Emerging Technologies (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Upcoming machine learning technologies in working life
Current machine learning hype vs. current machine learning practices
Researching upcoming technologies and their usability in practice

Objective

The student knows how to find and process sources of information about new and emerging technologies. The student can critically assess the information of future technologies and list trustworthy sources of information. The student knows how to communicate new information in foreign language.

Content

- Emerging technologies and their impact on personal career
- Presentation and communication
- Critical thinking in selection of information sources
- Language

Location and time

According to Timetable

Materials

The general material of the course will be in the course's Moodle workspace. Additional material will be searched from the internet and AI as needed. It's also required to independently search for more information during the course.

Teaching methods

Company guest lectures
Research assignments
Group discussions
Seminar presentation

Employer connections

The main emphasis of research during the study unit will be in upcoming machine learning technologies in working life.

Company guest lectures will be organized during the study unit.

Exam schedules

The study unit will be graded based on research assignments, group discussions and a seminar presentation (including potential technological demonstrations).

International connections

The study unit will be in English.

Completion alternatives

Alternative ways to study the course can be inquired from the instructor.

Student workload

The study unit is 5 ECTS, which amounts to 135 hours of work in total (approximately). On average, your work will be distributed the following way:

- Lectures and workshops: 50 h
- Self-study and preparation: 45 h
- Seminar work and other related tasks: 40h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can list emerging technologies and has knowledge from which sources to search information from. The information sources have not been critically assessed.

The student can communicate information of emerging technologies using a narrow vocabulary and basic presentation tools and methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can list and elaborate on emerging technologies and critically review the information source.

The student can communicate information on emerging technologies utilising varying professional terms and concepts and the most appropriate presentation tools and methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can present emerging technologies and critically review the information source.

The student can communicate new information utilising rich language and novel presentation tools and methods.