ICT & Software Engineering: Intermediate

During this semester you will participate in two modules:

1. The individual track software (ITS)

2. The group project software (GPS)

The emphasis of this semester is on creating a full stack (both front and back-end) application, the quality of which has been validated by means of tests and other methods using Agile methodology. Both these modules are intergrated in the same Canvas course.

In the group project you will work as a group to create an assignment for a Partner in Education. This partner will also play the role of Product owner in this project. The group will work in an iterative way, using the Agile Scrum methodology. Sprints will be 3 weeks long and the project will last the entire semester. Focus is on product quality and Professional skills. The assignment can differ both in technical skills and approach to that which you know and learn in the Individual track, so a pro-active attitude, good communication skills with fellow students and stakeholders and an investigative mindset is required to successfully complete the project goals.

The Individual track is largely made up of the Authentic task. This is a large semester spanning assignment where you create your own full stack application, complete with front end, back end, testing, and continuous integration & deployment. You will be able to learn these topics during the Individual track in a set order.

1. The Topic is explained by a teacher during a Lecture or Workshop.

2. Teacher gives a demo (when applicable) about the Topic.

3. You do small exercises about the Topic with the help of the Teacher and/or classmates.

4. You do larger and more complicated exercises by yourself during (guided) self-study time.

5. You actively ask and receive feedback on your exercises during guided self-study time.

6. You apply the knowledge gained about the Topic in your Authentic task.

Every week one or two new Topics will be discussed.

Some coursework is graded with "Pass" ["Voldaan = V “] or "Fail" ["Niet Voldaan = o”]. Most exams are graded with round marks ranging from 1 to 10, with mark 6 needed to pass.

The following table gives round Dutch marks, the percentage of successful students achieving these marks, the equivalent ECTS grades and their definition:

* 5.5 and above are also sufficient.

- VR = exemption (no grade given)
- V = sufficient = 7
- G = good = 8
- O = not sufficient/fail