A real-world Case Study in Information Technology for Undergraduate Students

Nicolaas Sikkel, Antonius A.M. Spil, R.L.W. van de Weg

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    Abstract

    Real-world case studies are important to complement the academic skills and knowledge acquired by computer science students. In this paper we relate our experiences with a course specifically designed to address this issue. The problem to be addressed is the replacement of a Hospital Information System (HIS) in a large regional hospital. The case mimics as close as possible the project as it really took place. The objectives of the course are threefold: to train management and communication skills, to integrate and apply knowledge gained at different previous courses, and to learn by experience the difference between a real-world problem and a textbook problem. Students’ evaluations show that the objectives of the course are met and that it is regarded as very useful. We found that the three objectives mutually reinforce each other, which is a decisive factor for the success of the course.
    Original languageUndefined
    Pages (from-to)117-123
    Number of pages7
    JournalThe Journal of systems and software
    Volume49
    Issue number2-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 1999

    Keywords

    • SCS-Services
    • METIS-118699
    • EWI-10580
    • IR-61818

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