Courses for Exchange Students (ECTS) 2018/2019
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Informatics, Introduction to Information Security, Second Cycle |
| Autumn week 36 (2018) - 40 (2018) | Appl.code: 21026 |
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Full-time, daytime class |
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ECTS credits: 7.5 |
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Level of education: Second Cycle (master level) |
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Level: A1N |
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Prerequisites: Informatics, Basic Course 30 Credits, 30 Credits at intermediate course level within Informatics and successful completion of at least 15 Credits at advanced course level within Informatics. Alternatively Business Administration, Basic Course, 30 Credits, Business Administration, Intermediate Course, 30 Credits and successful completion of at least 15 Credits at advanced course level within Business Administration. Alternatively 30 Credits within G1N in Computer Science and 45 Credits within G1F in Computer Science. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English 6" or "English B" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School. |
| Content: This course introduces the field of information security and the most important concepts, models and perspectives within this field. The main goal is to provide a conceptual and theoretical foundation within the field of information security which can then serve as a reference frame in the coming courses. During the course the students also gain a broad understanding of the field its importance and its development and learn about the most important international and national organisations and standardisation bodies within the field. Criteria for how to critically assess a written report are also introduced during this course. |
| Teaching Methods: The employeed teaching methods are anchored in flipped classroom and case-based learning. The flipped classroom means focusing on exploring topics in greater depth and creating meaningful learning opportunities in class time, while content delivery is made outside of the classroom. Case-based learning means that scenarios from real-world examples are used to as a point of departure for in class activities and assignments. In this course these theaching methods are implemented through online lectures, individual readings, seminars based on cases, and group assignments based on cases. |
| Course Coordinator: Ella Kolkowska |
| Course Syllabus: Autumn 2018 |
| School: Örebro University School of Business |