Development of Large Systems
2025/2026Danish title
Udvikling af store
systemer
Study programme
Software Development
Type of education
Full time education
Level of education
Bachelor (top-up)
Duration of the
subject/module
1 semester
Ects
10
Programme elements
Compulsory
Language
English
Start time
Spring
Location
Håndværkergården, København N
Subject number
9942251 / 4136-10343 / 4136-10331
/ 4136-10332 / 4136-10306 / 4136-10307
- Purpose and learning objectives
The subject element contains and deals with the development of large-scale IT systems, where scalability is a central and important characteristic. The focus is on how key systems development methods handle issues related to scalability and the development of large distributed systems, including design, implementation and maintenance. We work with concepts, techniques and technologies for continuous quality assurance and delivery of software-based systems.
KnowledgeThe student has knowledge of:
Skills
• issues related to the development of distributed and large-scale IT systems, and how disciplined and agile development methods prescribe how these issues are handled
• the advantages, disadvantages and costs of using a system for continuous quality assurance and delivery of IT systems
• criteria for the design of interfaces to subsystems
• configuration and error reporting systems dedicated to the development of large distributed systemsThe student can:
Competences
• apply principles for the division of a system into subsystems, including designing and specifying subsystem requirements
• apply virtualization in software development
• apply version control principles to the development of large distributed systems
• use a system for continuous quality assurance and delivery
• apply architectural patterns dedicated to the development of large distributed systemsThe student can:
• cooperate with major development organizations
• participate in globally distributed development
• customize development methods and processes related to development of large distributed systems - Type of instruction
Teaching in Software development is a dynamic, interactive process that focuses on active student participation. Teaching is based on relevant business practices and relates practice to theory. Issues from various types of business in the IT industry will be drawn upon. Students take responsibility for their own learning, and together with the teachers, they contribute constructively to the learning process.
Various teaching methods are employed to ensure optimum professional learning and personal development. The emphasis is on dialogues, discussions and project work.
The teaching is organised as a variation between class teaching, guest lecturing, company visits, group project work and individual work. The learning is most often problem-based and cross-disciplinary and always practise-oriented. In addition to learning the subject, the student will gain the competences to work individually and in collaboration with others.
The common aim of the activities is always to set clear intended learning objectives. - Subject/module requirement for
participation
Equipment needed to participate
Windows PC, Mac or Linux
- min 8 GB RAM (16 GB RAM preferably)
- 200 GB available disk space
- CPU with virtualisation hardware (usually available in most modern CPUs)
- 15,6” screen or bigger is recommended - Exam
The learning outcomes of the exam are identical with the learning outcomes of the subject(s)/modul(es)
Exam in one or more subjectsSubject/module is tested standaloneType of examCombined written and oral examinationThe exam is individual, but the students can work on their project report and product in groups.Formal requirementsNumber of stud Pages
2 Max 25
3 Max 30
4 Max 35Individual exam or group examIndividualExam languagesEnglishDurationPresentation - max 10 min.
Examination- max. 15 min.
Grading - 5 min.
Total - 30 min.Rules regarding exam aidsComputer is allowedAvailable exam aidsProjectorType of evaluation7-point grading scaleExaminersExternal censureExam criteriaA single grade is given based on a total assessment of the entire written product and the oral examination. - Preliminary literature list
This is a preliminary literature list. A final literature list will be provided in connection with study start.Course materials available to the students via Internet.
- Additional information
Some classes may take place online.
69
hours of teaching
205
hours of
preparation
The figure
shows the extent of workload related to the subject divided into
different study activities.
In the subject Development of Large Systems you will receive 69 hours of instruction, which corresponds to 92 lessons (1 lesson = 45 min.) and 25% of your total workload for the subject.
The teaching primarily consists of the following activities: internal lecturers, classroom teaching, Online teaching.
The preparation primarily consists of the following activities: reading the curriculum, reading your own notes, project work.
Read about KEAs Study Activity Model
*KEA can deviate from the number of hours if this is justified by special circumstances
In the subject Development of Large Systems you will receive 69 hours of instruction, which corresponds to 92 lessons (1 lesson = 45 min.) and 25% of your total workload for the subject.
The teaching primarily consists of the following activities: internal lecturers, classroom teaching, Online teaching.
The preparation primarily consists of the following activities: reading the curriculum, reading your own notes, project work.
Read about KEAs Study Activity Model
*KEA can deviate from the number of hours if this is justified by special circumstances