Course - Bachelor Thesis Bachelor of Science in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security - DCST2900
Bachelor Thesis Bachelor of Science in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security
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About the course
Course content
The students choose a pre-approved problem within the subject area.
Learning outcome
The bachelor thesis concludes the study and will combine important parts of the scientific content of the study program. After successful completion the course the students have acquired:
Knowledge
K1: The candidate has new knowledge in a part of the subject area chosen by the students.
K2: The candidate has an understanding of how to work in systematic ways, having reflective capabilities, and being able to conduct systematic/scientific assessments.
K3: The candidate has knowledge of the process of planning and conducting an independent piece of work, specifying problem to solve and analyzing the identified problems based on theoretical as well as empirical data, and solve the problem in a methodologically acceptable way.
Skills
S1: The candidate has skills in composing a problem statement of general interest within the subject area under supervision.
S2: The candidate has skills to search and identify relevant scientific literature under supervision.
S3: The candidate has skills to approach a delimited problem and to develop ways to solve the problem.
S4: The candidate has skills in documenting and presenting project results in a systematic/scientific manner.
General competence
G1: The candidate has appreciation of scientific ethics; being capable of identifying ethical concerns of relevance for the chosen problem
G2: The candidate has an understanding of the impact the project may have on individuals, companies and society
Learning methods and activities
- Project work
- Supervision
- The project is carried out in groups of 2-4 students
- Coursework requirements:
- Problem description
- Project plan
- Active participation in all team meetings
- Written report signed by all project members
- Individual reflection notes
- Oral presentation at the end of the project
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory activities
Further on evaluation
The thesis must contain a reflection on the sustainability relevance based on the UN's sustainability goals.
Individual grades can be given. Each individual contribution to the result must be stated in the submitted documentation.
After failure, a student may submit a new thesis.
Assessment form: Report.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (BDIGSEC)
Required previous knowledge
The students must have passed 105 ECTS credits from semester 1-4 before they can register for exam in the course.
Course materials
Recommended literature: Aage Rognsaa. Bacheloroppgaven, Universitetsforlaget, 2015.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DCSG2900 | 22.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
Subject areas
- Computer Science