects, problems and possibilities of IT and globalisation, for individuals, organisations, companies, societies and nations. Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students shall have achieved the following: Knowledge and understanding For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of K1 - the global development of IT K2 - the impact of globalisation on organisations, individuals, work and activities K3 - the network society and the application area of electronic government and democracy K4 - socio-technical analysis and design of systems that integrate social and cultural variation to a high degree K5 - the role of IT in achieving a higher integration of production systems and markets. 1(6)

2 Skills and abilities For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate the ability to S1 - apply theoretical models in the analysis of an organisation of cooperating organisational agents in a national, international or global arena S2 - communicate problems and solutions both orally and in writing S3 - write a report applying the theories introduced in the course S4 - use the required reading for arguing and discussing aspects of relevance to the course. Judgement and approach For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate the ability to J1 - evaluate cross-border networks of individuals and organisations J2 - assess the threats and risks of globalisation. Course content The following topics will be covered: - globalisation and individuals, organisations, companies, societies and countries - IT, globalisation, competition and socio-economic consequences - possibilities, risks and threats of IT and globalisation - socio-technical design of information and communication systems to coordinate and integrate different organisational actors nationally, internationally or globally - egovernment applications from a combined public authority and citizens perspective. 2 Grading scale At the grades are awarded in accordance with a criterionbased grading scale A-U. Students have to receive a grade of E or higher in order to pass a course. Grade Characteristic Points Criteria (% out of maximum) A Excellent A distinguished result that is excellent with regard to the following aspects theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought. B Very good A very good result with regard to the above mentioned aspects. C Good The result is of a good standard with regard to the above mentioned aspects and lives up to expectations. D Satisfactory The result is of a satisfactory standard with regard to the above mentioned aspects and lives up to expectations. 2(6)

3 E Sufficient The result satisfies the minimum requirements with regard to the above mentioned aspects, but not more. U Fail 0-49 The result does not meet the minimum requirements with regard to the above mentioned aspects. Grading rules Test grading a) For tests that are gradated and given a number of credits the grading scale A-U is used in accordance with the table above. Grading of tests where a question is missing or found incorrect: Irrespective of the sum total of the exam credits, this sum always equals 100 percent. If a question should be incorrect or missing, the teacher must re-calculate the grade intervals, still counting the remaining questions as 100 percent. Any decimals will be rounded off to whole numbers. b) For tests that are gradated but not given a number of credits the grading scale A-U is used. c) For tests that are not gradated the grading scale U-G (Fail or Pass) is used. Final course grading A final grade for the course will be awarded when all tests have been successfully completed. The grade calculation is based on the test grades A-E. Each letter is given a numerical value in accordance with the table below. Grade Value A 15 B 14 C 13 D 12 E 11 The test values are multiplied by the number of hec for each test and added together. The result is then divided by the total number of hec of the A-E tests, and any decimals will be rounded off to whole numbers. This final figure indicates the final grade in the table above. 3(6)

4 3 Teaching and examination Teaching includes lectures, classes and seminars. Examination comprises the following required tests: Required tests Individual alt. group work Higher education credits, hec Grades Written exam Individual 4 A-U Assignments Group and individual 3.5 U-G An opportunity for retaking a test is provided a short time period after the regular examination opportunity. 7,5 Academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, fabrication and falsification is considered a serious offence in higher education (see Chapter 8 of the Higher Education Ordinance). The disciplinary measures that may be taken as a result of such offences are caution or suspension for a limited period of time from the university (and all the faculties of the university). The relation between examination and learning outcomes: Test Written exam Assignments Learning outcomes K1 - the global development of IT K2 - the impact of globalisation on organisations, individuals, work and activities K3 - the network society and the application area of electronic government and democracy K4 - socio-technical analysis and design of systems that integrate social and cultural variation to a high degree K2 - the impact of globalisation on organisations, individuals, work and activities K4 - socio-technical analysis and design of systems that integrate social and cultural variation to a high degree K5 - the role of IT in achieving a higher integration of production systems and markets S1 - apply theoretical models in the analysis of an organisation of cooperating organisational agents in a national, international or global arena S2 - communicate problems and solutions both orally and in writing S3 - write a report applying the theories introduced in the course S4 - use the required reading for arguing and discussing aspects of relevance to the course J1 - evaluate cross-border networks of individuals and organisations J2 - assess the threats and risks of globalisation 4 Specific admission requirements Completed courses INFA16 and INFB02 or the equivalent. English B. 4(6)

5 5 Further information The Director of the Bachelor s Programme in Design of Information Systems has on decided that this course may be included in the programme. The course may not be credited towards a degree together with INFC16, INFN16 or equivalent courses. All corresponding tests on INFC30 and INFC16 may be credited between these courses. The following rules apply when a student formerly registered on INFN16 wants to complete the course: With four or less credits missing the student may complete on INFC12 according to the table below. Missing from INFN16: Written exam, 4 hp Assignments, 3 hp + Introductory assignment, 0.5 hp May include from INFC30: Written exam, 4 hp Assignments, 3.5 hp If more than four credits are missing from INFN16 the student will be registered on INFC30 and may transfer any credits from his studies on INFN16. 6 Amendments : General redactional changes. 7 Reading list Please see the appendix. 5(6)

6 READING LIST Information Technology and Globalisation, 7.5 higher education credits Walsham, G. (2001): Making a World of Difference; IT in a Global Context. J Wiley & Sons, ISBN , 288 p. Compendium of articles.. 6(6)