Basics of Digital Service (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the opportunities of digital services as part of the digitalisation of society
- explain the areas of software development and software development methods
- explain the software development processes and supporting automation solutions
- improve the quality of digital services by improving user experience, usability and accessibility

Location and time

Check timetable in Pakki.

Materials

All materials on Canvas platform and lecture slides.

Teaching methods

Campus based lectures including independent study and team work between the lectures.

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Employer connections

Website evaluation is done for partner companies.

Exam schedules

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm their participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of their absence to confirm their participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in their place.

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content scheduling

The modules in Canvas and also lectures of these themes:
0. Orientation
1. Digital Services as Part of Digitalization
2. Enhancing Digital Services Through Usability and Accessibility
3. Software Development Methods
4. Intelligent and Sustainable Software Development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.