Curricula

Objectives

Software development is teamwork. In order to collaborate and work efficiently in software projects, appropriate tools are needed. This course aims at introducing you some tools designed for such purposes. After completing the course you are familiar with a set of tools and you are ready to start collaborating with your team members.

Course Competences
Business Compentece
Systems and methods in ICT
Internationalisation and communications competence
Learning and information management competence

You understand importance of collaboration in software projects. You know and are able to use different kind of tools designed for various collaborative tasks such as communication and task management, for example. You are able to assess suitable tools for your team in terms of requirements and licensing. You are familiar with tools related to version control, spefically Git and GitHub.

Content

Tools for communication
Tools for task management
Version Control Systems, Git and GitHub
Tools for specific purposes used in software projects

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course material written by the teacher as well as selected online resources.

Teaching methods

- Lectures / real-time excercises in auditorium
- Individual exercises
- Group exercises

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Approximately 54 hours.

Further information for students

Avoin amk 10 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You are familiar with the tools introduced in the course. You know how to use communication and task management tools to cooperate in teams. You understand version control concepts and you are able to perform common version control scenarios using Git. You are familiar with GitHub and understand different workflows.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills are required. You must be familiar with command line interface.