Programme syllabus Kristianstad University, Sweden Applied Computer Science for Sustainable Development: One-Year Master Programme - 60 credits Programme code: IDCHS Level: Second Cycle Swedish title: Tikimpad datavetenskap fr hdllbar ulveckling: magsterprogram Decision: Approved by the Board of the Faculty of Natural Science: 2020-08-21. Valid from 2021-08-30. Reference number: U2020-241-1309 Overall educational goals Upon successful completion of tne one-year Master programme, the student will be able to apply an Independent, critical. ang Inferdiscioinary approach to working with and developing complex computerised systems. In addition, the student will be able to meet complex social challenges related to Information technology and use computer science and innovation fe contribute to a sustainable future. The programme creates the conditions necessary for a student to be able to develop advanced knowledge and skils within the field of computer science, and independently identity, formalise and provide solutions to problems that atfect various social requirements related to Agenda 2030, and the 17 UN sustainable development goals. The programme is taught in English Degree goals Knowledge and understanding To be awarded! the degree of Master of computer science, the student must + demonstrate knowledge and understanding within computer science, botn ofthe subject os o whole tnd speciaised knowledge of machine leaming, data security, the intemet of things and how they can be ppd fo sustainaole development, * demonstrate insight inte curtent research ond development workin particule those cccomoanying technologies elated 0 the intemet of things and machine tearing: and + comonstrate ccvanced metnocology skis computer slence, Competence and sis To be awarded the degree of Master of computer science, the student must: + cemonstrate the ably to integrate knowledge of computer science info analysing, assessing and processing complex phenomena, questions and stuations related to sustainable development inluaing in coses where information itimited * omonstrate the abilty to independently identity and! tomate questions related to computer science based on the UN sustainable development goals, and wshg appropriate methods, plan and complete edvanced tasks wihin speciied time frames * domonsrate the ally to present cnc Giscuss conclisons, both verbally and in wring, in action to he knowledge and arguments that fom the basis of these conclusions. n celogue with diferent groups: andl + demonsttate sls necestary fo be able fo paricipate in computer science research and development Work ond work with otner advanced tasks Judgement and apereach To be awarded the dagres of Master of computer science, the student must: + demonstrate the abily fo work witn moble platform technology. wireless communication and data securlty to conduct assessments that focus on the relevant sclentific, social and ethical aspects; * demonstate awareness of he ethical aspects of rewearch and development work + demonstrate on insight nfo the opportunties and Imittions of computer sclence. their social role andhow humans are responsible for their use; and + demonstrate the abilty to identity the need for additional skils development and take responsiblity for this For the degree of Master of computer science, the sludent must have successfully completed an independent project (degree project) that awards a minimum of 15 credits. Structure and content The programme comprises a methodology course, five courses, a specialisation project and independent work within computer science, worth 15 credits. Semester } Computer science methods and sustainable development 6 credits Mobile platforms 6 crecits Wireless network securily 6 credits The intemet of things 6 creaits Applied machine leaming 6 credits Semester 2 Data mining 6 credits Project in muttiaiciplinary contexts 9 credits Independent degree project in computer science 18 credits The order in which courses are given can change, and certain course names may be updated. The course, Computer sclence methods and sustainable development addresses various methods for research in computer science, and places them in the context of Agenda 2030. Computational sustainability fs one of the core concepts in the course, It provides the foundation that can be further developed and supplemented in additional courses where these methods are applied fo computer The Mobile platforms course highlights how moblle technology and applications are a afiving force behind the IT revolution, and how they can be used to support global sustainable development targets. The Wireless network security course outines the role data secutty plays in modem digital systems, where communication between things uses wireless protocol for which security is paramount, The intemet of things addresses the technologies used fo connect small data units (things) in larger networks ~ both local ‘and global. The couse in Applied machine learning introduces the technology and theories behind machine learning, with focus on their practical application. Applied machine learning is then further explored in the Data mining course, that studies how large amounts of data, deta collection and Interpretation are processed. The course adresses the concepts of Big Data, the Cloud and machine leaning. As patt of the Project in muttidisciptinary contexts, the student works with a muttiaisciplinary project to highlight now modem information technology such as mobile applications, the internet of things, machine leaming, data mining and data security can provide on innovative conttioution to solutions for @ sustainable future, In this course, the student willuse different methods to apply the technology studied in the other courses, Innovation is a central concept in this course. In their Independent degree project in computer science, the stucient will wtite a dissertation that is tied to G research area in computer science and the main themes of the programme, Developments to technical systems that support sustainable development will be observed. In this course, the student will use both methodology ond subject knowledge to develop and answer their research questions using an empirical study, Entry requirements and selection Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other equivalent field altematively Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering minimum 16 credits in programming and 7.6 higher education credits in mathematics and English B/Englsh 6 or the equivalent Degree For sludents who have successtuly completed all courses in accordance with he applicable programme: sylabus wil meet the requirement for he Degree of Master of Science in Computer Science. The university can issue a degree certificate to the student upon request, The university will provide information bout Now to apply for a degree certificateFollowing successful completion of the Master's degree, the student willbe able to apply for further study within computer science or other computer and information science-related subjects at second and third- cycle level Transitional rules If the programme is discontinued, o significantly changed, the student has the right to follow the programme structure to which the student was accepted. This right will end after 2 years following the final admission onto the programme for which this programme syllabus applies. Programme qualification rules willbe specified in the admission requirements for each course syllabus.