Applied Infor­ma­tion Technology

In this course we will dive into the newest features of the latest Java versions. Learn how you can use lambda's and streams to minimize code. Use Parallel streams and threading pools to create multithreaded applications that can handle deadlock situations. Apply a persistence layer for flexibility by using the JPA API and create a visual appealing user interface. Within this course we ask you to proactively search for a new external library/technology of your choosing that you will have to show off to your fellow students.
 

In this course, you’ll design and build your own Android app from scratch. You’ll explore the Android ecosystem, create intuitive user interfaces, and develop features that work seamlessly across different devices.
Along the way, you’ll dive into key concepts like layouts, navigation, data handling, background processes, and performance—while applying best practices and design guidelines used in the industry.
Your work will be hands-on and project-based: you’ll be assessed on the app you develop, giving you a practical, portfolio-ready result by the end of the course.

Software is becoming increasingly important, both in the public and private sphere. However, is this software really that reliable? If the never-ending stream of data breaches is anything to go by, there is a serious mismatch between our trust and its trustworthiness.

The Software Security module instills awareness of secure software development challenges. Several protection measures are reviewed and put into practice.

The following topics are discussed:

• Threat modelling
• Cryptography
• Authentication
• TLS and HTTPS
• Web security
• Privacy
• Authorisation
• Secure REST APIs
• OAuth and OpenID Connect

In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of ethical hacking and penetration testing. You’ll learn to analyze ICT systems from an attacker’s perspective to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security.
Key topics include network and security basics, virtualization, and the different stages of a penetration test—from reconnaissance and scanning to exploitation.
You’ll also assess the impact of security risks and learn how to propose effective, ethical solutions within a professional framework.

Students are required to not only read up on new advances in the IT field, but also to attend a number of (virtual) keynotes. A real-life company visit then enables student groups to engage with a business professional and compare notes. Additionally, this course hones all the required business communication skills and grammatical topics, enabling students to condense the aforementioned research into a clear and concise business report. Additionally, this course hones all the required business communication skills and grammatical topics, enabling students to condense the aforementioned research into a clear and concise business report. Students practice their text comprehension skills by listening to texts, reflecting on them and reacting to them in writing.

Usability is a key factor in the success of digital applications. In this course, you will learn how to design ICT systems that are efficient, effective, and easy to use, based on user-centered design principles.

Through hands-on workshops, you will actively apply concepts in class, from analysing users and tasks to creating and refining interface designs. A key part of the course is conducting your own usability study, where you evaluate and improve an interface using methods such as usability testing and expert reviews.

By the end of the course, you will have gained practical skills to design and assess user-friendly systems in a structured and research-driven way.

This elective focuses on developing mobile applications for iPhone and iPad. You’ll start with the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in Swift and quickly move into building user interfaces with SwiftUI’s modern, declarative approach.
You’ll design interactive apps, work with data, and explore key concepts like design patterns, event handling, and data storage. Along the way, you’ll integrate Apple frameworks and apply the iOS Human Interface Guidelines to create intuitive user experiences.
The course also introduces you to emerging technologies, including Apple Vision Pro, giving you a glimpse into the future of Apple’s ecosystem.