Information Technology ProjectLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the Information Technology Project, the student knows the general principles of project working and is able to apply them in a real project working environment.

The student knows the principles of collaborative working (in projects and in teams) and knows how to organize, manage and implement an R&D type of a project. The student is able to act in a role of the project organization.

Content

Projects are individual or team works on information technology and they require skills and knowledge of various respective subjects. The project may be an implementation of software application, a design and implementation of a hardware device, or a study, research, or other development activity in the field of information technology. The project may be done on the commission of an external company, and under their supervision, as well.

The student is able to create a project plan including the breakdown of tasks, schedule, budget, project organization, and risk analysis. He or she knows the duties and the required of characteristics of the project organization, including the project manager, stearing group, project group, and customer representatives.

The student is able to recognize his or her strenghts and weaknesses in various roles of the project organization.

Qualifications

This course integrates various knowledge and skills of the basic studies (like mathematics, physics, information processing, verbal and oral communication) to common core professional subjects (like programming, electrical theory, electronics, computer engineering).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student works during the project achieving the goals.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is active and collaborative and achieves the goals of the project.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is an innovative member of the project team and his/her contibution to project is essential.