Vår 2023

INF-3780 Computer Science Clinic - Physical and Virtual Environments - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for informatikk

Type of course

The course can be taken as a singular master's-level course.

Course contents

The term «clinic» is used to indicate that the course represents a transition from learning in an academic context and the practical experiences provided through working processes in the health industry or health technology related research laboratories. Students work in teams of 3-5 members, applying their creativity, knowledge and skills in solving specific development projects. Each group is advised by a teaching assistant, a computer science faculty member, and a liaison in cases where the project arises from an external collaborative sponsor.

Projects may be proposed by computer science faculty members, by department research faculty working on relevant projects, or by external collaborative organizations.

Successfully concluded projects will deliver well-functioning code in addition to written presentations of the project task, proposed solution, project notes, in a concluding report.

Project themes may be defined within a broad spectrum of computer science of health technology solutions. The term «physical and virtual environments» reflects an ambition that some projects should address the use of a wide selection of input/output channels, including sensors, actuators, displays, tactile and audio feedback, etc.

Application deadline

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA: June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Requirement + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar education. The Bachelor degree must contain a specialization in Computer Science worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits. Application code: 9371 - Singular courses at master's level.

Objective of the course

Knowledge - The student

Has experience and insight into practical issues related to development of computer science-based solutions to problems encountered in real-world contexts
Has insight into cross-disciplinary communication and important elements needed to collaborate with health care services
Has insight into the integration of computer systems within existing technical and structural frameworks in the health care sector

Skills - The student

is able to apply knowledge of computing, mathematics, and health, in designing, developing, and analyzing solutions for assigned issues
is able to analyze a problem and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
is able to design and conduct functional- and performance experiments, and to analyze and interpret data.
is able to design, implement, and evaluate a complex computer-based system, process, component, or program that meet specified needs, works with general and/or specialized hardware components, and is realized within realistic requirements related to economy, environment, ethics, social issues, health, and safety.

Competence - The student

has an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
is able to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal
is able to communicate the work done and the results effectively

Language of instruction

The course is taught in English, course material will be in English, as will reports, presentations and discussions.

Teaching methods

Most teaching will be in the form of group-specific supervision by teaching assistant, faculty member and potentially a liaison. Lectures: 10 hours, Laboratory: 60 hours. The course is given every spring semester.

Date for examination

Portfolio hand in date 02.06.2023

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.