RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master Professional Study Programme Riga 2007
2 Contents 1. Introduction...... 3 1.1. Objective of the Study Programme...... 3 1.2. Tasks and Expected Results...... 3 3. Description of the Study Programme...... 4 4. Knowledge and skills evaluation system...... 5 5. Practical Implementation of the Study Programme...... 6 5.1. Internship...... 7 5.2. Elaboration and Defence of the Master Thesis...... 7 6. Evaluation of the Study Programme with Respect to Professional Requirements...... 7 6.1. Conformance to the Professional Education Standard...... 7 6.2. Survey of Employers...... 10 7. Students...... 11 7.3. Number of Graduates...... 11 7.4. Students Questioner and its Analysis...... 11 7.5. Participation of Students in Improvement of the Study Programme...... 11 8. Faculty involved in the Programme Realization...... 12 8.1. Number of Faculty Members...... 12 8.2. Qualification of Faculty Members...... 12 8.3. Faculty Development...... 13 9. Funding and Infrastructure...... 14 9.1. Funding Sources...... 14 9.2. Infrastructure...... 15 10. Collaboration with Partners...... 15 10.1. Collaboration with Employers...... 15 10.2. Collaboration with Other Universities...... 16 10.3. Faculty Foreign Exchange Activities...... 16 10.4. Guest Lecturers...... 17 11. Development Plan of the Programme...... 17 11.1. SWOT Analysis...... 17 11.2. Financial Resources...... 18 11.3. Development of Technical Resources...... 18 11.4. Faculty...... 19 11.5. Students...... 19 11.6. Collaboration with Alumni and Employers...... 19 11.7. Study Process...... 20 Summary...... 20 Appendix...... 21 Appendix 1. Statement on Academic Personnel...... 22 Appendix 1. Statement on Academic Personnel...... 22 Appendix 2. Faculty Curriculum Vitae...... 23 Appendix 3. Description of the Study Courses...... 63 Appendix 4. Sample Diploma and its Appendix...... 82 Appendix 5. Schedule of the study programme “Information Technology” and responsible faculty...... 86 Appendix 6. Faculty of the study programme “Information Technology”...... 88 Appendix 7. Additional documents of the study programme “Information Technology”...... 89
3 1. Introduction
1.1. Objective of the Study Programme Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia Nr. 481 issued on November 20, 2001 define the Standard of the Second Level Professional higher education. The accredited second level profession higher education study programme (455252) has been restructured according to these regulations. As the result, the Professional master level study programme Nr. 4648100 has been developed and licensed on May 9, 2005 (the license Nr. 04051-58). The objective of the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” is to prepare specialists required in the information technology labour market with emphasis on providing knowledge in information technology project management, and information systems analysis, design, implementation and roll-out. The programme is developed in way to be flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes in the information technology industry. Therefore, this programme ensures preparation of professionals able to follow evolution of information technology solutions un to successfully manage projects of development, implementation, maintenance and restructuring of information technology solutions. 1.2. Tasks and Expected Results The Masters professional study programme provides knowledge necessary in development of complex information technology projects with emphasis on knowledge and skills needed for project management. This knowledge is obtained in lectures, laboratory works, individual studies, internship and developing the master thesis with the engineering project part. The main task of the study programme in information technology is to provide theoretical knowledge and professional skills in areas of: programming languages, algorithms and software development technologies; data processing and analysis, data base design and administration, information systems design, development and maintenance; computer networking technologies, networks design, security and administration; implementation and maintenance of advanced information technology solutions in different types of organizations and enterprises; planning, development, management, control, roll-out and maintenance of information technology projects; project scheduling, estimation and risk management. The study process also enables: developing problem-solving, team work and project management skills; learning information technology professional standards and regulations; studying key courses in humanities, social sciences, human resources management and economy.
2. Structure of the Study Programme
4 The academic and professional study programmes in “Information technology” are harmonized in a way to allow students holding the academic Bachelor degree to obtain the highest professional qualification as well as to enable holders of the professional Bachelor degree obtained in similar study programmes to obtain the professional Masters degree and to continue studies at the doctoral studies. The programme size is defined in credit points (CP). According to Riga Technical University’s requirements one academic year is 40 CP. One CP corresponds to 16 contact hours in auditoriums and laboratories. The direct contact time makes up 40% of the total studies time. The Master professional study programme “Information Technology” is two and the half years long and the total size is 100 CP. Students obtain the Masters of Engineering Sciences Degree in Information technology and Project Manager’s professional qualification, which adheres to the fifth qualification level. The entry pre-condition for students to be considered for admission to the Master professional study programme “Information technology” is the Bachelor Degree in Computer Control and Computer Science or a comparable Bachelor degree. Oversight of the Programme Realization The various forms of the programme realization oversight include: discussion of organization and implementation process of studies at the meeting at the department level and at the Board of the Institute of Information Technology; regular control of studying process in lectures and practical exercises; regular discussion with students on quality of the studies; evaluation of academic achievements at the department and institute level; evaluation of results of internship jointly with employers and collaboration partners; regular self-evaluation and analysis of the self-evaluation results; discussion of the programme and its realization process with employers in order to identify necessary corrections in the programme. In the case of successful completion of the study programme, students obtain the Masters Professional degree in Information Technology and the highest professional qualification “Information technology project manager” as defined by the professional standard Nr. PS 0170. This standard implies that project manager will be able to organize and control projects of development, roll-out and maintenance of information technology resources, and information technology consulting as well as projects of information systems auditing in compliance with professional standards and quality requirements with regards to customer requirements satisfaction”.
3. Description of the Study Programme
The Masters Professional Study Programme “Information Technology” is developed according to the Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia Nr. 481 issued on November 20, 2001 and the Study Regulations of the Riga Technical University. Nominal Length and Size of the Studies The length of Masters Professional Study Programme is 2.5 years and the programme size is 100 CP for full time studies.
5 Each study year is divided in two semesters, and the length of each semester is 16 weeks. Admission Requirements The admission precondition is a Bachelor degree in Computer Control and Computer Science or the comparable grade (pending to meeting entry requirements). Location of the Programme Realization The Master Professional Study Programme “Information Technology” is being realized at premises of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology of the Riga Technical University located in Meža 1/3 and Meža 1/4, Riga. The programme office is located in Meža 1/3-400. The programme director is Prof., Dr. sc. ing. Ģirts Vulfs.
Groups of Courses 1. Mandatory Courses 18 % 1.1. Theory and practice in the field of specialization 13 CP 1.2. Research, design and management 5 CP 2. Elective Courses 24 % 2.1. Specialization courses 20 CP 2.2. Pedagogy, psychology and economics courses 4 CP 3. Internship 32 % 4. Master thesis (with engineering project part) 26 % Total 100 CP
During the Masters professional studies, students attain knowledge, skills and professional competencies corresponding to the highest level professional qualification in information technology. These competencies provide capabilities to organize and control projects of development, roll-out and maintenance of information technology resources, and information technology consulting as well as projects of information systems auditing in compliance with professional standards and quality requirements, as well as to conduct research work in the information technology area.
4. Knowledge and skills evaluation system
The evaluation system complies to the requirements of Latvian standards:
positive results are summed;
the completion of each course must be evaluated;
requirements for passing the test are explained in the first lecture and are available at the course website;
different testing procedures are used including course works, individual home works, presentations at seminars, tests, written exams, defence of course works and finally the defence of Master thesis with the engineering project part.
6 Examination questions cover all areas of the professional qualification requirements. All exams in the Master profession study programme are given in the written form according to the Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Latvia Nr. 481 and un the regulations on “Regulations on taking exams in bachelor, engineering and master study programmes”. The qualitative appraisal of knowledge is given on the scale 1 to 10 or passed/no passed. The quantitative appraisal is given in CP. The number of CP awarded is specified in the study programme for each course separately. Course-works are graded on the scale 1 to 10, and these are publicly defended to confirm obtained knowledge. In addition to the final tests, intermediate tests are carried out during the semester. These include intermediate exams, seminars, individual assignments and other tests specified in the course syllabus. The internship is evaluated on the scale passed/not passed. The grading is done on the basis of the submitted internship report, employer’s reference and internship defence results. In order to obtain the Masters Professional Degree and the highest professional qualification, students must complete the whole study programme, and develop and defend the Master thesis with the engineering project part in front of the State Examination Commission. The Master thesis is graded by the thesis advisor, reviewer and the State Examination Commission.
5. Practical Implementation of the Study Programme
Masters professional study programme “Information Technology” is carried out by the Institute of Information Technology of Riga Technical University in cooperation with faculty from departments of Applied Computer Sciences (led by Prof. U. Sukovskis) and System Theory and Design (led by Prof. J. Grundspenkis) of the Institute of Applied Computer Systems of the Riga Technical University. Courses in economics, psychology and pedagogy are thought on behalf with the Faculty of Engineering Economy and the Institute of Humanities of the Riga Technical University. The Institute of Information Technology consists of: Department of Management Information Technology (head of dep. Prof. Ģ.Vulfs); Department of Modelling and Simulation (head of dept. Prof. J.Merkuryev); The main teaching methods used at the Institute of Information Technology include lectures, laboratories, seminars and others (e.g., course works, individual assignments, tests). The faculty members give lectures and lead Master thesis and project works, while assistants lead laboratory works in computer laboratories. In each course, students must complete scheduled tests, elaborate individual home works and course works. In order to be admitted to the final exam, students must fulfil all requirements during the semester. Examination results are fixed in test book and examination sheets. Each student must complete all mandatory courses and must complete selected elective courses, as well as the internship and the Master thesis with the engineering project part. The course works, internship and the Master thesis are the part of the study process in order to provide practical knowledge in developing information technology solutions.
7 Besides mandatory and elective specialization courses, students also study courses in economics, pedagogy, psychology and humanities (Appendix 3). Students have free access to computer laboratories of the Institute of Information Technology and the Computing Centre of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. Students are being involved in scientific and applied projects carried out at the departments of the institute. That enhances their skills in working with reference sources and ability to work in teams. Students have opportunities to participate in the Scientific Conferences of Riga Technical University and publish articles in the Riga Technical University scientific Proceedings. 5.1. Internship The internship hosts are selected by students or suggested by the internship advisor. They are approved by the order of the director of the Institute of Information Technology. The Institute of Information Technology and the hosting institution sign an agreement defining obligations and responsibilities of parties involved. The internship is carried out according the internship regulations, which define general and specific objectives, and tasks of the internship as well as results reporting requirements and internship evaluation order. The internship report is presented by students at the meeting of internship evaluation committee approved by the Institute of Information Technology. The internship is evaluated on the scale passed/not passed. The grade is given by the internship evaluation committee on the basis of reference from the internship advisor, content and format of the internship report and results of the internship report defence. 5.2. Elaboration and Defence of the Master Thesis The defence of the Mater thesis is the final step to obtain Masters degree and professional qualification after completing the study programme and the internship. The Master thesis includes both research and engineering design sections. The subject of the Master thesis is chosen during the internship and is agreed upon with the head of department. The subject and the thesis’s advisor are subsequently approved by the Board of the Institute of Information Technology. The Master theses are publicly defended in front of the State examination commission. According to the Riga Technical University Regulations on State examination commission issues on April 28, 2003, the State examination commission involves at least 5 members out of which at least 50% represent employers. The commission is led by a chairman recommended by the Professional Education Board of the Information technology, telecommunications and electronics sector. The commission is approved by the rector of the Riga Technical University. Defenders are evaluated and the decision on granting the professional qualification is made according to the regulations mentioned above.
6. Evaluation of the Study Programme with Respect to Professional Requirements
6.1. Conformance to the Professional Education Standard The Master professional study programme “Information Technology” is developed according to the requirements of the professional standard PS 0170 „Information technology project manager” (http://www.izmpic.gov.lv/index2.html).
8 The profession standard is approved by the Order Nr. 187 of the Ministry of ion April 30, 2003. The professional standard defines knowledge packages required to attain the professional qualification. The study programme considers succession for the Bachelor studies to the Master studies, and some of the course can be taken already during the Bachelor studies. The quantitative comparison of the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” with the official requirements stated by the Regulations Nr. 481 of the Cabinet of Misters of the Republic of Latvia is given in Table 1. This table shows that the programme confirms to the quantitative requirements in each position. Table 1 Comparison of the size of the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” relatively to the requirements
Masters professional Requirements according study programme to the Regulations Nr. Course “Information 481 of the Cabinet of Technology” Ministers Total size 100 CP ≥ 40 CP Mandatory courses on latest 18 CP ≥ 7 CP achievements in theory and practice Mandatory courses on research, 20 CP ≥ 5 CP innovation, design and management Pedagogy and psychology courses 4 CP ≥ 2 CP
Internship 32 CP ≥ 6 CP State examination (master thesis 26 CP ≥ 20 CP with engineering project part) The size of the Masters professional study programme “Information Technology” corresponds to requirements of the Riga Technical University stated in the Senate Order from March 26, 2001 “On higher professional education bachelor and master study programmes”. These requirements state that the minimum size of the Master studies in 80 CP including at least 20 CP for the Master thesis, which include both research and engineering design sections. The content of the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” corresponds to the profession standard PS 0170 „Information technology project manager”. This profession standard is approved by the Order Nr. 187 of Ministry of Education and Science issued on April 30, 2003. The study programme is developed by assuming that specialists initially need comprehensive education in the area of information technology, and this knowledge supplemented by project management knowledge and skills would allow working in different areas of information technology and to perform project management duties. There is the relationship between studies at the bachelor level and the master level, and students have option to take some of the necessary courses already during the bachelor studies.
9 Mapping Between Courses and Knowledge Packages The mapping between the knowledge packages defined in the standard and courses included in the study programme is shown in the following diagram. Courses are denoted by shaded boxes, abbreviation MO denotes that the course in mandatory during the master studies, MI denotes that the course is elective in the master studies, and BO and BI denote that courses are thought at the bachelor level. Human Management Risk Project Risk resources Sociology (BI) Management Management (MO) management
Project Project Resource Management Management (BI) Planning
Workload IT Project Presentation estimation Management (MO) Art
Software Software Introduction in Architecture Engineering (MO) Rhetoric Communications (BO,MI)
Software Engineering Interviewing System Analysis Methods and Design (MO)
IT Standards
Process Operations Modelling Management (MI) Design Laboratory Terminology (MO) Management Management Information Information Systems and Systems Networks (MO)
Computer Computer Information Information Networks Networks (BO) Systems Systems Security Security (MI)
Office Introduction in Information Computer Science Systems (BO)
10 Database Database Programming Object-Oriented Management Management Languages Programming (BO) Systems Systems (BO)
Programming Large Databases Languages (BO) (BO)
Visual Programming (MI)
WEB Programming (MI)
Organizational Psychology Psychology (BI)
Accounting
Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Accounting (BI) ship (BI, MI)
Record Keeping
The diagram shows that the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” provides knowledge required according to the profession standard PS 0170 „Information technology project manager”. 6.2. Survey of Employers The Master professional study programme “Information Technology” was presented in the meeting at „Microsoft Latvia” with its partners, and positive response was received. Faculty members regularly communicate with employers in order to keep up with requirements in the labour market. Several faculty members are members of the Latvian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications, which is the largest professional body in Latvia. Representatives from employers are involved in the State examination commission and have rights to judge in grating professional qualification. A comprehensive survey of employers will be carried out after the first graduation in 2008.
11 7. Students
488 students are involved in the study programme “Information Technology” in 2006/2007 study year counting both academic and professional study programmes. The number of students in the Master professional study programme “Information technology” is given in Table 2. Table 2 Number of Students
Study year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Total 2005/2006 26 - - 26 2006/2007 44 19 - 63 The number of newly matriculated first year students according to the study year is given in Table 3. Table 3 Number of newly Matriculated First Year Students
Study programme 2005/2006 2006/2007 Master professional study programme 26 44 “Information Technology” In the future, the expected number of students in the Master professional study programme “Information Technology” is 100. 7.3. Number of Graduates Currently, there are no graduates in the Master Professional Study Programme “Information Technology”. The first students will complete the studies in 2008. 7.4. Students Questioner and its Analysis Surveys of students are organized on the regular basis and in the professional study programme it was organized for the first time in May 2006. The questioner was filled out by students of the professional study programme. Students’ response on the quality of the study programme generally is positive. Units of the Institute of Information Technology analyze the survey results to improve courses content and teaching methods. 7.5. Participation of Students in Improvement of the Study Programme Students are actively involved in improvement of the study process and the content of courses. In order to improve the study process, there are regular consultation and surveys of students. Students mainly have suggestions concerning the content of the study programme, scheduling of courses and availability of professional software and increasing share of practical exercises The issue of availability of professional software is addressed by cooperating with large software companies such as Microsoft, IBM and Oracle in the framework of their university partnership programmes. All companies mentioned provide academic licences of their development tools and business solutions. Accessibility of studies materials is being improved by providing e-learning capabilities. Web sites are available for each course. These sites provide course handouts, news, examination results and functionality to submit home works.
12 Students can express their suggestions directly to lecturer or heads and departments and the programme director, as well as through their representatives in the Board of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology.
8. Faculty involved in the Programme Realization
8.1. Number of Faculty Members The Master profession study programme „Information Technology” is mainly carried out by the faculty of the Institute of Information Technology: Two Professors, Dr. hab. sc. ing. - J.Merkuryev, A.Borisovs Two Professors, Dr. sc. ing. - G.Merkuryeva, Ģ.Vulfs Two Associated Professors, Dr. sc. ing. - J.Grabis, L.Aleksejeva One Docents, Dr. sc. teh. - J.Stirna One Docents, Dr. sc. math. - V.Minkēviča Two assistents, Msc. ing. - J.Kampars, M.Bonders Faculty members from other institutions are involved in the programme are: Two associated professors J.Eiduks and O.Ņikiforova from the Institute of Applied Computer Systems Docents J.Reiters and L.Vasiļjeva from the Faculty of Engineering Economics Faculty members Assoc. Prof. A.Lanka, Doc. A.Šteinberga, Doc. Z.Lejniece, Doc. V.Kuņickis of the Institute of Humanities. Three adjunct professors from the industry are also involved in the study process: Assoc. Profesor, Dr.sc.ing. Egīls Ginters (SIA „Latviešu intelektuālās sistēmas”); Docent, Dr.sc.ing. Jans Šlihte (the Ministry of Finance, Head of the Informatics department; Docent, Dr.sc.ing. Artis Teilāns (AS „Dati”, leading analyst and programmer). All adjunct faculty members from the industry have the doctoral degree. CV of faculty members are given in Appendix 2. 8.2. Qualification of Faculty Members Qualification of faculty and staff is sufficient to lecture for the Master professional study programme and to prepare information technology and project management professionals. Professor Yuri Merkuryev was elected the corresponding member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences in 2005. Professor Yuri Merkuryev received the SIA Lattelekom, Latvian Academy of Sciences and Latvian Educational Foundation Award for his works on “Development and utilization of methods and tools for simulation and modelling of logistical systems” in 2005. Dr. sc. ing. Galina Merkuryeva defended the doctoral dissertation and obtained Dr. sc. teh. Degree from the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2003. Professors J.Merkuryev and G.Merkuryeva have acted as guess lecturer at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) on “Supply Chain Dynamics” and conducted intensive
13 training sessions at the Free University of Barcelona (Spain) on “Simulation-Based Analysis and Metamodelling of Supply Chains” in April of 2006 and February of 2006, respectively. Prof. Ģ.Vulfs participated in the ERASMUS project 69077-IC-1-1999-1-LT ERASMUS CDA-2 MOCURIS - “Modern Curriculum of Information Systems at Master Level”. Prof. J.Merkuryev is a coordinator of the SOCRATES project 213871-CP-1-2001- BG-ERASMUS ECET -“European Computing Education and Training Thematic Network”. The faculty is actively involved in the research work. The institute has five scientific projects funded by the Latvian Council of Science and two project funded by the European Union in the 6th Framework Programme. The faculty and staff publish numerous scientific publications each year and participate in international scientific conferences (list of publications and other activities can be found in Curriculum Vitae of the faculty members given in Appendix 2). The Institute of Information Technology have organized five international scientific conferences, the faculty members are regularly included in organization and programme committees of international conferences and seminars. The faculty members also are actively involved in other international activities. Professor J.Merkuryev is a member of The Society for Modeling and Simulation International and a board member of its European Section. He is also the president of Latvian Simulation and Modelling Society and a board member of the Latvian Transport Development and Education Association. He has been the programme committee chair at the conference "The International Workshop “Harbour, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, HMS 2005 (Marssille, France, October 20-22, 2005) and the section chair of the section Discrete Event Modelling and Simulation in Production, Logistics and Transport (Bonn, Germany) at the conference „Modelling Methodologies and Simulation Key Technologies in Academia and Industry” ECMS in 2006. Prof. A. Borisovs has been a programme committee member at the following international conferences: MENDEL 2005, 11th International Conference on Soft Computing, Brno, Czech Republic, June 15-17, 2005; International Conference on Operational Research “Simulation and Optimisation in Business and Industry”, May 17-20, 2006, Tallinn, Estonia. He is also a member of the editorial board of the scientific journal “FUZZY SYSTEMS AND SOFT COMPUTING”. Assoc. Prof. J. Grabis is a member of the Latvian Society of Simulation and Modelling, former member of Decision Sciences Institute (USA) and Society of Modeling and Simulation International. He also has been a member of the programme committee at The 2003 International Business Information Management Conference, Cairo, Egypt, December 16 – 18, 2003 and The 2006 International Business Information Management Conference, Brescia, Italy, December 7-9, 2006, as well a member of the organization committee of The 16th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), Riga, June 7-11, 2004. He has acted as a project expert for the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia in 2006 to evaluate European Structural Funds projects. 8.3. Faculty Development Main source of new faculty members is graduates of the doctoral programme in “Information Technology”. The latest graduates to enter the faculty ranks are A. Teilans (1999), J. Grabis (2001), J.Stirna (2001), R. Grekovs (2003) and A.Takahaši (2004). Currently, a number of doctoral students are involved in study process. The doctoral student advisors are Prof. J.Merkuryev (2 students), Prof. A.Borisovs (6), Prof. G.Merkuryeva (4), Prof. G. Vulfs, Assoc. prof. L.Aleksejeva (2), Assoc. prof. J.Grabis (1).
14 Vladislavs Minkevičs (advisor Prof.Ģ.Vulfs) and Jūlija Petuhova (advisor Prof. J.Merkuryev) are scheduled to defend their doctoral thesis. The Master studies graduates in 2006 Jānis Kampars, Mārtiņš Bonders and Sergejs Parshutins continue working at the Institute of Information Technology as assistants. All doctoral students at the Institute of Information Technology are involved in the study process to some extent what includes advising projects works, tutoring practical exercises and reviewing Bachelor thesis. The current focus on development of higher education at the state level has allowed to attract new specialists to the study and research process.
9. Funding and Infrastructure
9.1. Funding Sources The main funding sources of the “Information Technology” study programmes (including both academic and professional) are: The master professional study programme “Information Technology” is funded by the state. The funding in year 2006 is Ls 1412,00 for one student in professional studies. Funding from the State Budged for the Institute of Information Technology in study year 2006/2007 is Ls 547 538,25 including Ls 432 399, 40 for salaries. Additional funding is provided in the framework of the European Social fund project “Restructuring and integration in the European educational system of the RTU study programme in Information Technology” (01.10.2005 – 30.09.2008). The project total cost is Ls 187 464.00. Project „ Galileo – a Constellation to Beacon the Way in the Baltics” in the framework of the Phare 2002 programme „ Cross Border Co-operation Programme in the Baltic Sea” (February - November, 2005). The project total funding is EUR 46 436.32. In cooperation with the Institute of Applied Computer Systems, the faculty members participate in projects funded by the European Social Fund “RTU academic Bachelor study programme “Computer Systems” computer science foundation improvement” and „RTU academic programme “Computer Science”” (project manager Prof. J.Grundspeņķis) (02.01.2006 –15.08.2008). Ls 25 194.66 have been assigned to development of the infrastructure from both the institute’s budged and the European Union Structural Funds in 2006. In the framework of the IZM-RTU programme “Development of research at universities”, he faculty members of the Institute of Information Technology have received support for research projects with involvement of students in 2006: Project „Artificial intelligence in forecasting and control”, project leader Prof. A. Borisovs, total funding Ls 18210. Project „Integration of global positioning technologies in the enterprise information system and their application for solving transportation planning problems in Latvia”, project leader Assoc. Prof. J. Grabis, total funding Ls 19850. The projects funded by the Latvian Board of Sciences in 2006 are: Grant Nr. 04.1353 "Associative models and algorithms of information processing”, project leader Prof. Ģ.Vulfs, total funding is Ls 3284.
15 Grant Nr. 05.1643 “Application of systems modelling methods in automated generation of analytical models”, project leader Assoc. Prof. J.Grabis, total funding is Ls 2450. Grant Nr. 05.1653 "Development Simulation modelling based training methodology and its application in logistics by means of case studies and management games”, project leader Prof. J.Merkuryev, total funding is Ls 5408. Grant Nr. 05.1639 “Intellectual computer technology for imperfectly formalized decision-making problems”, project leader Prof. A.Borisovs, total funding is Ls 5535. The funding is sufficient to ensure realization of the Masters professional study programme “Information Technology” at the high level. 9.2. Infrastructure Infrastructure and technical resources of the Riga Technical University are used to implement the programme: Classrooms, laboratories, faculty and staff offices (total size 1500 m2 located in Meža 1/3 and 1/4); Computer laboratories with Internet access and professional software; Technical resources including video projectors, copying and printing machines; E-learning systems „Moodle” and „Black Board”; The Scientific library of the Riga Technical University Other Latvian scientific libraries through the interlibrary loan system. The implementation of the programme is also supported by collaboration with industrial partners in the form of educational software licences (e.g., business software licences are provided by „Microsoft Business Solutions Baltic”). Considerable support in improving infrastructure and technical resources is provided by the European Structural funds.
10. Collaboration with Partners
10.1. Collaboration with Employers Collaboration with industrial partners is an essential part of the Masters professional study programme “Information Technology”. During the programme development stage, the programme draft was presented in seminar at the Microsoft Latvia. Microsoft Latvia also provided a complete installation of the enterprise resource planning system Microsoft Axapta, which is used in the study process in several courses. The Microsoft’s partner company Aston Baltic provided assistance in installing the system. It also provided assistance in training the staff members in working with the system and its internal programming language. The internship organization agreements are signed with leading Latvian information technology companies such as SIA “Komerccentrs DATI grupa”; SIA “Baltic Data”; SIA “ELVA-1”; SIA “ Lursoft IT”; SIA “Microlink Latvia”; SIA “Rīgas informācijas tehnoloģijas institūts” and others. Besides that students also work at such enterprises and organizations as SIA Baltic Technology Group, SIA "ABC Software", SIA Consillieri, SIA Baltijas Informācijas Tehnoloģijas, LR Interior Ministry, SIA „Transcom WorldWide Latvia”, "Beauchamp Financial Technology (Europe)", and others.
16 Students also have internship abroad, mainly in Germany, aided by the Riga Technical University Foreign Studies Department. Development of the study programme is also steered by the Sector Programme Commission and the Sector Methodological Commission. These commissions involve leading specialists in the Information Technology representing employers and evaluate the programme structure and content. More than half of members of the examination committee represent employers. 10.2. Collaboration with Other Universities The institute collaborates with several universities and other parts of the World in the form of guess lectures, joint projects and other activities. There are also several partners with whom the institute have long-term collaboration. The main long-term collaboration partners are the University of Ghent (Belgium) and the University of Karlsrue (Germany). Together with these partners the European Union educational programme TEMPUS project Nr. S-JEP_ 11064-96 was carried out. It allowed Riga Technical University to use experience of the leading European universities in educating information technology specialists. The faculty and the staff of the institute had opportunity to improve their professional experience and to prepare new courses. Docent Jānis Stirna teaches related courses both at the Riga Technical University and the Royal Technological Institute (Sweden). The University of Linkoping is also one the long-term partners, especially, in relation to the CONSA networking activities. Prof. Birger Rapp (University of Linkoping) also participated in the seminar on improving the “Information Technology” study programmes in the framework of the European Social Fund project in November, 2005. Jānis Grabis collaborates with the University of Michigan and the Royal Technological Institute (Sweden) in implementation of e-learning systems. In Latvia, the Institute collaborates with the University of Latvia, the University of Agriculture and the Rezekne High School, where Prof. Ģirts Vulfs teaches Systems Analysis and Project Management. 10.3. Faculty Foreign Exchange Activities Several faculty members of the Institute of Information Technology have experience of working in foreign universities. Professors J.Merkuryev and G.Merkuryeva have been guess lecturing on “Supply Chain Dynamics” at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) in April of 2006 and have given intensive courses in “Simulation-Based Analysis and Metamodelling of Supply Chains” at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in February 2006. Assoc. Prof. J.Grabis has been a research associate at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn (USA) from 2001 to 2003. Docent Jānis Stirna teaches courses in Communication System Analysis and Modelling, Object-oriented Systems Analysis and design, Knowledge Management and Enterprise Modeling at the University of Stockholm Faculty of the Institute of Information Technology also have participated in other professional training activities:
17 Prof. J.Merkuryev, Prof. Ģ.Vulfs, Prof.G.Merkuryeva at the University of Ghent (Belgium); Prof. J.Merkuryev, Prof. Ģ.Vulfs, Prof.G.Merkuryeva, Doc. V.Minkēviča at the University of Karlsrue (Germany); Asoc.prof. J.Grabis at the University of Michigan-Dearborn (USA); Prof. J.Merkuryev, Prof.G.Merkuryeva at the University of Genoa (Italy); Asoc. prof. J. Grabis at the University of Uppsala (Sweden). 10.4. Guest Lecturers The Institute of Information Technology regularly invites representatives from information technology companies and foreign university as guess lecturers in the Bachelor and Master study programmes. Guess lecturers from foreign universities including University of Ghent Belgium), University of Karlsrue (Germany), University of Genoa (Italy) and Royal Technological Institute (Sweden) give lectures in the from of separate presentations, as well as intensive multiple days training sessions.
11. Development Plan of the Programme
The average number of students beginning studies at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology annually is 350. After the second course, about 90 to 120 continue their studies in the Information technology study programme. Currently, this is the optimal number of students to ensure initial knowledge background and quality of studies. Information technology is dynamically changing industry, and the study programme needs to be continuously updated and adjusted to represented current trends and developments. These improvements are made by consulting with students and employer. The study programme is popular among students, and graduates do not have problems fining appropriate occupation in Latvia, as well as worldwide. 11.1. SWOT Analysis The current state of the professional study programme is summarized according to the results of self-evaluation. It is shown in Table 4. The main conclusion drawn from this summary is that the study programme is capable of educating high level professionals in information technology and has good development perspectives.
Table 4 SWOT analysis of the study programme “Information Technology”
Strengths Weaknesses Qualified faculty; involvement of new faculty Active research work; members; Active participation in students often work in parallel to international projects; professional studies; International collaboration in the study process; information technology is popular
18 among potential students; high demand for specialists at the labour market; established collaboration with employers; Opportunities Risks Increasing the number of students Demand for information technology involved in “Information specialists is high, large number of Technology” study programme; students stretches teaching capacity deepening and widening limits and early entry of students in collaboration with employers; the labour markets reduces teaching quality and creates perception of increasing the number of students lower educational quality standards involved in international exchange at the university; programmes; demographic trends and wider involving leading specialists from opportunities for studying abroad the industry in the study process; might result in lower number and implementing novel technologies quality of potential students. in the study process; improving the programme content to represent latest development in the field of information technology.
11.2. Financial Resources The Latvian government and the Ministry of Education Sciences provide funding necessary for training highly qualified specialist in engineering and support future development projects. The substantial financial contribution is provided through projects funded by the European Union. The faculty and staff of the institute are responsible for effective use of the attracted resources. 11.3. Development of Technical Resources In order to renew the technical resources on the regular basis, the following steps are considered: participation in local and international educational projects; collaboration with industrial partners, especially, in proving access to educational software licences; providing services to information technology companies in adoption of latest technologies.
11.4. Faculty
19 Recently, aging and overload of the faculty members have been a major problem . However, increasing funding, participation in educational and scientific international projects, applied collaboration with industrial enterprises have enabled attracting new faculty and staff members and this trend is expected to continue. As the result, the average age of the faculty members involved in the Masters professional study programme “Information Technology” have decreased to 46 years. The main activities to be performed to improve qualification and motivation of the faculty members are: broadening of international exchange programmes for faculty; involvement of young information technology in teaching activities and doctoral studies; finding possibilities for faculty members to have sabbatical to wok on methodological materials. 11.5. Students Popularity of the Information technology programme steadily increases among potential students. At the same time, students’ requirements and expectations concerning the studies also increase. Therefore, a continuous improvement process of the study programme is required. Students are employers in overall are satisfied with quality of the studies. The main activities for the following two to three years are: popularization of students crediting system; information of students about opportunities and advantages provided by participation in international students exchange programmes; timely adjustment of the study programme and the content of courses to represent novel developments and trends in information technology. 11.6. Collaboration with Alumni and Employers Collaboration with alumni and employers is an important aspect of improving quality of the study programme and follow internationally acknowledged standards. Graduates of the “Information technology” study programme work at such leading information technology companies and organizations as SIA Baltic Technology Group, SIA "ABC Software", SIA Consillieri, SIA “Baltijas Informācijas Tehnoloģijas”, LR Interior Ministry, SIA „Transcom WorldWide Latvia”, "Beauchamp Financial Technology (Europe)" and others The main tasks in collaboration with alumni and employer are: regular consultations and surveying of students and employers to identify and summarize problems in the study process; on-time adjustments in the study programme to represent the latest developments in science, technology and practice; involvement of leading practitioners from industry in the development of the study programme; organization of seminars about the study process and collaboration with industrial enterprises.
11.7. Study Process
20 In order to further improve the studying process, the Institute of Information Technology plans to implement the following steps:
assessment of availability of literature for students and identification of courses most needing updating of available materials;
wider use of case studies and team work in development of cross-sectional projects;
extensive application of web resources in the learning process including on-line libraries and e-learning systems;
wider use of virtual presentation materials and handouts;
participation of faculty in educational exchange programmes;
introduction of postgraduate training for information technology professionals;
regular self-evaluation; Summary The Masters Professional Study programme “Information Technology” ensures preparing highly qualified information technology professionals. This programme is developed in response and in compliance with labour market demands. Its structure is established in accordance to similar programmes in Sweden, United Kingdom and USA, as well as to the Latvian and international professional standards. The programme is being implemented in accordance to Latvian Laws and Regulations and orders of the RTU Senate, Council of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Board of the Institute of Information Technology. The programme is regularly updated to respond to rapid evolution of information technology and related change concerning professional requirements. Quality of the study programme is ensured by availability of appropriate technical basis, highly qualified faculty, participation in international projects and collaboration with industrial partners.
21 Appendix
22 Appendix 1. Statement on Academic Personnel
In the case of discontinuation of Master professional study programme „Information Technology”, students would be transferred to the related Master Professional study programme „Computer Systems”.
Institute of Applied Computer Systems director J.Grundspeņķis
Institute of Information Technology, director Ģ.Vulfs
23 Appendix 2. Faculty Curriculum Vitae
Jurijs MERKURJEVS (1954)
Name, Surname, Year of birth
RTU, Institute of Information Technology, Professor Affiliation and position
Mobile phone: 29454253, e-mail: [email protected] Contact information
Education
Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1971-1976 Automation and Electrical Engineer student Remote Control Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1978-1981 Technical Candidate of doctoral student Cybernetics Technical Sciences Riga Technical University 1992 Information Doctor of Technology Engineering Riga Technical University 1997 Information Habilitated Doctor Technology of Engineering
Work experience
Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 1976-1978, Riga Polytechnical Institute Research assistant 1981-1982 1982-1997 Riga Polytechnical Institute/ Teaching assistant, Lecturer, Riga Technical University Assistant professor 1992-1993 Riga Technical University Acting head of the Department of Automatic Control Systems 1993-1997, Riga Technical University Head of the Department of 2002- Modelling and Simulation 1997-2002 Riga Technical University Head of the Division of Modelling and Simulation 1997- Riga Technical University Professor
Teaching experience and courses
Teaches courses in: - Systems modelling and simulation - Methodology of systems modelling and simulation - Supply chain management Intensive courses taught at foreign universities: - “ Supply Chain Dynamics ”, Ljubljana University, Slovenia, 2005 and
24 2006 - „ Discrete-Event Simulation: Methodology and Practice”, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, 2005 - „ Simulation-Based Analysis and Metamodelling of Supply Chains”, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, 2006 Promoted 3 Doctoral theses and 47 Master theses
Professional interests
Methodology of discrete-event systems simulation Practical applications of systems simulation Simulation of logistics systems Supply chain management
Projects
Year (from – Sponsor Project Post to) 1992-1994 Latvian Council of Development of a methodology of Project leader Science complex systems simulation 1995 Riga Radio Factory Simulation and optimization of the Project leader manufacturing system at Riga Radio Factory 1994-1996 Latvian Council of Development of intelligent Project leader Science simulation tools 1997-2000 Latvian Council of Development and implementation Project leader Science of intelligent simulation and optimisation tools for logistics systems 2001-2004 Latvian Council of Development and application of Project leader Science simulation-based tools for analysis and optimisation of logistics systems 2005- Latvian Council of Development and implementation Project leader Science of simulation-supported training methodology in logistics based on case-studies and business games 2002-2005 Latvian Council of Risk factors, risk assessment and RTU project Science risk management in Latvian leader agriculture 2006- Latvian Council of Agricultural risk and crises RTU project Science management systems in Latvia leader 1995-1997 INCO- Application of modern concepts in RTU project COPERNICUS the automated information- leader Programme of the management in the harbours by European using advanced IT-solutions Commission 1998-2000 INCO- Further development and practical RTU project
25 COPERNICUS application of harbour processes leader Programme of the managing and controlling models, European methods and techniques Commission 2001-2003 The 6th Framework Simulation and IT-Solutions: RTU project Programme of the Applications in the Baltic ports' leader European areas of the newly associated Commission states 2004- The 6th Framework Web-based and mobile solutions Project team Programme of the for collaborative work member European environment with logistics and Commission maritime applications 2004- The 6th Framework Information society promotion in Project team Programme of the the Baltic states member European Commission 2006- The 6th Framework Extended collaborative integrated RTU project Programme of the life cycle supply chain planning leader European system Commission 2006- Structural fond Information technology for Project leader ERAF of the providing sustainability of the European electrical transmission network Commission – The and generation Central Finance and Contracting Agency of the LR Ministry of Finances Professional Membership Member of a promotion council awarding “Dr.sc.ing.” doctoral degree in Information Technology Member of a promotion council awarding “Dr.sc.ing.” doctoral degree in Telemathics and Logistics Member of a professor council electing professors in Information Technology Senate member of Riga Technical University , Chairman of the Finance and Budget Commission Member of the RTU Academic Committee Board member of the RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Editor in Chief of the scientific proceedings of Riga Technical University, series “Computer Science”, volume “Information Technology and Management Science” Editorial Board member of „Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research” Editorial Board of „International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling ” (IJSPM) The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS): Senior member, member of the Steering Committee of the SCS European Council, director of the Latvian Centre of the SCS McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences President of Latvian Simulation Society Member of Latvian Scientists Union Member of the Latvian Association of University Professors
26 Board member of the Latvian Transport Development and Education Association Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS)
Professional Activities
Involvement into organization of international conferences (since 2004): - Programme chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2004) - Chair of the track “Simulation in Logistics, Traffic and Transport” of the 2004 European Simulation Symposium (Budapest, Hungary, 2004) - General chair of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", (Riga, Latvia, 2005) - Programme chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” ( Marseille, France, 2005) - Co-chair of a special session „Simulation in Logistics” of the international conference „12th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing”, (Saint- Etienne, France, 2006) - Chair of the track “Discrete Event Modelling and Simulation in Production, Logistics and Transport” of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", (Bonn, Germany, 2006) - Chair of the track “Logistics Simulation” of the international conference "European Modelling and Simulation Symposium", (Barcelona, Spain, 2006) - Programme chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, (Barcelona, Spain, 2006) - Co-chair of the track “Discrete Event Modelling and Simulation in Production, Logistics and Transport” of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", (Prague, Czech Republic, 2007) - Co-chair of the track “Modelling and Simulation” of the IEEE International Conference “Computer as a Tool”, (Warsaw, Poland, 2007) - Chair of the track “Transport, Logistics, Harbour, Shipping and Marine Simulation” of the international conference “Asia Modelling Symposium” (Phuket, Thailand, 2007) - Programme chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Bergeggi, Italy, 2007)
Awards and achievements - The Excellence Award of Lattelekom Ltd., Latvian Academy of Sciences, and Latvian Education Foundation, for the set of publications „Development and practical application of simulation methods and tools for logistics systems”, 2006 - Visiting Professor, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2005 - Corresponding member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2004 - RTU Professor, 2001 - The Annual Award of the Latvian National Organization on Automation, 1997 - The Best Paper Award at the 1992 European Simulation Symposium (Dresden, Germany, 1992) Publications Author of 202 scientific publications, including 4 books. Scientific publications since 2005: 1. Yuri Merkuryev, Julija Petuhova, Janis Grabis. Managing service-sensitive demand
27 through simulation. Supply Chain Optimisation: Product/Process Design, Facility Location and Flow Control. Series: Applied Optimization, Vol. 94. Dolgui, Alexandre; Soldek, Jerzy; Zaikin, Oleg (Eds.). Springer, 2005. P. 41-53 2. Egils Ginters, Yuri Merkuryev, Leonid Novitski, Krzysztof Amborski, Laimonis Strujevics. ICTE Achievements for VET Methods Development. TransBaltica 2005. VIII International conference. Conference proceedings. RMS Forum, 2005. P. 287-291. 3. Yuri Merkuryev, Vladimir Bardachenko, Andrey Solomennikov and Fred Kamperman. Simulation system of BCT. IST4Balt. Proceedings of the International Workshop “IST 16th Framework programme – great opportunity for cooperation and collaboration”. Riga, Latvia, April 6-7, 2005. RTU, 2005. P. 91-95. 4. Ю.А. Меркурьев, В.В. Бардаченко, А.В.Соломенников, Ф. Камперман. Выбор оптимального набора ресурсов с помощью имитационного моделирования (на примере Балтийского контейнерного терминала). «Информационные технологии и вычислительные системы», 2004, No.4, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 2004, p. 104-118. 5. Irina Arhipova, Sergejs Arhipovs, Artis Avsjukovs, Biruta Bankina, Vladimirs Bardačenko, Gunita Binšteina, Anita Blija, Veronika Bugina, Pēteris Bušmanis, Aina Dobele, Aija Graudiņa, Ingrīda Jakušonoka, Linda Jance, Viesturs Jansons, Ināra Jurgena, Daina Kairiša, Jānis Kaktiņš, Daina Kārkliņa, Aldis Kārkliņš, Pēteris Keidāns, Dace Kiršteina, Edgars Liepiņš, Jurijs Merkurjevs, Līga Mihejeva, Uldis Osītis, Ilze Priekule, Agnese Radžele, Pēteris Rivža, Ilva Rudusa, Līga Skudra, Irīna Solomenikova, Kazimirs Špoģis, Ināra Turka, Anastasija Vilciņa, Agris Zirnītis, Anda Zvaigzne. Riski lauksaimniecībā un privātajā mežsaimniecībā. LLU, RTU DITF, 2005. 657 lpp. (Jurijs Merkurjevs, Vladimirs Bardačenko, Irīna Solomenikova, Ilva Rudusa. 3. nodaļa. Imitācijas modelēšanas metožu pielietošana lauksaimnieku risku pētīšanai. 99.-117. lpp.) 6. Yuri Merkuryev, Vladimir Bardatchenko, and Andrey Solomennikov. Simulation model for evaluation of farmer’s strategies under nature risks. Proceedings of the 2005 European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS 2005. October 20-22, 2005, Marseilles, France. Edited by Chiara Briano, Claudia Frydman, Antonio Guasch, Miquel Angel Piera. P. 59-64. 7. Oksana Soshko, Yuri Merkuryev, Galina Merkuryeva and Jana Bikovska. Development of active training and educational methods in logistics. Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme University College. ICTE in Regional Development. Vidzeme University College, 2005. P. 62-66. 8. Oksana Soshko (Burska), Yuri Merkuryev and Hendrik Van Landeghem. Simulation and optimisation: Synergy in supply chain management. Simulation in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Magdeburger Schriften zur LOGISTIK. Heft 19 - 2005. Wissenschaftliche Themenhefte des Lehrstuhls Logistik der Universität Magdeburg, 2005. P. 3-13. 9. Leonid Novitsky, Eberhard Bluemel, Yuri Merkuryev, Fred Kamperman. Logistics principles and IT-solutions for creating a collaborative work environment for transport business consumers. Proceedings of The International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime and Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation, HMS2005. October 20-22, 2005, Marseille, France. Edited by Agostino Bruzzone, Matteo Brandolini, Claudia Frydman, Yuri Merkuryev. P. 25-28. 10. Julija Petuhova and Yuri Merkuryev. Combining analytical and simulation approaches to quantification of the bullwhip effect. Simulation in Wider Europe. 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2005. June 1-4, 2005, Riga, Latvia. Edited by Yuri Merkuryev, Richard Zobel, Eugene Kerckhoffs. ECMS, 2005. P. 222-226. 11. Jelena Pecherska and Yuri Merkuryev. Teaching simulation with spreadsheets. 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2005. June 1-4, 2005, Riga, Latvia. Edited by Yuri Merkuryev, Richard Zobel, Eugene Kerckhoffs. ECMS, 2005. P. 440-
28 445. 12. Rahila Yazdani, Felix A. Schmidt, Yuri Merkuryev and Fred Kamperman. The generic animation and simulation tool for ports and terminals. International Journal of Simulation Systems, Science & Technology. 2005. Vol. 6, No. 7-8. P. 61-69. 13. Ю. А. Меркурьев, В. В. Бардаченко, А. В. Соломенников, Ф. Камперман. Выбор оптимального набора ресурсов на Балтийском контейнерном терминале с помощью имитационного моделирования. Transport and Telecommunication, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2005. P. 4-29. 14. R. Klimov and Y. Merkuryev. Application of ABC analysis to complex systems simulation. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Ser. 5. Computer Science. Vol. 23. Information Technology and Management Science. RTU, Riga, 2005. P. 59-65.
15. O. Soshko, Y. Merkuryev and M. Chakste. Simulation-based case study: locating a distribution centre. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Ser. 5. Computer Science. Vol. 23. Information Technology and Management Science. RTU, Riga, 2005. P. 103-109.
16. Jelena Pecherska, Yuri Merkuryev. Discrete-Event Simulation:Methodology and Spreadsheet-Based Implementation. Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, Vol. 82, No 4, 2006, Poland, pp. 49-55.
17. Jurijs Merkurjevs, Vladimirs Bardačenko, Antons Ruža, Irīna Solomenikova. Imitācijas modelēšanas pielietošana lauksaimniecisku risku pētīšanai. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitātes raksti. Nr. 15 (310), 2005. 81-86. lpp. 18. Ināra Turka, Jurijs Merkurjevs, Vladimirs Bardačenko, Irīna Solomenikova. Ģenētiski modificēto augu izplatīšanas modelēšana. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitātes raksti. Nr. 15 (310), 2005. 50-55. lpp. 19. Ināra Turka, Jurijs Merkurjevs, Vladimirs Bardačenko, Irīna Solomenikova. Apputeksnētāju blīvuma ietekme uz ģenētiski modificēto organismu (ĢMO) izplatības dinamiku. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitātes raksti. Nr. 15 (310), 2005. 56-63. lpp. 20. Oksana Soshko, Yuri Merkuryev, Hendrik Van Landeghem. Achieving the best performance of supply chain operation. International conference on Operational Research: Simulation and Optimisation in Business and Industry. May 17-20, 2006. Tallinn, Estonia. Edited by H.Pranevicius, O.Vaarmann and E.Zavadskas. Technologija, Kaunas, 2006. P. 227- 232.
21. Ruslan A. Klimov and Yuri A. Merkuryev. Simulation-based risk measurement in supply chains. Modelling Methodologies and Simulation. Key Technologies in Academia and Industry. 20th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2006. May 28th -31st, 2006, Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Germany. Edited by Wolfgang Borutzky, Alessandra Orsoni, Richard Zobel. WCMS, 2006. P. 413-418.
22. Arnis Lektauers, Yuri Merkuryev. 3D visual framework for modelling and simulation of supply chain systems. IT & T Solutions in Logistics and Maritime Applications. Scientific Proceedings of the Project eLOGMAR-M Funded by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme. Edited by Eberhard Blümel, Steffen Strassburger, Leonid Novitsky. JUMI, 2006. P. 141-150. 23. Egils Ginters, Oksana Soško, Yuri Merkuryev. The Development of Mobile On-site Training in Logistics Information Systems. IST4Balt News Journal. Vol. 2, September 2005 – August 2006. P. 35-39.
29 24. Julija Petuhova and Yuri Merkuryev. Simulation-based analysis of dependency between sales volume and service level. International Mediterranean Modelling Multiconference, I3M 2006. October, 4-6, 2006. Barcelona, Spain. Edited by Agostino G. Bruzzone, Antoni Guasch, Miquel Angel Piera, Jerzy Rozenblit. 2006. P. 697-702. 25. Yuri Merkuryev, Vladimir Bardachenko, and Andrey Solomennikov. Simulation-based evaluation of agriculture strategies under uncertainty of weather forecast. International Mediterranean Modelling Multiconference, I3M 2006. October, 4-6, 2006. Barcelona, Spain. Edited by Agostino G. Bruzzone, Antoni Guasch, Miquel Angel Piera, Jerzy Rozenblit. 2006. P. 313-318. 26. Oksana Soshko, Yuri Merkuryev, and Hendrik Van Landeghem. Dealing with uncertainty in supply chain management. 12th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing, INCOM’2006. Preprints. Volume II, Industrial Engineering. May 17-19, 2006 – Saint-Etienne, France. Editors: Alexandre Dolgui, Gerard Morel, Carlos E. Pereira. 2006. P. 583-588. Other information Language skills: - Latvian - fluent - English - fluent - Russian – mother tongue
Gaļina MERKURJEVA (1953)
Name, Surname, Year of birth
RTU, Institute of Information Technology, Professor Affiliation and position
Mobile phone: 26428694, e-mail: [email protected] Contact information Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1970-1975 Automatized Control Electrical Engineer student Systems Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1978-1981 Technical Candidate of doctoral student Cybernetics Technical Sciences from Latvian Academy of Sciences Abo Akademi (Turku, Finland), 1989 – 1990 Expert Systems, Sabbatical year Knowledge-based Simulation Systems Riga Technical University 1992 Information Doctor of Technology Engineering Riga Technical University 2003 Management of Doctor of Technical Social and Sciences from
30 Economical Russian Academy Systems of Sciences UK NARIC 2005 Certificate of British Post Doctoral standard Work experience Year (from – Affiliation Post to) 1974 – 1991 Riga Polytechnical Institute. Engineer, Senior engineer, Department of Automatized Control Research fellow, Senior Systems research fellow, Acting docent 1991 – 1993 Riga Polytechnical Institute/ Riga Technical Docent, lecturer, Senior University, Department of Automatic research fellow, Senior Control lecturer, Lecturer, Docent 1993 – 2002 Riga Technical University, Department of Docent, Associate Professor Modelling and Simulation 2002 – Riga Technical University Professor 2003 – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Honorary Visiting Professor 2005 – BalDis Ltd. IT Consultant Teaching experience and courses Teaches courses in: - Basics in Systems Modelling and Simulation - Production Planning and Control Systems - Management Information Systems - Integrated Management Support Systems - Management Simulation Games - Doctoral and Master theses promoter Intensive courses taught at foreign universities: - “Simulation Metamodelling Methodology and Applications”, University of Ghent, Belgium, 2003 - “Simulation Metamodelling with Applications in Logistics”, Otto-Von-Guericke- Universitat Magdeburg, Germany, 2004-2005 - “Simulation-Based Metamodelling and Optimisation in Supply Chains”, Otto-Von- Guericke-Universitat Magdeburg, Germany, 2006 - “ Supply Chain Simulation and Metamodelling ”, Ljubljana University, Slovenia, 2005 and 2006 - „Simulation-Based Analysis and Metamodelling of Supply Chains”, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, 2006
Professional interests Discrete-event computer simulation and metamodelling methodology Simulation metamodelling of logistics systems Simulation-based training Supply chain planning and management Projects
31 Year (from – Sponsor Project Post to) 1992-1994 Latvian Council of Development of a methodology of Science complex systems simulation 1994-1996 Latvian Council of Development of intelligent Project team Science simulation tools member 1997-2000 Latvian Council of Development and implementation Project team Science of intelligent simulation and member optimisation tools for logistics systems 2001-2004 Latvian Council of Development and application of Project team Science simulation-based tools for analysis member and optimisation of logistics systems 2005- Latvian Council of Development and implementation Project team Science of simulation-supported training member methodology in logistics based on case-studies and business games 1996-1999 TEMPUS Industrial logistics management Project team Programme of the member European Commission 1997-2001 Thematic Networks Advanced methodologies and tools Project team Programme of the of manufacturing systems member European Commission 1998-2000 INCO- Further development and practical Project team COPERNICUS application of harbour processes member Programme of the managing and controlling models, European methods and techniques Commission 2001-2003 The 6th Framework Simulation and IT-Solutions: Project team Programme of the Applications in the Baltic ports' member European areas of the newly associated Commission states 1998-2003 VISBY Programme Competence network for Steering of the Swedish simulation applications Committee Institute member, Project research secretary 2001-2004 Competitive and Virtual Institute for Production RTU project Sustainable Growth Simulation leader Programme of the European Commission 2004- The 6th Framework Web-based and mobile solutions Project team Programme of the for collaborative work member European environment with logistics and Commission maritime applications 2003-2006 ERASMUS 3 Opening up Electrical Engineering, RTU project Thematic Networks Computer Technologies and Applied leader,
32 of the European Sciences to Successful Women Member of Commission Careers Steering Committee 2006- The 6th Framework Extended collaborative integrated Project tasks Programme of the life cycle supply chain planning leader European system Commission Professional Membership Member of the RTU Academic Committee Vice director of the Latvian Centre of the SCS McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences Member of Latvian Scientists Union Member of the Latvian Association of University Professors Professional Activities Involvement into organization of international conferences (since 2004): - Local Arrangement Chair General chair of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", (Riga, Latvia, 2005) - Programme Committee Member of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” ( Marseille, France, 2005) Programme Committee Member “Logistics Simulation” of the international conference "European Modelling and Simulation Symposium", (Barcelona, Spain, 2006) Awards and achievements - Diploma and medal of the USSR Committee on Education, III place for the best scientific work, 1988 - Honorary Visiting Professor, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2005 - RTU Professor, 2003 Publications Author of 115 papers published in particular in internationally recognised journals as BUSEFAL, Fuzzy Sets & Systems, Cybernetics & Systems, European Journal of Operational Research, Simulation, Studies in Informatics and Control. Co-author of four books. Scientific publications since 2004: 1. Galina Merkuryeva, Nigel Shires. SIM-SERV case study: simulation-based production scheduling and capacity optimisation. Proceedings of the 18th European Simulation Multiconference “Networked Simulation sand Simulated Networks”. June 13-16, 2004, Magdeburg, Germany. Ed. By Graham Horton. SCS, 2004. p. 327 –333. 2. Galina Merkuryeva, Nigel Shires, Johannes Krauth. Simulation-Based Production Planning and Capacity Optimisation in Manufacturing SME’s. Proceedings of the 11th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference EPE-PEMC 2004, September 2-4, Riga, vol.4,2004, p. 225-230. 3. Oksana Soshko, Yuri Merkuryev, Galina Merkuryeva and Jana Bikovska. Development of active training and educational methods in logistics. Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme University College. ICTE in Regional Development. Vidzeme University College, 2005. P. 62-66. 4. Galina Merkurjeva, Liāna Napalkova. Applications of NeuroFuzzy training algorithms to analysis of business processes. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Ser. 5. Computer Science. Vol. 20. Information Technology and Management Science. RTU, Riga, 2004. P. 141-147.
33 5. J. Pecherska and G. Merkuryeva. Experiences using simulation-based case-games in logistics management studies. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Ser. 5. Computer Science. Vol. 20. Information Technology and Management Science. RTU, Riga, 2004. P. 122-129. 6. Galina Merkurjeva, Jana Bikovska, Robert Grubbstrom, Jens Weber. Development of learning scenarios for network-based logistics simulation game. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Ser. 5. Computer Science. Vol. 20. Information Technology and Management Science. RTU, Riga, 2004. P. 148-156. 7. Galina Merkuryeva. Metamodelling for Simulation Applications in Production and Logistics. www.sim-serv.com/expert, 2004, 6 p. (a white paper). 8. Galina Merkuryeva. Response surface-based simulation metamodelling methods with applications to optimisation problems. Chapter 15. In Supply chain optimisation Product / Process Design, Facility Location and Flow control / Eds. A. Dolgui, J. Soldek and O.Zaikin, Springer, 2005, p.205 –215. 9. Robert W. Grubbstrom, Galina Merkurjeva, Jana Bikovska, Jens Weber. ILMG: Learning Arrangements and Simulation Scenarios. 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation. Proceedings of the International Conference, June 1-4, 2005. RTU, Riga, 2005, p. 715-720. 10. Galina Merkurjeva, Liana Napalkova. Applications of NeuroFuzzy Training Algorithms to Simulation Metamodelling. 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation. Proceedings of the International Conference, June 1-4, 2005. RTU, Riga, 2005, p. 745-749. 11. Galina Merkuryeva, Bernardo Cisneiros Machado, Aurelija Burinskiene. Warehouse Simulation Environments for Analysis Order Picking Processes. In Proceedings of Int. Mediterranean Modeling Multiconference, October 4-6, Barcelona, Spain, 2006, p. 475 – 480. 12. Liana Napalkova, Galina Merkuryeva, Miquel A. Pierra. Development of Genetic Algorithm for Solving Scheduling Tasks in FMS with Coloured Petri Nets. In Proceedings of Int. Mediterranean Modeling Multiconference, October 4-6, Barcelona, Spain, 2006, p. 135 – 140. 13. Galina Merkuryeva, Bram Desnet 'ECLIPS and Gender Issues in Engineering', in Conference Abstracts ICIE 2006, Second International Conference on Interdisciplinarity in Education, May 11-13, 2006, Athens, Greece. - lpp 104-106.
Other information Language skills: - Latvian - fluent - English - fluent - Russian – mother tongue
Ģirts VULFS (1943) Name, Surname, Year of birth
RTU, Institute of Information Technology, Professor Affiliation and position
phone: + 371 7089509, e-mail: [email protected]
34 Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from –to) Area Degree Riga Technical University 1990 Information Doctor of Technology Engineering Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1969.-1972.g. Technical Candidate of doctoral student Cybernetics Technical Sciences Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1961.-1966.g. Automation and Electrical Engineer student Remote Control Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 1995 – to present Riga Technical University Full professor, head of the Department of Management Information Technologies 1991 – to present Riga Technical University Direktor of Information Technology Institute 1998 - to present Riga Technical University Professor, University of Rezekne (part time) 1991 – 1995 Riga Technical University Full professor, head of the Department of Computer Engineering 1976 – 1995 Riga Polytechnical Institute/ Dean of Faculty of Computer Riga Technical University Sciences and Automatic Control Systems 1972 – 1991 Riga Politechnical Institute Assist. Professor, Faculty of Computer Sciences and Automatic Control Systems 1966 – 1969 Riga Politechnical Institute Research assistant, Faculty of Computer Sciences and Automatic Control Systems Teaching experience and courses
Programme director for the curriculum “Information Technology” at Riga Technical University Teaches courses in: Operations Research, Operations Management, Project Management, Operations Systems and Strategy, Associative Methods of Management Science Promoted 2 Doctoral
Professional interests Associative methods in Information Technology Projects Year (from – to) Sponsor Project Post 2005. – 2008.g. ESF „ RTU studiju programmas Project leader
35 „Informācijas tehnoloģija” restrukturizācija un integrācija Eiropas izglītības telpā” 2006. – 2008.g. ESF „ RTU akadēmisko bakalauru Project team studiju programmas member “Datorsistēmas” datorzinātnes pamatkursu pilnveidošana” 2006. – 2008.g. ESF „ RTU akadēmiskās programmas Project team „Datorsistēmas” kursu member pilnveidošana” 2005.g. ES PHARE 2002. Phare CBC Programme in the Project leader Programme of the Baltic Sea Region in Latvia 2002, European Small Project Fund Commission Grant application for project “Galileo – a Constellation to Beacon the Way in the Baltic’s” 2004. – 2007.g. Latvian Council of „Informācijas apstrādes asociatīvie Project leader Science modeļi un algoritmi” 2001. – 2003.g. Latvian Council of „Informācijas apstrādes asociatīvie Project leader Science modeļi un algoritmi identifikācijas un vadības uzdevumos” 1996. – 2000.g. Latvian Council of „ Matemātiskais un algoritmiskais Project team Science nodrošinājums analogo dinamisko member objektu diagnosticēšanai” Professional Membership
Member of a promotion council awarding “Dr.sc.ing.” doctoral degree in Information Technology Member of a professor council electing professors in Information Technology Senate member of Riga Technical University , Member of the Infrastructure Commission Member of the RTU Academic Committee Board member of the RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Member of Latvian Scientists Union Member of the Latvian Association of University Professors Member of the Baltic States Operations Research Association Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS)
Publications
1. Minkevičs V., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Modelling risk management for unified threat management systems, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia 2. Matvejev Al., Matvejev An., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Parametric Adaptations of Associative control, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia 3. Minkevics V., Slihte J., Vulfs G. (2005). Modelling risk management system using neural networks. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Computer science, Vol.5, 66 –
36 73 4. Matvejevs Al., Matvejevs An., Vulfs G. (2005) Associative control based on the object parametric identification. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Computer science, Vol.5, 73 – 82
Egīls Ginters (1961) Name, Surname, Year of birth
Vidzeme University College Vice-Rector for Science and Research, Professor, Riga Technical University Associate Professor Affiliation and position
[email protected]; +371-29266909 Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Technical University 1979. -1984. Automatic and Electrical and Telemechanics, Electronics Engineer in Computer Technological Process Architectures, Control (Ing.) Theory of Automatic Control, Electrical Engineering Riga Technical University 1992. -1995. Information Master of Science in Technologies, Information Mathematics, Data Technologies Processing Systems Designing Riga Technical University 1996. Data Processing Doctor Science Systems Designing, Engineer Distributed Systems
Work experience Year (from – Affiliation Post to) 2001. – Vidzeme University College Vice-Rector for Science and Research, Professor 1991. – Riga Technical University Associate Professor 2003. Ventspils University College Associate Professor 1998. – JSC Latvian Intelligent Systems Chairman of Board 1989. – 1991. SWH Riga Workgroup Leader
37 1987. – 1989. Union Scientific Research and Design Scientific Fellow Technological Cybernetics Institute Moscow 1984. – 1987. Riga Technical University Manager of Computer System Teaching experience and courses Vidzeme University College: Data Transmission Networks Riga Technical University: Logistics Information Systems Ventspils University College: Computer Architectures Professional interests
Information and telecommunications technologies and electronics (ICTE)
Projects Year (from – to) Sponsor Project Post 1994. – 1997. European INCO Application of Modern Local Manager of Copernicus Project Concepts in the Automated Data Processing AMCAI 0312 Information Management in Systems Analysis Harbours by Using Part Advanced IT – Solutions 1998. – 2000. European INCO Further Development and Local Manager of Copernicus Project Practical Application of Data Processing DAMAC-HP Harbour Processes Systems Analysis Managing and Controlling Part Models, Methods and Techniques 2000. – 2002. European Leonardo Long-distance tutorial Coordinator da Vinci network in “Logistics programme project Information Systems” based LOGIS on WEB technologies 2000. – 2003. European 5th Simulation and IT Solutions: Local Manager of Framework IST Applications in the Baltic Business Process Project Ports Areas of the Newly Analysis and BALTPORTS-IT Associated States Reengineering Part 2004. – 2006. Coordinator of Competence Framework for Coordinator European Leonardo Mobile On-Site Training in da Vinci Logistics Information programme project Systems LOGIS MOBILE 2004. – 2006. European Leonardo Competence Network for Coordinator da Vinci Introduction of Modern programme project ICTE Technologies in SocSimNet Vocational Learning in
38 Social Systems Simulation and Research 2004. – 2006. European 6th Web Based and Mobile Work package Framework IST Solutions for Collaborative Manager Project e- Work Environment with LOGMAR-M Logistics and Maritime Applications Professional Membership 2003.- European Social Simulation Association (ESSA) 1999.- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) 1999-2001 National ICTE Council at the Ministry of Economy of Latvia 1998.- Chairmen of Certification Commission at Riga Technical University the faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies for assigning of Engineers grade 1997.- Latvian Automation National Organization (LANO) 1996.- Board of Association of Computer Technologies of Latvia 1995.- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Professional Activities
MICROSOFT SALES PROFESSIONAL Publications L.Novitski, Y.Merkuryev, E.Blumel, E.Viktorova, V.Gribkova and E.Ginters The Baltports-IT Project: Applications of Simulation and IT Solutions in The Baltic Port Areas. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Information Technology and Management Science, vol.10, ISSN 1407-7493, RTU, Riga, 2002. L.Novitski, E.Ginters, Y.Merkuryev. Baltic Regional Competence centre in the field of logistics, IT-solutions and simulation with maritime applications, Proceedings of the International Workshop TELEBALT "IST 6th Framework Programme - new challenge for Baltic States", April 2003, Riga, Latvia. E.Ginters. LOGIS project – Training in Logistics Information Systems, Proceedings of the International Workshop TELEBALT "IST 6th Framework Programme - new challenge for Baltic States", April 2003, Riga, Latvia. E.Blumel, L.Novitski, Y.Merkuryev, E.Ginters, H.Pranevicius. The BALTPORTS-IT Project: Applications of IT-Solutions and Simulation in the Baltic Port Areas of the Newly Associated States. Challenges and Achievements in E-business and E-work, Praha, 2002, Part 1. pp.349-355. E.Ginters, L.Novitsky; Some aspects in Social Systems Simulation. Proceedings of the International Conference “Modelling and Simulation of Business Systems”, Edited by H.Pranevicus, E.Zvadskas and B.Rapp, May 13-14, 2003, Vilnius, pp.177-179. S.Cakula, E.Ginters; Personības attīstība mūsdienu informatīvajā pasaulē. Jauno pētnieku III conference “Valsts un tiesību sistēmas pilnveidošanas problēmas Eiropas integrācijas kontekstā”, ISBN 9984-9676-1-1, LZA Baltijas stratēģisko pētījumu centrs, 2003.gada 17.aprīlis, Rīga, 73-78.lpp. E.Dzelzitis, E.Ginters Tehnoloģisko procesu vadības komunikāciju apakšsistēmas. - Enerģija un Pasaule, 2002, Nr.3, lpp. 47-50. E.Ginters, L.Strujevichs Using of LISTechnology for business process analysis at
39 transhipment company JSC Ventamonjaks, Proceedings of International Conference HMS 2003, ISBN 9984-32-547-4, Riga, September 8-20, 2003, pp.351-356 E.Ginters, L.Krecere LOGIS Network for Knowledge Dissemination in Logistics Information Systems, HMS 2003, ISBN 9984-32-547-4, Riga, September 8-20, 2003, pp.251-255 E. Blumel, L.Novitski, Y.Merkuryev and E.Ginters Simulation And IT-Solutions: Applications In The Baltic Port Areas Of The Newly Associated States. Port Technology International, Edition 16, ISSN 1358-1759, London, 2002. E.Bluemel, E.Ginters, A.Guasch, G.Neumann, L.Novitski and V.Paulauskas Competence Framework for Mobile On-site Accelerated Training in Logistics Information Systems – LOGIS MOBILE, HMS 2004 & AMS 2004, ISBN 85-89459-04- 7, September 16-18, 2004, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pp.169-172. E.Bluemel, L.Novitsky, S.Vinichenko and E.Ginters Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications, HMS 2004 & AMS 2004, ISBN 85-89459-04-7, September 16-18, 2004, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pp.173-177. E.Ginters, Y.Merkuryev, L.Novitski, K.Amborski and L.Strujevichs ICTE Achievements for VET Methods Development, VIII International Conference “TransBaltica 2005”, ISBN 9984-9725-9-3, Riga, 2005, pp.287-291. E.Ginters, Y.Merkuryev, L.Novitski, K.Amborski and L.Strujevichs ICTE Achievements for VET Methods Development, VIII International Conference “IVETTA”, ISBN 9984-9820-0-9, Riga, 24-25 February 2005, Radisson SAS, pp.117- 129. O.Balins, E.Ginters Simulation as a Cognitive Method in the Research of Social Systems, 6th International Conference on Baltic Studies in Europe, Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme University College “ICTE in Regional Development”, ISBN 9984-633-01- 2, Valmiera, 17-19 June, 2005, pp.94-99. L.Novitsky, E.Bluemel and E.Ginters. eLOGMAR-M Project: Applications of the Advanced IT and Mobile Solutions in Transport Logistics, Proceedings of International Workshop “IST 6th Framework Programme – Great Opportunity for Cooperation and Collaboration”, ISBN 9984-32-178-9, Riga, April 6-7, 2005, pp.66-70. E.Ginters, A.Guasch, L.Novitsky and I.Trezina. e-Learning Methods Development for Training in Logistics Information Systems, Proceedings of International Workshop “IST 6th Framework Programme – Great Opportunity for Cooperation and Collaboration”, ISBN 9984-32-178-9, Riga, April 6-7, 2005, pp.77-83. Applications of Simulation and IT solutions in the Baltic Port Areas of the Associated Candidate Countries. Edited by E.Bluemel, J.Babot, L.Novickis, V.Bardachenko, J.Grundspenkis, E.Ginters, Y.Merkuryev, G.Merkuryeva, F.Kamperman etc., ISBN 9984-30-057-9, Jumi Ltd, June 2003. - 317 P.
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40 Jānis GRABIS (1974) Name, Surname, Year of birth
Riga Technical University, Associate Professors Affiliation and position
7089594, [email protected] Contact information
Education
Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Technical University 1997-2001 Information Dr. sc. ing. Technology Riga Technical University 1995-1997 Information Ms. sc. ing. Technology
Work experience
Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 2003-2004 Riga Technical University Docents 2001-2003 University of Michigan-Dearborn Research Associate 1997-1998 Latvian Bureau of Statistics Programmer
Teaching experience and courses
Information Technology Project Management Management Information Systems and Networks Enterprise Application Integration Information Technology Professional interests COTS systems Enterprise integration Integrated decision-making systems Supply chain integration Projects Year (from – Sponsor Project Post to) 2005- 2007 Latvian Council of Sistēmu modelēšanas līdzekļu Project manager Sciences izmantošana analītisku modeļu automatizētai ģenerēšanai 2006 LR Ministry of Globālās pozicionēšanas Project manager Education and tehnoloģiju integrācija uzņēmuma Science, RTU informācijas sistēmā un izmantošana Latvijas transporta plānošanas problēmu risināšanā
41 2005-2008 European Social RTU studiju programmas Project content Fund „Informācijas tehnoloģija” manager restrukturizācija un integrācija Eiropas izglītības telpā
2004 LR Ministry of Tehniskās specifikācijas izstrāde Project manager Wellfare Eiropas Kopienas iniciatīvas EQUAL vadības informācijas sistēmai
2001.-2002 SAP America Algorithmic modeling for Project University Alliance improved logistics in associate reconfigurable supply chain
Professional Membership Member of Latvian Society of Modeling and Simulation Professional Activities Member of organizing committee of the 16th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering Member of program committee of the International Business Information Management Conference. Ad hoc reviewer for peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Awards and achievements Master Diploma with distinction, 1997 Three times holder of the SWH IZK foundation scholarship (1996-1997) granted for high grades and research activity Publications Grabis, J., Vulfs, G.(2003), Simulation and knowledge based scheduling of manufacturing operations, Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation, September 18-20, Riga, Latvia, 177-182. Merkuryev, Y., Petuhova, J., Grabis, J. (2003), Analysis of dynamic properties of an inventory system with service-sensitive demand using simulation, Proceedings of the 18th European Simulation Symposium, ESS2003, October 26-29, Delft, The Netherlands, 509-514. Chandra,C., Grabis, J. (2004), Supply chain configuration using simulation based optimization, Proceedings of IERC'04, May 15-19, Houston, Texas, USA (6 pages). Chandra, C., Grabis, J. (2004), Managing logistics for mass customization: The new production frontier, in Mass Customization: Supply Chain Approach, Chandra, C. and Kamrani, A. (eds.), Kluwer Academic: New York, 3-19. Chanda, C., Grabis, J. (2004), Categorization of mass customization research, in Mass Customization: Supply Chain Approach, Chandra, C. and Kamrani, A. (eds.), Kluwer Academic: New York, 21-59. Chanda, C., Grabis, J. (2004), Mass customization: Framework and methodologies, in Mass Customization: Supply Chain Approach, Chandra, C. and Kamrani, A. (eds.), Kluwer Academic: New York, 63-88.
42 Chanda, C., Grabis, J. (2004), Logistics and supply chain management for mass customization, in Mass Customization: Supply Chain Approach, Chandra, C. and Kamrani, A. (eds.), Kluwer Academic: New York, 89-119. Merkuryev, Y., Petuhova, J., Grabis, J. (2004), Managing Service-Sensitive Demand Through Simulation, in Supply Chain Optimization: product/process design, facility location and flow control, Dolgui, A. et al. (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, 41-55. Chandra, C., Grabis, J. (2004), Managing logistics for mass customization: the new production frontier, World Automation Congress, Ninth International Symposium on Manufacturing with Applications, Seville, Spain, June 28-July 1, 2004 (7 pages). Grabis, J., Persson, A., Stirna, J. (eds.) (2004), Knowledge and Model Driven Information Systems Engineering for Networked Organisations: CAISE’04 Forum Proceedings, The 16th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, Riga, Latvia, 7 – 11 June, 2004. Chandra, C., Everson, M., Grabis, J. (2005), Evaluation of enterprise-level benefits of flexibility, OMEGA, 33, 1, 17-31. Chandra, C., Grabis, J. (2005), Application of multiple-steps forecasts to restrain the bullwhip effect, European Journal of Operational Research 166, 2, 337-350. Grabis, J. (2005), Defining mathematical programming models using UML, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on the Modern Information Technology in the Innovation Processes of the Industrial Enterprise, Genoa, Italy, September 8-9, 51-58. Chandra, C., Grabis, J. (2005), Multi-objective supplier selection using simulated cost estimates, Proceedings of European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS’2005, October 20-22, France, 143-150 Chandra, C., Grabis, J. (2006), Object-oriented modeling of supply chain configuration problem, Proceedings of IERC’06, May 20-24, Orlando, USA Grabis, J., Kampars, J., Bonders, M. (2006), A Methodology for Integration of Spatial Data in Enterprise Applications, Proceedings of the 7th International Business Information Management Association Conference, December 7-9, Italy,169-175 Chandra C., Grabis, J. (2006), Object-oriented approach to implementation of supply chain optimization and simulation models, Proceedings of European Modeling and Simulation Conference, October 4-6, Barcelona, Spain, 297-305
Oksana ŅIKIFOROVA (1976) Name, Surname, Year of birth
Riga Technical University, Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Division of Applied Computer Science Affiliation and position
Rīga – LV1048, Meža 1/3-510, phone 7089598, e-mail: [email protected] Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from –to) Area Degree Riga Technical University, 09/1992-07/1995 Computer Science B.sc.ing. Latvia Riga Technical University, 09/1995-07/1997 Applied Computer M.sc.ing
43 Latvia Science Riga Technical University, 09/2001-12/2001 Information Technology, Dr.sc.ing. Latvia System analysis, modeling and design Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 2004-nowedays Riga Technical University Associated professor 2005 “ABC Software” Ltd. System analyst 2002 - 2004 Riga Technical University Docent 2000 – 2002 Riga Technical University Lector 1997 - 2001 “AUTO PRIEKS” Ltd. Traffic rules and driving teacher Teaching experience and courses Introduction to Applied Computer Science Technology and Tools of Object Oriented System Development Introduction to Object Oriented Technology Object Oriented Programming (practical course only) Object Oriented System Analysis Software Development Technologies Theory of Algorithms and Complexity Visual Prolog Visual Programming Object Oriented Technologies and Tools for Large-Scale System Development Professional interests
Object-Oriented System Modeling and Analysis Organization of Software Development Process Model Driven Architecture in Software Development
Projects Year Sponsor Project Post (from – to) 2006.-2007. RTU RTU Project ZP-2006/05 “Development of Project the Method for the First Level Scientific Manager Research in the Area of Computer Science and Information Technology” 2006.-2007. ESF ESF project Expert in the Nr.VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.2.3.2/0004/ Field of 0067 „Modernization of Information Object- Technology Study Program in Latvian Oriented Agriculture University” Technology 2006. Ministry of RTU project in collaboration with Ministry Researcher Education of Education and Science “Method and Science Development for Selection of E-Service System Architecture” 2005.-2006. ESF ESF project „Modernization of Study Researcher Program “Computer Systems”
44 2005. ESF ESF project „Modernization of Information Expert in the Technology and Computer Science in RTU” Field of Software Development 2005.-2006. RTU RTU project ZP - 2005/02 „ Application of Project Two-Hemisphere Approach for Manager Development of Flexible Architecture for Software Engineering Body of Knowledge” 2005.- Latvian Latvian Academy of Science project Nr. Researcher 2009. Academy of 05.1656. “Formalization Aspects of Science Software Development for Business and Embedded Systems in the Framework of Model Driven Architecture” 2001.-2005. Latvian Latvian Academy of Science project Nr. Researcher Academy of 01.0861. “Object-Oriented Analysis and Science Design of Mechatronic System Based on Topological Modeling” 1996.-2001. Latvian Latvian Academy of Science project Researcher Academy of 96.0482. „Object-Oriented Analysis, Science Design and programming of Hibrid Systems” Professional Membership Member of State Graduation Commission of Riga Technical University in Division of Applied Computer Science Head of Bachelor Studies in the Division of Applied Computer Science Member and Scientific Secretary of Counsil of Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Member of Organizational Committee of Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering Head of RTU Student Scientific and Technical Conference in Section of Applied Computer Science Member of Academic Assembly of Riga Technical University Scientific Secretary of regular scientific seminars “Datorization, Intelligence, Technology, Formalization” Member of Organizational Committee of the Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University Editor of yearly Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University
Professional Activities
Software development project “Development of Punishment Register”, stage of information system analysis, definition of software requirements (Sponsor – Information Center of Ministry of the Interior, “ABC Software”Ltd.) Software development project „FiLat”, stage of information system analysis, definition of
45 software requirements (Sponsor “Herbalaif” product distributor in Latvia) Software Development project „LatviaTours”, stage of software design documentation (Sponsor - „PF” Ltd.) Software development project “Wanted Transport”, stage of information system analysis, definition of software requirements (Sponsor – Information Center of Ministry of the Interior) Software development project „AutoTest”, project management, stage of information system analysis and design (Sponsor “AUTO PRIEKS” Ltd.) Software development project “Driving School Administration”, project management, (Sponsor “AUTO PRIEKS” Ltd.)
Awards and achievements
2005. Appreciation Note of Fond of Education in Latvia “To Education, Science and Culture” 2004.- 2006.: ESF support for young scientist, Project Nr 2004/0002/VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/NP/3.2.3.1/0002/0007 2003.: Prize for Excellence of Latvian Academy of Science for PhD Thesis “Comparison Methodology of Software Development Means” 2003.: Appreciation Note of Riga Technical University 1998. – 2000.: grant of Council of Riga technical University 1997.: Appreciation Note of Fond of Education in Latvia “To Education, Science and Culture” for Master Thesis “Comparison of Advanced Object-Oriented Analysis Methods” 1997.: honours degree (diploma with distinctions) – M.sc.ing. 1995. – 1997.: consolation prizes of “SWH for Education, Science and Culture” 1992: Gold medal (diploma with distinctions), graduation from secondary school
Publications 1. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M., Pavlova N. „Principles of Model Driven Architecture in Knowledge Modeling for the Task of Study Program Evaluation”, Databases and Information Systems V, by IOS Press in the series "Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications", 2007 (in press) 2. Vinogradova V., Kirikova M., Nikiforova O. “Knowledge Flow Oriented Curriculum Development”, The 47th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 12-13, Riga, Latvia, 2006 (in press) 3. Chukina Ye., Pavlova N., Nikiforova O. “Platform Independent Model in the Framework of MDA”, The 47th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 12-13, Riga, Latvia, 2006 (in press) 4. Grigorjevs J., Nikiforova O. “Specific Tested Features of Embedded Systems”, The 47th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 12-13, Riga, Latvia, 2006 (in press)
46 5. Nikiforova O., Pavlova N., Gills M. „Analysis of Activities in Software Testing: Theory and Practice”, Proceedings of 7.Conference of Latvian IT companies, 24.05.2006., Riga, Latvia 6. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M., Pavlova N. „Two-Hemisphere Driven Approach: Application for Knowledge Modeling”, In proceedings of the Seventh IEEE International Baltic Conference on DB and IS (BalticDB&IS'2006), O. Vasilecas, J. Eder, A. Caplinskas (Eds.), pp. 244-250, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2006 7. Nikulshins V., Nikiforova O., Sukovskis U. „Analysis of Activities Covered by Software Engineering Discipline”, Databases and Information Systems, Seventh International Baltic Conference on Databases and Information Systems, Communications, Materials of Doctoral Consortium, O. Vasilecas, J. Eder, A. Caplinskas (Eds.), pp. 130- 138, VGTU Press „Technika” scientific book No 1290, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2006 8. Pavlova N., Nikiforova O. “Formalization of Two-Hemisphere Model Driven Approach in the Framework of MDA”, Proceedings of the 9th Conference on Information Systems Implementation and Modelling, Czech Republic, Prerov, MARQ, Jaroslav Zendulka (Ed.), pp.105-112, 24-26 of April, 2006 9. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M., Sukovskis U. „ Two Hemisphere Model Driven Architecture for Knowledge Map Development in the Task of Study Program Analysis”, The 46th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 13-14, Riga, Latvia, 2005, published in the 5th Series “Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 26, 2006, pp. 112-123 10. Nikiforova O., Kuzmina M., Pavlova N. „Formal Development of Platform Independent Model in the Framework of MDA: Myth or Reality”, The 46th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 13-14, Riga, Latvia, 2005, published in the 5th Series “Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 26, 2006, pp.42-53 11. Buzdins D., Nikiforova O. „Essential Requirements for Composition of Pattern System”, The 46th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 13-14, Riga, Latvia, 2005, published in the 5th Series “Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 26, 2006, pp. 78-88 12. Nikulshin V., Nikiforova O. “Software Development Teams Organization”, The 46th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 13-14, Riga, Latvia, 2005, published in the 5th Series “Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 26, 2006, pp. 54-65 13. Grigorjevs J., Nikiforova O. “Unit testing of real time systems”, The 46th Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, October 13-14, Riga, Latvia, 2005, published in the 5th Series “Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 26, 2006, pp. 66-77 14. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M., Wojtkowski W. „Role of Models in Knowledge Transfer during OO Software Development”, Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases XVII, Kiyoki Y., Henno J., Jaakkola H., Kangassalo H., IOS Press, pp. 156-171 15. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M., Wojtkowski W. „Role of Models in Knowledge Transfer during OO Software Development”, Proceedings of the 15th European-Japanese Conference on Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases, May 16-19, 2005, Tallinn, Estonia, pp. 305-320
47 16. Pavlova N., Nikiforova O. „An Overview of Advanced Approaches for Construction of Platform-Independent System Model”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, Riga, Latvia, 2005, pp. 156- 168 17. Grigorjevs J., Nikiforova O. „Testing Process Adjustment for Real Time Systems”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, Riga, Latvia, 2005, pp. 229-241 18. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M. “Two-Hemisphere Model Driven Approach: Engineering Based Software Development”, CAiSE 2004 16th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering June 7-11, Proceedings, pp. 219-233, 2004 Riga, Latvia 19. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M. “Enabling Problem Domain Knowledge Transformation during Object Oriented Software Development”, Constructing the Ifrastructure for the Knowledge Economy, Methods and Tools, Theory and Structure, Linger H., Fisher J., Wotkowski W., Wojtkowski W.G., Zupančič J., Vigo K., Arnold J. (Eds.), Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publshers, pp. 481-493, 25-27 August 2003 20. Pavlova N., Nikiforova O. “Review of information flows during object oriented system modelling”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 4th thematic issue, pp. 109-115, 2003, Riga, Latvia 21. Ivanovs M., Nikiforova O. “Object-Oriented Design of Electronic Commerce Systems”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 4th thematic issue, pp. 155-166, 2003, Riga, Latvia, in Latvian 22. Nikiforova O., Kirikova M. “Enabling Problem Domain Knowledge Transformation during Object Oriented Software Development”, Scientific Proceedings of Conference on Information System Development, ISD’2003, Melbourne, Australia, 25-27 August 2003 23. Nikiforova O., Osis J., Sukovskis U.. “Integrated Intelligent System for Software Development Process”, Materials of the Information Days on Open Platforms for Software and Services, organized by Unit D3 Software Technologies and Distributed Systems, Directorate General Information Society of the European Commission, Brussels, 4-5 June 2003, pp.6. 24. Nikiforova O. “General Framework for Object-Oriented Software Development Process”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 3rd thematic issue, pp.132-144, 2002, Riga, Latvia 25. Nikiforova O., Sukovskis U. “Framework for comparison of System Modelling Tools”, In proceedings of Fifth IEEE International Baltic Workshop on DB and IS, BalticDB&IS'2002, Vol. 1, pp. 63-70, Tallinn, Estonia, 2002 26. Nikiforova O. “Comparison Methodology of Software Development Means”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 2nd thematic issue, pp. 42-52, 2001, Riga, Latvia 27. Ivasiuta O. “Applying the UML to Business System Modelling”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 1st thematic issue, pp. 26-32, 2000, Riga, Latvia 28. Ivasiuta O. “General Aspects of Process Modelling for System Development Methodologies”, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, 1st thematic issue, pp. 19-25, 2000, Riga, Latvia
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Vineta MINKĒVIČA (1967) Name, Surname, Year of birth
RTU, Institute of Information Technology, Assistant Professor Affiliation and position
Mob. tel.: 29607165, e-mail: [email protected] Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Faculty of physics and mathematics, 1985 – 1991 Applied Mathematician Latvian University mathematics Faculty of physics and mathematics, 1996 -1996 Mathematics Master of mathe-
49 Latvian University matics (1996) Faculty of automatics and computer 1992 – 1996 Mathematics Doctor of mathe- facilities, Riga Technical University matics (1998) Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 2005 - Riga Technical University, Institute of Assistant professor Information Technology, Department of Management Information Technologies 1999 – 2005 Riga Technical University, Institute of Assistant professor Information Technology, Department of Parallel: operations research 2002 – 2005 Baltic Russian Institute 1999- 2002 Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship 1996 – 1999 Riga Technical University, Institute of Lecturer Information Technology, Department of operations research Parallel: Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy Department of Economics and Entrepreneur ship 1995–1996 Riga Technical University, Institute of Lecturer Information Technology, Profile Institute of Mathematical Statistics 1991 - 1995 Riga Technical University, Department of Assistant Applied Mathematics Were spent lectures also in other high schools: Riga Stradiņš University, Latvian Banking Institution of Higher Education, School of Business Administration Turiba. Teaching experience and courses 2002 - g.g. Project risk management, practical project management, queuing systems, management science, mathematical processing of statistical data, financial investment, introduction in logistic, introduction in operations research, introduction in project management, higher mathematics, probability theory and mathematical statistics, mathematics in economy, methods of acceptance managerial decisions.
1996 -2002 Queuing systems, game theory, economic process Markov analysis, inventory management, mathematics in economy, elements of operations research, market models in mathematics, financial mathematics, statistics, mathematical statistics, project management.
1991 –1996 higher mathematics, probability theory, mathematical statistics Professional interests Stochastic systems behavior and stability conditions research. Doctor's work – Averaging and stability of differential equations with Markov impulse switchings Projects Year (from – to) Sponsor Project Post
50 2005. – 2008.g. ESF „ RTU studiju programmas Project team member „Informācijas tehnoloģija” restrukturizācija un integrācija Eiropas izglītības telpā” 2006. – 2008.g. ESF „ RTU akadēmisko bakalauru Project team member studiju programmas “Datorsistēmas” datorzinātnes pamatkursu pilnveidošana” Professional Membership Member of Latvian Mathematical Society Professional Activities Improvement of professional skill: 1994. “Computer Intensive Statistical Methods”. University of Linchping (Sweden) 1998. g Technical University in Karlsruhe (Germany) Other activities: 2002 - g.g. Secretary of RTU DITF ITI council 2002 - g.g. Secretary of RTU DITF ITI final work presentation commission Publications M. Buiķis, V. Minkēviča, Svārstības impulsu sistēmās ar Markova pārslēgumiem (1994), 35. RTU Zinātniskās un tehn. Konferences materiāli 38-39. lpp. M. Buiķis, V. Minkēviča, Oscilējošas sistēmas gadījuma perturbācijas (1995), 36. RTU Zinātniskās un tehn. Konferences materiāli 34-35. lpp. V. Minkēviča, Stability of the linear differential systems with Markov impulse switchings (1996), Proceedings of the Latvian Probability Seminar p.28-46. V. Minkēviča, Averaging and stability of quasi-linear functional differential equations with Markov impulse switchings (1997), 2. Latvijas Matemātikas konferences tēžu krājums 48-49 lpp. V. Minkēviča, Averaging and stability of quasi-linear functional differential equations with Markov impulse switchings (1998), Journ. Modern aspects of Management Science. An. Matvejevs, V.Minkēviča, Kvazilineāra diferenciālvienādojuma ar Markova parametriem stabilitāte (2001, aug.), II Latvijas Zinātnieku kongresa tēžu krājums. An. Matvejevs, V.Minkēviča, Otrās kārtas kvazilineāru kontroles sistēmu stohastiskā stabilitāte. (2001, okt.), RTU 42. starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences datorzinātnes sekcijas materiāli. 36-38lpp. An. Matvejevs, V.Minkēviča, Frekvenču fāzu autoregulēšanas sistēmas stohastiskā stabilitāte. (2001), RTU zinātnisko rakstu krājums. Datorzinātne. 120-124lpp. Bremze E., Matvejevs A., Minkevica V., Private Pension Fund Additional Capital Valuation in Real Time Condition, (2002, sept.), Proceedings on 2nd Conference in Actuarial Science&Finance on Samos, Karlovassi, Greece. pp. 37-38. V. Minkeviča, Asymptotic analysis of quasi-linear functional differential equations, (2004, febr.), Proceedings on 3rd International Conference APLIMAT, Slovak University of Tehnology in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. pp. 695-700. V. Minkevica, K. Sadurskis., Stohastic model of an adaptive Samuel-Marshall type single component market, (2005, june), Proceedings on 12th International Conference on ANALYTICAL and STOCHASTIC MODELLING TECHNIQUES and APPLICATIONS, Riga, Latvia.
51 Ģ. Vulfs, V. Minkēviča, Ievads spēļu teorijā: lekcijas operāciju pētīšanā., RTU, 1997. V. Minkēviča, A. Pola, Apmācības sistēmas izveide elektroniskā vidē. (2002), Liepājas Pedagoģijas Augstskolas starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli.
Jānis STIRNA (1969) Name, Surname, Year of birth
RTU docents, Jönköping University, assistant professor Affiliation and position
[email protected], +46 70 666 33 22 Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Technical University 1987 – 1995 Computer Science MSc Royal Institute of Technology 1996 – 2001 Computer and PhD Systems Sciences Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 2006. – Jönköping University Assistant professor 1990. – Information Technology Institute, RTU Laboratory assistant, lecturer, senior lecturer, docent 1996. – 2006. Royal Institute of Technology Doctoral student, senior lecturer, research fellow Teaching experience and courses RTU: System analysis and development Stockholm School of Economics IT and Organizations Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University: Analysis and modeling of systems for communication and co-operation Object Oriented Analysis and Design Knowledge and Software Reuse Supervisor of two doctoral students, one defended - Theresia Olsson-Neve, Capturing and Analyzing Emotions to Support Organizational Learning: The Affect Based Learning Matrix, PhD Thesis, Stockholm University, ISBN 91-7155-305-3 Jönköping University: Enterprise Modeling Professional interests Enterprise Modeling, Knowledge Management, Requirements Engineering, CASE tools Projects Year (from – Sponsor Project Post
52 to) 1994. – 1997. EC, ESPRIT F3 - From Fuzzy to Formal (No Researcher 6612), 1996. – 1997. EC, ESPRIT ELKD - Electrical Knowledge Researcher Development, (No R20818) 1997. – 2000. EC, ESPRIT RENOIR – Requirements Researcher Engineering Network Of International cooperating Research groups - a network of excellence, (No 20.800) 1997.—2000. EC, ESPRIT ELEKTRA - Electrical Enterprise Co-author of the Knowledge for Transforming project proposal, Applications (No 22927), Researcher 2000. – 2003. EC, IST HyperKnowledge – Hypermedia Co-author of the programme and Pattern Based Knowledge project proposal, Management for Smart Researcher, Organisations (No IST-2000- workpackage 28401), IST leader 2002. - EC, IST INTEROP – Interoperability Researcher programme Research for Networked Enterprises Applications and Software, Network of Excellence, no.508011 2004. – 2006. VINNOVA, EKLär – Efficient Knowledge Author of the Sweden Management and Learning in project proposal, Knowledge Intensive researcher, Organisations workpackage leader 2005. - 2009 SIDA/Sarec, Exchange Programme between Co-author of the Sweden Stockholm University and project proposal, Makerere University (Uganda) project, project manager 2005.- 2006. EC, eTen EPOS – E-procurement Optimised Co-author of the programme System for the Healthcare project proposal, Marketplace, (no 517390) researcher, workpackage leader 2006. – 2007. EC, IST MAPPER –Model-based Adaptive researcher, Programme Product and Process Engineering, workpackage (No 016527) leader 2006. - 2009 KK-stiftelsen, InfoFlow – Information Logistics researcher, Sweden for SME: Improving information workpackage flow based on information demand leader patterns Professional Membership CAiSE Committee member Professional Activities Program Committee member: CAiSE’04, CAiSE’05, CAiSE’06, CAiSE’07, Baltic
53 DB&IS*06, BIR’05, BIR’06, EMSISE’03, Promote-IT’03, Promote-IT’04, Promote-IT’05. Program co-chair: CAiSE’04 Evaluator of project proposals for the FP6 IST Programme, EC and KK-stiftelsen, Sweden Publications Persson, A., Stirna J., (2006) How to transfer a KM approach to an organization – a set of patterns and anti-patterns, to appear in proceedings of PAKM’2006, Vienna, Austria, Springer Lagerquist, I., Lindmark M., Stirna J., Nyfjord J., (2006) Adoption of Agile Development in Practice: a Qualitative Inquiry, in Communications of EuroSPI2006 Niehaves, B., Stirna J., (2006) Enterprise Modelling Support for Implementing Balanced Scorecards Within Public Administrations, in Communications of EGov2006, Krakow, Poland Niehaves, B., Stirna J., (2006) Participative Enterprise Modelling for Balanced Scorecard Implementation, in proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Gothenburg, Sweden, June 2006 Aggestam, L., Persson A., Stirna J., (2006) Building Knowledge Repositories With Enterprise Modelling and Patterns – From Theory to Practice, in proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Gothenburg, Sweden, June 2006 Persson, A., Stirna J. (eds.), (2004) Advanced Information Systems Engineering, 16th International Conference, CAiSE 2004, Riga, Latvia, June 7-11, 2004, Proceedings, Springer LNCS 3084, ISBN 3-540-22151-4 Fomin, V, Stirna J., Mikelsons J. (2004) eGovernment and eDemocracy for all: a call for participation in an international interdisciplinary research project, Global Cities Dialogue Workshop, Baltic IT&T’2004 Conference Kapenieks, A, Stirna J., Mikelsons J, (2003) Patterns for Knowledge, in European e- business Showcases, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, ISBN 92-894-5057-6 Stirna, J., Persson, A., Dulle, H., Hatzenbichler, G. and Strutz, G. (2003), Introducing a Pattern Based Knowledge Management Approach - the Verbundplan Case, The Fourth International Workshop on Theory and Applications of Knowledge Management (TAKMA 2003), Prague, Czech Republic, September 2003, in Proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications (DEXA’03), 1529- 4188/03, IEEE Persson, A. and Stirna, J. (2003), The EKP approach to building organisational memories – experiences from two EU projects, in Eder, J. and Welzer, T. (Eds.), CAiSE' 03 Forum – Information Systems for a Connected Society, The 15th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, Klagenfurt/Velden, Austria 16-20 June, 2003, pp. 185- 188, ISBN 86-435-0549-8 Stirna J., Steins K. (eds.) (2002) Proceeding of the Doctoral Consortium of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2002), Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia, vol. 5/9, ISSN 1407-7493 Stirna, J. and Persson A., (2002), Creating an Organisational Memory Through Integration of Enterprise Modelling, Patterns, and Hypermedia: The HyperKnowledge Approach, In 11th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2002), Riga, Latvia, 12-14 September 2002, Proceedings, Kirikova M, Grundspenkis J., Wojtkowski W., Wojtkowski G.W., Wrycza S. (eds.), Kluwer, ISBN 0-306-47698-3 Persson, A. and Stirna J. (2002) Training Material: The Integrated HyperKnowledge KM Approach, deliverable D4, IST Programme project HyperKnowledge -- Hypermedia and Pattern Based Knowledge Management for Smart Organisations, project no. IST-2000-
54 28401, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Stirna J. (2001) The Influence of Intentional and Situational Factors on Enterprise Modelling Tool Acquisition in Organisations, PhD Thesis, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, ISSN 1101-8526 Bubenko J.A. jr, Persson A., Stirna J. (2001) User Guide of the Knowledge Management Approach Using Enterprise Knowledge Patterns, deliverable D3, IST Programme project HyperKnowledge -- Hypermedia and Pattern Based Knowledge Management for Smart Organisations, project no. IST-2000-28401, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Kaindl H., Hatzenbichler G., Kapenieks A., Persson A., Stirna J., Strutz G. (2001) User Needs for Knowledge Management, deliverable D1, IST Programme project HyperKnowledge - Hypermedia and Pattern Based Knowledge Management for Smart Organisations, project no. IST-2000-28401, Siemens AG Österreich, Austria Persson, A. and Stirna J. (2001) An explorative study into the influence of business goals on the practical use of Enterprise Modelling methods and tools, In Tenth International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2001), Royal Holloway, University of London, 5-7 September 2001, Kluwer Stirna J., Mikelsons J., Kalnins J.R., Kapenieks A., Jirgensons G. (2001) A HyperKnowledge Project for the Riga City Council, Baltic IT&T Review, Nr 3(22) Persson A., Stirna, J. (2001), Why Enterprise Modelling? -- An Explorative Study Into Current Practice, CAiSE’01, Conference on Advanced Information System Engineering, Springer ISBN 3-540-42215-3 Persson A., Stirna, J. (2001) , An explorative study into the influence of business goals on the practical use of Enterprise Modelling methods and tools, Technical report no HS-IDA- TR-01-001, University of Skövde, Sweden Zaharova S. and Stirna J., (2000), Using Organisational Patterns as a Technique for Knowledge Management, 5th CAiSE/IFIP8.1 International Workshop on Evaluation of Modeling Methods in Systems Analysis and Design (EMMSAD'00), Keng Siau (ed.) Rolland C., Stirna J., Prekas N., Loucopoulos P., Grosz G., Persson A., (2000) Evaluating a Pattern Approach as an Aid for the Development of Organisational Knowledge: An Empirical Study, CAiSE’00, Conference on Advanced Information System Engineering, B.Wangler (Ed.), Springer, ISBN3-540-67630-9 Stirna J. (1999), Managing Enterprise Modelling Tool Acquisition Process, The First International Workshop on Enterprise Management and Resource Planning Systems, (eds.) J.Eder, N.Maiden, M.Missikoff, Istituto di Analisi dei Sistemi ed Informatica, Italy Stirna J. (1999), An Approach for Selecting Strategy for Enterprise Modelling Tool Acquisition, The Workshop on Futures in Information Systems and Software Engineering, (ed.) B.Lundberg, Stockholm, Sweden Brash D., Prekas N., Persson A., Stirna J., (1999) Molière: ESI Knowledge Base Specification, vol. I and II, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Brash, D. and J. Stirna (1999). Patterns for Inter-Organisational Knowledge Sharing, proceedings of SIGCPR 1999 Conference on Managing Organizational Knowledge for Strategic Advantage: The Key Role of Information Technology and Personnel, ISBN I- 581 13-063-5/99/04 Stirna J. (1999). Choosing a Strategy for Enterprise Modelling Tool Acquisition, Licentiate of Engineering thesis, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, ISSN 1101-8526 Bergenheim, A., A. Persson, D. Brash, J. A. J. Bubenko, P. Burman, C. Nellborn and J.
55 Stirna (1998). CAROLUS - System Design Specification for Vattenfall, Vattenfall AB, Råcksta, Sweden Bergenheim, A., A. Persson, D. Brash, J. A. J. Bubenko, P. Burman, C. Nellborn and J. Stirna (1998). FREJA - Evaluated Design for Vattenfall. Vattenfall AB, Råcksta, Sweden Brash, D., J. Stirna and J. A. Bubenko, Jr (1998). Generic Patterns: The Silver Bullet? Department of Computer and Systems Science, KTH/SU, Electrum 212, S-16440, Kista, Sweden. Bubenko, J. A., jr, D. Brash and J. Stirna (1998). EKD User Guide. Dept. of Computer and Systems Science, KTH and Stockholm University, Electrum 212, S-16440, Kista, Sweden. Stirna, J. (1998). Towards a Strategy for Development of an Enterprise Modelling Tool- Set. CAiSE*98 5th Doctoral Consortium an Advanced Information Systems Engineering, Pisa, Italy, ETH, Global Information Systems Research Group, Zurich, CH-8092, Switzerland. Bergenheim, A., K. Wedin, M. Waltré, J. A. Bubenko, Jr, D. Brash and J. Stirna (1997). BALDER – Initial Requirements Model for Vattenfall. Stockholm, Vattenfall AB Stirna J. (1995). Enterprise Modelling Tool Development, Masters Thesis, Information Technology Institute, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
Jans ŠLIHTE (1953) Name, Surname, Year of birth
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, Informatics department director Affiliation and position
[email protected], Mobile phone: +371 9283270, Office phone: +371 7095595 Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Technical University 1983. – 1988. Doctor of engineering Riga Technical University 1971. – 1976. electronic Engineer computation engineer Riga 1.secondary school 1969. – 1971. Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 04.1999. Ministry of Finance of the Republic Informatics department of Latvia director, State civil service Civil servant status 07.2000. Information society National Secretary committee 04. – 11.1999. “State Information network agency ” State authority 1992. – 1999. RTU Director of Computer network 1991. till now RTU Assistant professor 1978. – 1991. RTU Research associate 1976. – 1978. RTU Engineer
56 1972. – 1976. RTU Tester Teaching experience and courses Lectures about Information technologies and computer network projection in Riga Technical University and Latvia University. Professional interests Information Technology and Computer Networks specialized project of computer systems, computer network project, multimedia network and information technologies apply states, concern organization administration, electronic autograph, Information system security. Awards and achievements
Vienna technical University 1989. – 1990.
Professional Membership Expert of computer systems in projects tender committees and concern quality systems audit. Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia Information technology board member. Integrated State Information systems supervisory committee member. National program “Informatics” co-ordination committee member. EU Program “e-Content” Program committee member. Professional Activities 04.2002 - SAP50 mySAP.com Technical, SAP University 02.2000 - Ethernet Network Analysis, Internet work Analysis & Troubleshooting, TCP/IP Network Analysis & Troubleshooting Using Sniffer Pro for Windows, Network Associates University 12.1999 - Information systems project management, RITI Directional psychology, State Administration School. Publications Participation in International conferences, seminars and exposition in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, England. Author of 49 scientific publications. Other information Important projects: Riga Technical University integrated voice/data network and administrative informative system, Latvian educational system information projects, LATNET/LANET computer network, Latvian scientific library information network, Integrated state information system. The unified information system of securing Financial and fiscal politics, SAP implementation.
57 Artis TEILĀNS (1964) Name, Surname, Year of birth
Riga Technical University, Assistant professor Affiliation and position
Address: 5, Vidus prosp. LV-5001, Ogre, Latvia Telephone: +371 26529669 Contact information
Education Educational institution Year (from – Area Degree to) Riga Technical University 1999 Engineering Doctor of sciences Engineering sciences University of Latvia 1996 IT Master of Computer sciences Riga Technical University, 1983-1990 Automatic and Engineer Faculty of Automatic and Remote Control Computing Work experience Year (from –to) Affiliation Post 1990-1992 Riga Technical University Engineer 1992- onwards DATI Exigen Group (Previous names – Project manager(From the SWH Rīga; SIS; DATI.) beginning was programmer and system analyst) 2000- onwards Riga Technical University (By contract) Assistant professor 2002- onwards Rezeknes Augstskola (Rezekne Higher Assistant professor Education Institution), (Elected in 2006) Teaching experience and courses I worked out and teach courses in Riga Technical University: 1. System Object-oriented modelling (from 2002) 2. Software development technologies (from 2006) As well I worked out and teach courses in Rezeknes Augstskola: 1. System Object-oriented modelling (Engineers programme, from 2002) 2. System Analysis (Master studies, from 2006) 3. Software Engineering (Master studies, from 2006) Professional interests Modelling and simulation of large scale systems. Development technologies of large scale information systems Projects Year (from – Sponsor Project Post to) 2003-2005 State of Victoria, Housing_N – Large Scale Developers group Australia. Information System for team leader maintenance of properties.
58 Project owner: DATI 2002-2003 Anite Public Anite_Images – Improvement of Project leader Sector, UK Document workflow system.
Project owner: DATI 2001-2002 DATI, Latvia BICIS– project management Project leader system Project owner: DATI 1996-2001 International Fugitives support system Technical architect organisation of and developers migration (IOM) group team leader.
Project owner: DATI 1992-1996 Siemens Nixdorf GRADE – Graphical System analyst and Infologistik Reengineering, Analysis and and developer of GmbH, Germany Design Environment (CASE tool) simulation tools
Project owner: SWH Rīga, SIS Professional Membership Member of board of Simulation Society (Latvian) Professional Activities I’m involved in development of large scale information systems. I have special in system modelling and development of simulation tools. I’m involved in teaching of students for system analysis and system modelling using CASE tools. Publications Last 6 years I was involved mainly in development of commercial projects. I have one publication younger then 6 years (In Latvian): 1. Meirāns I, Teilāns A., Musatovs J. Mūsdienu programmēšanas tehnoloģiju piesaiste IT studiju programmu kursiem. Tautsaimniecības attīstības iespējas un problēmas, Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli, Rēzekne, 2006, 448-452 lpp. My significant publications that are older then 6 years: 2. Janis Osis, Yuri Merkuryev, Egils Ginters, Artis Teilans. Object-Oriented Modelling and Simulation Using “LATISS”. Proceedings of the 22nd Conference of the ASU. 1996, Clermont-Ferrand, France. P.137-143. 3. Uldis Sukovskis, Ojars Krasts, Arnis Kleins, Vita Zviedre, Artis Teilans. Simulation Approach and Modeling Tool for Large Scale Systems: REGISTRATOR Simulators International XIII. Proceedings of the 1996 Simulation Multiconference. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, April 8-11, 1996. P.134-135. 4. I.Bočkāns, I.Bluķe, I.Dreika, I.Krēsliņa, A.Lauciņš, J.Merkurjevs, G.Nadziņa, D.Papāns, T.Safonova, J.Stripa, A.Teilāns Koncepcija un Metodika Veselības Apdrošināšanas Ieviešanai Latvijas Republikā. Nodaļa - “Veselības apdrošināšanas sistēmas modelēšana”. Latvijas Veselības stratēģijas centrs, Rīga, 1992.gada 1.jūnijs.
59 76-82 lpp. 5. Y.Merkuryev, G.Merkuryeva, A.Teilans. Expert Simulation System For Manufacturing Processes. Proceedings of the 1991 Summer Computer Simulation Conference. July 22-24, 1991 Hyatt Regency, Baltimore. P. 405 - 408. 6. Yuri Merkuryev, Artis Teilans. Object-Oriented Modelling and Simulation of Large Scale Systems. Proceedings of the 8th IFAC International Symposium on “Large Scale Systems: Theory and Applications – LSS’98”, July 15-17, 1998, Patras, Greece. P. 822- 827. 7. Janis Osis, Uldis Sukovskis, Artis Teilans. Business Process Modelling and Simulation Based on Topological Approach. Proceedings of the 9th European Simulation Symposium on “Simulation in Industry”, October 19-23, 1997, Passau, Germany.P. 496-500.
60 Appendix 3. Description of the Study Courses
A . COMPULSORY COURSES
DOP418 InformationKP1 TehcnologyL2 PE 3ProjectLab. Management4 CW5 TE6 Course size 4.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 1 E Faculty: Jānis Grabis RTU assoc. prof., Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: The project oriented approach is widely used in the information technology sector. New information technology products and solutions are developed and deployed as unique projects. Successful implementation of projects requires knowledge about both technical and organizational aspects of project management.
The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge about management of Information Technology (IT) projects with emphasis on project management during all stages of software development, cost estimation of the IT projects and project management according to software engineering quality requirements. The students are also required to apply their theoretical knowledge in applied project management and to master utilization of advanced features of project management software. List of literature: 1. Hong, D. (1998), Software Cost Estimation, Technical Report, University of Calgary. http://pages.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~hongd/SENG/621/report2.html. 2. Murch, R. (2001), Project Management: Best Practices for IT Professionals, Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River. 3. Paulk, C. M. (1996), A Comparison of ISO 9001 and the Capability Maturity Model for Software, Carnegie Mellon University. 4. http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/94.reports/94.tr.012.html 5. Project Management Institute (2001), A guide to the project management body of knowledge, Automated Graphics Systems: White Plains.
1 Kredit point, 2 Lecture 3 Practical exercises 4 Laboratory 5 Course work 6 Type of Examination
61 DOP401 Management Information Systems and Networks
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 1 E Faculty: Jānis Grabis RTU asoc.profesors, Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: Commercially available enterprise information systems are often used in implementation and automation of enterprise business processes. Varieties of enterprise systems are available and information technology specialists are required to select systems fitting customer requirements and to implement these systems. Main topics covered in the course are business process modeling, application of ERP, workflow and other enterprise systems in process automation, modification and deployment of enterprise information systems, integration of enterprise information systems and adoption service-oriented computing in enterprise systems. The practical exercises deal with technologies for modification of enterprise systems. The objective of the course is to master main principles of enterprise information systems, their deployment and modification. Main tasks of the course are developing understanding of selection and implementation of enterprise information systems, proving knowledge about recent developments in enterprise information systems and teaching practical skills in deploying enterprise applications.
List of literature: 1. Curran, T.A., Ladd, A. (2000), SAP R/3 Business Blueprint, Prentice Hall PTR. 2. O’Leary, D.E (2000), Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Cambridge University Press.
Software Microsoft Dynamixc AX Microsoft Biztalk Server Lotus Notus
DOP458 Project Risk Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0 E
Faculty: Vineta Minkēviča RTU docents, Dr. math. WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are:
62 Project Risk Management includes the processes concerned with identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risk. It includes maximizing the results of positive events and minimizing the consequences of adverse events. Course provides an overview of the following major processes: Risk Identification-determining which risks are likely to affect the project and documenting the characteristics of each. Risk Quantification-evaluating risks and risk interactions to assess the range of possible project outcomes. Risk Response Development-defining enhancement steps for opportunities and responses to threats. Risk Response Control-responding to changes in risk over the course of the project. These processes interact with each other and with the processes in the other knowledge areas as well. Each process may involve effort from one or more individuals or groups of individuals based on the needs of the project. Each process generally occurs at least once in every project phase.
List of literature: 1. Uzulāns, J. Projektu vadība: - Rīga, J.L.V., 2004. 2. Pettere, G., Voronova, I. Riski uzņēmējdarbībā un to vadība – Rīga, Rasa ABC, 2004. 3. Riska vadības rokasgrāmata / J. Šuškevica, R. Šmebelis, D. Golko...[u.c.] – Rīga, Dienas Bizness, 2005. 4. Project Risk Management Guidelines / D.F. Cooper, S. Grey, G, Raymond ... [etc.]. – UK: John Wiley and Sons, LTD., 2003. 5. A Guide to the project management Body of Knowledge. PMBOK guide 2000. Project Management Institute. 6. „A Landscape of Risk Project Risk Management. ©1999, Pittman Consulting Pty. Ltd. 7. Risk Analysis and Management for Projects, Thomas Telford, London 1998 8. Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project. Tom Kendrick. 2003, United States. 9. Bernstein, Peter L., Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk,John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, USA, 1998. 10. Bedford, Tim, and Roger Cooke, Probabilistic Risk Analysis: Foundations and Methods, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2001. 11. Cooper, Dale, Chris Chapman, Risk Analysis for Large Projects: Models, Methods, and Cases, John Wiley, Chichester, 1987. 12. Burke, R. (2001), Project Management: Planning & Control Techniques (3rd), John Wiley: New York. 13. Project Risk Management: An Essential Tool For Managing And Controlling Projects by D. van Well-Stam, F. Lindenaar, S. van Kinderen, B.P. van den Bunt 14. „ A Risk Management Standard © AIRMIC, ALARM, IRM: 2002. http://www.theirm.org/publications/documents/Risk_Management_Standard_030820.pdf 15. „ Risk Assessment”. ICE Management Board and Commercial Management Board. www.ice.org.uk 16. „Project Risk Management Procedures”. Canadian Risk Technologies. www.canrisk.com 17. „ Project Risk Management Handbook”. Office of Project Management Process Improvement. www.dot.ca.gov/hq/projmgmt 18. „Process for Analyzing and Managing Project Risk”. Quality Assurance Guidelines For Projects in Texas State Agencies. https://www.dir.state.tx.us/eod/qa/risk/index.htm 19. Using quantitative risk analysis to support strategic decisions. David T. Hulett, Ph.D. www.projectrisk.com 20. Robert Tusler, .An Overview of Project Risk Management., 29 July 1996, URL: http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rtusler/project/riskprin.html
63 21. Continuous Risk Management Guidebook – USA: Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute: www.sei.cmu.edu/risk/index.html. . 22. Caltrans - Project Management - Guidance - Risk Management. http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/projmgmt/guidance_prmhb.htm. 23. DIR - Guidelines Analyzing and Managing Project Risk. http://www.dir.state.tx.us/eod/qa/risk/. 24. Project Risk Analysis: http://www.intaver.com/riskyprojectprof.html 25. Project Risk Management: http://www.oit.nsw.gov.au/pages.asp? CAT=764&ID=796
DOP500 System Analysis and Design
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 4.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 0 E
Faculty: Ģirts Vulfs RTU profesors, Dr.sc.ing Jānis Stirna RTU docents, Ph.D. WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: System analysis and design is employed to identify information needed to support efficient operations of organizations and to develop appropriate information systems. The objective of this course is to overview processes of system analysis and design and to learn methodologies, methods and tools used in systems analysis and design. Main topics covered in the course are importance of information in organizations, identification of information processing inefficiencies, initiation of system development and gathering of requirements, formalization of requirements with emphasis of process modeling, evaluation of alternative system development approaches and main principles of system design.
List of literature: 1. Bubenko J.A., jr., A.Persson and J.Stirna, (2001). D3 Appendix B: EKD User Guide, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden (Download in PDF format, 900 K) http://www.dsv.su.se/%7Ejs/ekd_user_guide.html 2. Agile Modelling, http://www.agilemodeling.com/essays/agileRequirements.htm 3. Hoffer, J. A., George, J. F. and J. S. Valacich (2002), Modern System Analysis & Design (3rd), Prentice Hall. 4. Kenneth E. Kendall, Julie E. Kendall (2004), Systems Analysis and Design (6th), Prentice Hall.
64 DMI544 Technology of Software engineering
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 0 E
Faculty: Artis Teilāns RTU docents, Dr.sc.ing The objective and the tasks of the course are: Upon completion of this course, students will have the ability to: Plan development of simple system. Create UML use-case and class diagrams which models aspects of the domain and software architecture. Create UML sequence diagrams and state machines that correctly model system behaviour. Use configuration management tools effectively, and apply change management process properly. Apply a design patterns, frameworks, architectures and middleware technologies in designing of software Use reverse engineering techniques to recapture the design of software Analyse requirements to determine appropriate testing strategies. Design and implement comprehensive test plans. Conduct reviews and inspections.
List of literature: Roger S Pressman, R.S. Pressman and Associates. Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach, 6/e. ISBN:0072853182, McGraw-Hill, 2005 Ian Sommerville. Software Engineering, 7th Edition, ISBN: 0321210263, Addison Wesley, 2004 Ian Sommerville and Pete Sawyer. Requirements Engineering: A Good Practice Guide, ISBN: 0471974447, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2004 Gerald Kotonya and Ian Sommerville. Requirements Engineering: Processes and Techniques, ISBN: 0471972088, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1998
DOP415 Design Laboratory (supplementary course)
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 4.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 0 E
Faculty: Ģirts Vulfs RTU profesors, Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: Qualification paper. Defining the writing tasks, design. The literature on writing, internet resource. Principles of academic writing. Project aid, tasks, timetable for writing.
65 Master Thesis Including Project design, implementation and presentation.
List of literature: 1. R.Murray. How to write a Thesis. Open University Press, 2002. 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Technology_Infrastructure_Library#Service_D elivery 3. Office of Government Commerce (2001). Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure Library. The Stationery Office. ISBN 0-11-330017-4.
B . ELECTIVE COURSES
1. SPECIALIZATION COURSES
DPI551 Object-Oriented System Analysis
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 1 E
Faculty: Oksana Ņikiforova RTU asoc.profesors, Dr.sc.ing The objective and the tasks of the course are: System modeling activity is explained at the beginning of the course to show different initial information sources incoming into the stage of system analysis: for business systems - model of business processes; for application systems (or information systems) - model of system use-cases; for technical systems - topological model of system functioning; and for any system - system description in natural language. System analysis model is constructed based on the incoming information and using a notational conventions of unified modeling language UML. System conceptual model and detailed analysis of system application logic is discussed in the course. Great attention is spared to identification and definition of system classes.
List of literature: N Autors Nosaukums Izdevniecība Gads N 1 Rogues P. UML in Practice : The Art of Translation from 2004 Modeling Software Systems French language Demonstrated through Worked edition, Translation Examples and Solutions copyright John Wiley & Sons 2 Filev A., Loton T., Professional UML with Visual Wiley Publishing 2003 McNeish K., Studio .NET Schoellmann B., Slater J., Wu C.G. 3 Dennis A., Wixom Systems Analysis and Design with John Wiley & Sons 2005 B.H., UML Version 2.0 : An Object-
66 Oriented Approach 4 Kroll P., Kruchten P. The Rational Unified Process Made Addison-Wesley, 2003 Easy: A Practitioner's Guide to Object Technology Rational Unified Process series 6 Booch G., Unified Modeling Language User Addison-Wesley 2004 Rumbaugh J., Guide, The (2nd Edition) Object Technology Jacobson I. Series
N Autors Nosaukums Izdevniecība Gads N 1 Booch G., Rumbaugh Unified Modeling Language Reference Addison-Wesley, 2005 J., Jacobson I. Manual, The (2nd Edition) Object Technology series 2 Quatrani T. Visual Modeling with Rational Rose Addison-Wesley, 2002 2002 and UML (3rd Edition) Object Technology series 3 Fowler M.. UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Addison-Wesley, 2004 Standard Object Modeling Language, Object Third Edition Technology series 4 Larman C. Applying UML and Patterns: An Prentice –Hall 2002 Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development (3rd Edition) 5 Boggs M., Boggs W. Mastering UML with Rational Rose 2002 SYBEX 2002
DOP513 Data Warehouse Project Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1 E Faculty: Jānis Grabis RTU asoc.profesors, Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: Data warehouses are used to integrate various data available at the enterprise and to present these data in a manner suitable for decision making purposes. Main topics covered are feasibility assessment for data warehousing projects, data warehouse architecture, of-the- shelf components used in development of data warehouses and principles of data modeling characteristic to data warehouses. The objectives of this course are to master the data warehouse development life-cycle and to understand technologies used in data warehousing.
List of literature: 1. Kimball, R., L. Reeves, M. Ross, W. Thornthwaite (1998), The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit, Jonh Wiley: New York. 2. Adelaman, S., L. T. Moss (2000), Data Warehouse Project Management, Addison- Wesley: Boston.
67 Software 1. Microsoft SQL Server 2. Microsoft SQL Management Studio 3. Microsoft Business Intelligence
DOP318 Reliability of information systems
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0 E Faculty: Jans Šlihte docents, Dr.sc.ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Information systems. Information evaluation. Information security classification. System security levels. Network structures and security. Operational systems and security. Firewall. Most popular Internet services and security. Systems braking down classical methods. Planning Internet and Intranet connection.
List of literature: 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_computing 2. http://www.isaca.lv/pasakumi/Referati2001/AL_files/frame.htm 3. http://www.nr.no/~abie/RiskAnalysis.htm 4. http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-30/sp800-30.pdf 5. http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm? Section=COBIT6&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=55&ContentI D=7981 6. http://www.security.govt.nz/sigs/html/chapter3.html 7. http://www.iso17799software.com/ 8. http://www.sans.org/reading_room/whitepapers/incident/? portal=42b085d2c6bcb80502bceb0e572f071b 9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_(computer_security) 10. http://www.imperva.com/application_defense_center/glossary/brute_force.html 11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salami_Technique 12. http://www.pdxtc.com/200110-firewall.htm 13. https://h30046.www3.hp.com/campaigns/2006/events/ps/linux_webinar/images/EAL %20Levels%20v.2.pdf 14. http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/ 15. www.antivirus.lv 16. http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistir/threats/section3_3.html 17. http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/07/21/30OPsecadvise_1.html 18. http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-32/sp800-32.pdf 19. http://www.pcaobus.org/Rules/Rules_of_the_Board/Auditing_Standard_2.pdf 20. http://www.dvi.gov.lv/fpda/files/fpda_audita_rokasgramata.pdf
68 DSP424 Large Databases
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 0 E Faculty: Jānis Eiduks RTU asociētais profesors, Dr.sc.ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Creating of large databases. Managing DBMS processes. Schema objects. Client-server systems. Distributed databases. Tuning memory allocation, input-output, contention. Initialization parameter files. Data dictionary. National language support. Database limits. Operating system management. Instance and its components.
List of literature: 1. C.J. Date. An Introduction to Database systems. Seventh edition. Addison-Wesley, 2000, 938 pp. 2. David M. Kroenke. Eight Edition. Databases Processing. Eighth edition. Prentice Hall, 2003, 800 pp. 3. Hector Garcia-Molina, Jeffrey D. Ullman, Jenifer Widom. Database systems. Prentice Hall, 2002, 1088 pp. 4. William Page, David Austin, Willard Baird II and other. Using Oracle 8/8i. Que Corp., 1999. 5. Stewen Feuerstein, Bill Pribyl. Oracle PL/SQL Programming. O’Reilly, 2002. 6. Don Burleson. Oracle 8 Tuning. Coriolis Group Books, 1998. 7. Mark Gokman, Jonathan Ingram. Oracle 8 Black Book. Coriolis Group Books, 1998. 8. Scott Urman. Oracle 8i. Advanced PL/SQL Programming. McGraw-Hill, 2000. 9. Higo Toledo Jr. Oracle Networking. Oracle Press, 1996. 10. Marci Frohock Garcia, Jamie Reding, Edward Whalen, Steve Adrien DeLuca. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Adminstrator’s Companion. Microsoft, 2000. 11. DBMS Oracle8i Help Information.
DOP514 WEB Programming
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 2 1 0.5 0.5 0 I
Faculty: Jānis Grabis asociētais profesors, Dr.sc.ing. WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: WEB programming is an essential part in developing Internet-based information systems. Main topics covered are overview of WEB development technologies and tools, application of WEB programming in development of information systems, programming in PHP, using PHP together with MySQL and introduction to XML.
69 The objectives of this course are to overview main technologies used in WEB programming, to understand application of these technologies in development of information systems and to learn using PHP and MySQL.
List of literature: 1. Hall, M., L. Brown (2001), Core Web Programming, Prentice Hall 2. Welling, L., L. Thomson (2003), PHP and MySQL Web Development, SAMS. 3. www.w3schools.com
DPI457 Visual Programming
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 1 E
Faculty: Oksana Ņikiforova asoc. profesors, Dr.Sc.Ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: A visual interface as an extension of the object-oriented logic. Screen forms and interfaces elements as classes and objects, theirs interaction. Course starts with the description about foundations of visual programming. Software development process is shown based on Rapid Application Development technology and is discussed on the example of programming Borland Delphi environment. Great attention is spared to data base organization and management, as much as principles of report generation. Course ends with an introduction to visual programming environments like as Borland C++ Builder, Visual Basic un Visual C++.
List of literature: 1. Rokas grāmatas par dažādām vizuālas programmēšanas vidēm 2. Help sistēmas vizuālajās programmēšanas vidēs 3. O.Ņikiforova “Mācību metodiskais materiāls priekšmetā “Vizuālā programmēšana””, RTU, Lietišķo datorzinātņu profesora grupa, 2001
DMI465 Logistics Information Systems
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 2.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 1 E
Faculty: Egīls Ginters asociētais profesors, Dr.Sc.Ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: The aim of the course is introduction into latest achievements of Information Telecommunication Technologies and Electronics (ICTE) used in modern logistics and transportation systems. The audience will have possibilities to develop their skills on exploitation and maintenance the systems mentioned above. The management of logistics and transportation systems today does not possible without good ICTE knowledge, therefore
70 one of the course objectives is reviewing of ICTE looking on interrelationships and giving the knowledge to audience about applicability of technologies into logistics and transportation systems development.
List of literature: Logistics Information Systems, Part 1 and Part 2. Edited by Egils Ginters. ISBN9984-30-021-8, Printed by Jumi Ltd., Riga, 2002, 700 p.
DMI466 Electronic Commerce
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 2.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0 I
Faculty: Jurijs Merkurjevs RTU profesors, Dr.sc.ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: The course is aimed to study e-commerce and e-business, as well as modern computer technologies in this field, and to provide practical skills in application of e-commerce. Tasks of a course are the following: to give an overview of e-commerce development history, to acquire computer tools and information technologies that are used in e-commerce as well as to acquire the automated information systems of e-commerce and the automated systems of interactive cooperation, to consider different aspects of e-commerce security and efficiency, the various decisions, and also to apply in practice the received knowledge.
List of literature: 1. A.Rosena. E-komercija. Puse Plus. Rīga. 2003. 2. E.Awad.Electronic Commerce. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.2002 3. V.Sharma, R.Sharma.Developing e-Commerce Sites.Addison-Wesley,2000. 4. Д.Kозье. Электронная коммерция.Microsoft Press, 1999.
DOP407 Reengineering and Change Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Ģirts Vulfs RTU profesors, Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: Focus on the planning and implementation of major new technologies, processes, or systems that pose significant uncertainty and the necessity for fundamental change in organizations design, and industry structure.
71 - To develop knowledge, skills, and awareness of the range, scope, and complexity of the issues and problems related to technological innovation and change. - To provide perspective useful in the identification, analysis, and solution of problems encountered at various levels of management. - To understand the interplay between technology and strategy in managing change in large-scale complex systems. - To develop leadership, critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving, oral communication, and team skills. - To obtain skill in addressing complex business situations in technology companies and to apply knowledge gained from other courses. List of literature: 1. Bernard Burnes. Managing Change: A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics, Financial Times Prentice Hall; 4Rev Ed edition ,2004. ISBN-13: 978- 0273683360 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITIL 3. Van Schaik, E. A. (2006 2nd Ed.). A Management system for the Information Business. Red Swan Publishing. ISBN 1933703032 4. IBM Global Services (2003). IBM and the IT Infrastructure Library
DOP415 Operations Systems and Strategy
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Ģirts Vulfs RTU profesors, Dr.sc.ing WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: Many firms have demonstrated that operations management can be an effective competitive weapon and, in conjunction with well-conceived marketing and financial plans, these firms have made major penetrations into markets worldwide. This course is designed to address the key operations and logistical issues in service and manufacturing organizations that have strategic as well as tactical implications. The specific objectives include: - To understand the role of operations management in the overall business strategy of the firm. - To understand the interdependence of the operating system with other key functional areas of the firm. - To identify and evaluate the key factors and the interdependence of these factors in the design of effective operating systems. - To identify and evaluate a range of tools appropriate for analysis of operating systems of the firm. - To identify and evaluate comparative approaches to operations management in an international context. - To understand the application of operations management policies and techniques to the service sector as well as manufacturing firms.
72 The sessions are designed to promote student participation through the discussion of current events in the business world as they relate to operations management and in-class analysis. List of literature: 1. Lee J.Krajewsky, Lary P.Ritzman. Operations Management. Strategy and Analysis. 4th ed. Addison Wesley, 1996. ISBN 0-201-40016-2 2. James A. Fitzsimmons, Mona J. Fitzsimmons. Service Management. Operations, Strategy, and Information Technology. 2nd ed. Irwin McGraw-Hill, 1998, ISBN 0-07-021760-2 3. Richard B. Chase, Nikolas J. Aquilano, F. Robert Jacobs. Production and Operations Management. Manufacturing and Services. 8th ed. Irwin McGraw-Hill, 1998, ISBN 0-07- 115222-9 4. Derek L. Waller. Operations Management. A Supplay Chain Approach. International Tomson Business Press, 1999, ISBN 1-86152-415-3 5. David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams. Management Science. Quantitative Approaches to Decission Making. 7th ed. West Publishing Company, 1994, ISBN 0-314-02479-4 6. Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J.Mantel JR. Project Management. A Managerial Approach. 3rd ed. Jon Wileu & Sons, 1995, ISBN 0-471-01626-8 7. Virkam Sethi, William R. King. Organizational Transformation through Business Process Reengineering. Prentice Holl, 1998, ISBN 0-13-897877-8
DMI458 Supply Chains Analysis and Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE Course size 3.0 1.0 0.0 2.0 0 E
Faculty: Merkurjevs Jurijs Profesors, Dr.habil.sc.ing. The objective and the tasks of the course are: The course is aimed at mastering in supply chain analysis and management methods, as well as getting practical skills in their implementation. In order to achieve this aim, students learn basics of supply chain operation, with a special attention to supply chain dynamics (for instance, analysing Bullwhip effect: its causes, consequences and decreasing possibilities). On this basis, students are introduced to supply chain management methods, related to inventory, transportation and resource planning issues in supply chains. Practical skills in implementing the above-mentioned methods are received by considering examples of supply chain analysis and management, as well as learning supply chain modelling software tool SimFlex.
List of literature: 1. Ronald H. Ballow. Business Logistics / Supply Chain Management. Planning, Organizing and Controlling the Supply Chain. 5th edition. Pearson Education International, 2004. 789 p. 2. David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain. Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies. 2nd edition. Mc- Graw Hill, 2002. 384 p.
73 3. Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl. Supply Chain Management. Strategy, Planning and Operations. 2nd edition. Pearson Education, Inc., 2004. 567 p.
DOP410 Practical Project Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 3.0 1.0 0.0 2.0 1 E
Faculty: Vineta Minkēviča RTU docents, Dr. math. WEB page: http://iti.rtu.lv/elearning/ The objective and the tasks of the course are: The aim of the course is to give students knowledge what is necessary to make, plan, manage, control and evaluate projects, to make possible for students to construct project by themselves, and also to introduce students to standards of projects design requirements.
List of literature: 1. S. Fjodorova, I. Jevinga, Projektu vadība: Lekciju konspekts – Rīga: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte,1998. 2. I. Geipele, T. Tambovceva, Projektu vadīšana: studijām un biznesam – Rīga: Valters un Rapa,2004. 3. Ž. Ilmete, “Projektu vadīšana”, R:LU, 1998. 4. R. Kalniņa, “Projektu vadīšana no idejas līdz realizēšanai” LPMC, Rīga – 1999. 5. J. Uzulāns, Projektu vadība: - Rīga, J.L.V., 2004. 6. J. Zommers “Datorizēta projektu vadīšana”, BAT, 2000. 7. A Guide to the project management Body of Knowledge. PMBOK guide 2000. Project Management Institute. 8. R.Burke, (2001), Project Management: Planning & Control Techniques (3rd), John Wiley: New York. 9. James P.Lewis, Fundamentals of project management, American Management Association, 1997 10. Kogan Pafes, Marion E.Haynes “Project Management”, 1997 11. H. Kerzner, Project management: a systemapproach to planing, scheduling and controlling - 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998. 12. K. Lockyer, J. Gordon, ProjecM and Project Network Techniques – Great Britain, 1996. Manual Project Cycle Management, “Integrated Approach and Logical Framework”, Commission of the European Communities Evaluation unit Methods and Instruments for Project Cycle Management, 1993. 13. A.Shtub, J. Bard, S.Globerson, Project Management Engineering, Technology and Implementation – USA, 1994. – 634 lpp. 14. User’s Guide for Microsoft Project 98. Microsoft Corporation, 1997. 15. J. Zeman, M.Diduškova, V.Sochor, M.Votapek. Financial Manual for Municipalities in central and Eastern Europe, “ How to Develop Municipal Energy Projects”, Volume 1, 1996 16. Caltrans - Project Management - Guidance - Risk Management: [Elektroniskais resurss] - http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/projmgmt/guidance_prmhb.htm
74 DMI472 Information Technology Governance
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0 E
Faculty: Merkurjeva Gaļina Profesors, Dr.habil.sc.ing., Dr.techn.sc. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Historical context of Information Technology in Organizations. An Overview of IT Strategy Formulation. Evolution of IT strategy. Stages of IT maturity. IT Business value. Supporting Organizational Strategy via IT. IT Strategy Planning and Management. IT Portfolio. IT applications and information systems development perspectives. IT Governance. Supporting of IT governance. Structural Effects of IT introduction and reengineering on Organizations. Use of Communication technologies, Intranets and Internet in business organization and management.
List of literature: 1. E. Wainright Martin, Carol V. Brown, Daniel W. DeHayes, Jeffrey A. Hoffer, William C. Perkins, Managing Information Technology: International Edition, 5/E, Prentice Hall, 2005, 816 pp. ISBN: 0131293710 2. Galliers, Robert D. and Leidner, Dorothy E. (eds.), (2003). Strategic Information Management: Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems, Third Edition. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN: 0750656190 3. Marilyn M. Parker, Strategic Transformation and Information Technology, Prentice Hall, 1996. ISBN: 0-13-190794-8 4. http://www.portfoliostep.com 5. http//www.itgi.org
2. HUMANITIES COURSES
HSP484 Psychology
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Airisa Šteinberga RTU docents, Dr.psych. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Basic principles of psychology. Psychology as a science. Main scientific directions. Methods of research. Psychological processes. A person’s behavior. Pedagogical communication.
75 List of literature: 1. Karpova A. Personība. Teorijas un to radītāji. Zvaigzne ABC, R., 1998. 2. Psiholoģijas vārdnīca. Mācību grāmata, R., 1999. 3. Adlers A. Psiholoģija un dzīve. Idea, R., 1992. 4. Jungs K.G. Psiholoģiskie tipi. R., 1993. 5. Tulviste P. Par domāšanas izmaiņām vēsturē. Avots, R., 1990. 6. Meikšāne Dz. Psiholoģija mums pašiem. Raka, R., 1998. 7. Vorobjovs A. Psiholoģijas pamati. Mācību grāmata, R., 2000. 8. Reņģe V. Personības psiholoģiskās teorijas. Zvaigzne ABC, R., 1999.
HSP446 Pedagogic
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Anita Lanka RTU asociētā profesore, Dr.paed. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Pedagogics as a science. Its framework. Basic concepts of pedagogic. Education, pedagogical process. Studies, free, responsible and creative personality. Cognitive process in learning. Assessment, its forms. Life-long learning aspects in education.
List of literature: 1. Albrehta Dz. Didaktika. - R.: RaKa, 2001. 2. Beļickis I. Vērtīborientētā mācību stunda. - R.: RaKa, 2000. 3. Briede B. u.c. Izglītojošās grupas un mācību plānošana.-Jelgava, 1998. 4. Briede B. u.c. Grupas darba nozīme sociālās kompetences attīstībā.-Ozolnieki,1999. 5. Jacques Delors. Learning: the Treasure Within. – UNESCO Publishing, 1996. 6. L.B.Curzon. Teaching in Further Education. – London, 1997. 7. Fulans M. Pārmaiņu spēki. – R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999. 8. Gailīte I. Pedagoģiskā analīze skolu praksē. – R.: Mācību grāmata, 2000. 9. N.L.Geidžs, D.C.Berliners. Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. – R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999. 10. Gudjons H. Pedagoģijas pamatatziņas.- R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 11. Inglar Tron (ed), Bjerknes Ellen, Lappen Reidun, Tobiassen Tov. Learning and Counselling. – Kaunas: Vytautas Magnus University, “Morkūnas ir Ko” 2002. 12. Kirsi Tirri. Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness by Self-Assessment: a cross- cultural study. –Helsinki, 1993. 13. Kolb D. The Learning Style Inventory: Technical manual. – Boston, 1976. 14. Lanka A. Pedagoģiskais process. Mācību līdzeklis. – R.: RTU Izdevniecība, 2003. 15. Lanka A. Mācīšanās metodika. Lekciju kurss. – R.: RTU Izdevniecība, 2004. 16. Pedagoģijas terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca / sastādījis autoru kolektīvs V.Skujiņas vadībā. – R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 17. Prets D. Izglītības programmu pilnveide. - R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1994. 18. Sorosa fonda – Latvijas programmas “Pārmaiņas izglītībā” projekta “Efektīva skola “ semināra materiāli. – Rīga, 1996.
76 19. Strategic Teaching and Learning: Cognitive Instruction in the Content Areas. Edited by Beau F1Y Jones.- ASCD, 1987. 20. Students J.A. Vispārīgā pedagoģija. I d. - R.: RaKa,1998. 21. Viapārīgā didaktika un audzināšana: Zinātnisko rakstu krājums./ LU PPI; zinātn.erdkol. A.Špona, I.Žogla, I.Maslo.- Rīga: Izglītības soļi, 2001. 22. Zelmenis V. Pedagoģijas pamati. - R.: RaKa, 1991. 23. Žogla I. Didaktikas teorētiskie pamati. - R.: RaKa, 2001 24. Žukovs L. Ievads pedagoģijā. - R.: RaKa, 1997. 25. Бухвалов В.А. Начальный курс педагогики сотрудничества. М., 1995. 26. Практическая психология образования. Под рук. И.В.Дубровиной. М.: ТЦ Сфера, 1997. 27. Подласый И.П. Педагогика. Книга 1 Общие основы. Процесс обучения. – Москва: ВЛАДОС, 2000.
HFL433 Presentation Skills
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Andris Zvejnieks RTU docents, Dr. phil. The objective and the tasks of the course are: The notion of presentation. Meeting and reception of a delegation. Business talks. Audiences. Visiting-cards. Telephone talks (conversations). Business correspondence. Clothes. How to serve at table. Advertisements. Symbols. The peculiarities of presentation in different countries.
List of literature: 1. Kincāns V. Etiķete.R.,2003. ; 2. Kincāns V. Etiķete sadzīvē, lietišķajos kontaktos, starptautiskajās attiecībās. R.,2000.; 3. Denijs R. Prasme sazināties un uzstāties. R.,2002.; 4. Dubkeviča L.,Ķestere I. Saskarsme. Lietišķā etiķete. R.,2003.; 5. Hindls T. Prasme uzstāties. R., 2000.; 6. Neļķe K. Prezentēšana. R.,2003.; 7. Lejniece Z. Oratora māksla. Lekciju konspekts.(pieejams pavairošanai RTU bibliotēkā); 8. Lejniece Z. Lietišķā etiķete. Lekciju konspekts. 2000. (pieejams pavairošanai RTU bibliotēkā); 9. Lejniece Z. Apģērbs – zīme: tradīcijas un novitāte// RTU Zinātniskie raksti. Sērija 9. Humanitārās un sociālās zinātnes. Sējums 1., R.,RTU,2003.; 10. Zvejnieks A. Sociālā realitāte un tikumiskā kultūra mūsdienu Latvijā// Sabiedrība un kultūra. 4.rakstu krājums. Liepāja, LPA, 2002., 176.-182.lpp.
HSP483 Industrial Relations
77 KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0 I
Faculty: Valērijs Kuņickis RTU docents The objective and the tasks of the course are: The theory and idea of labour relations. Labour legislation. Organizations and institutions. Human relations. Labour contradictions. Labour market. Unemployment. Social assistance. List of literature: 1. I.Lībermanis. „Tirgus ekonomikas pamati un Latvija ceļā uz Eiropas Savienību”. Rīga, 2001, 1,2 d. 2. R.Garleja, M.Vidnere. „Psiholoģijas un sociālās uzvedības aspekti ekonomikā”. Rīga, Raka, 2002, 2.sēj.2002. 3. I.Forands. „Vadītājs un vadīšana”. Rīga, Kamene, 1999. 4. Ā.Spulle. „Praktiskais personālmenedžments”. Rīga, Turība, 2000. 5. V.Renģe. „Organizāciju psiholoģija”. Rīga, Kamene, 1999. 6. I.Volkova, I.Vērdiņa, I.Pildavs. ”Organizācijas un to vadīšana pārmaiņu apstākļos”. Rīga, Banku augstskola, 2001. 7. Industriālās attiecības (mācību metodiskie materiāli).Rīga, RTU, 2001. 8. Andrew I., Dubrin F. Human relations. A job oriented approach. Rochester, 1988. 9. M.Meskous, M.Alberts, F.Hedouri. Menedžmenta pamati.- Maskava, 1998,. (krievu val.).
IUV510 Personnel Management
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1 E
Faculty: Jānis Reiters RTU docents, Dr. oec. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Personnel management theoretical and practical aspects. Model of personnel management. Project of workspace. Choice and selection of personnel. Determination of professional features.
List of literature: 1. Latvijas Republikas profesiju klasifikators. Latvijas Darba zinātniskā pētniecības institūts. -Rīga, 2000. Latvijas Vēstnesis. -416 lpp. 2. Darba novērtēšanas un darbinieku kvalifikācijas noteikšanas metodika. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 351 no 1996. g. 10. sept./ Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 154, 1996. g. 13. sept. 3. Z. Bokums, I.Forands. Personālvadības rokasgrāmata. –Rīga, Kamene, 2000.-142 lpp. 4. I. Vorončuka. Personāla vadība. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: LU, 1999. 268 lpp. 5. T. Hindls. Prasmīga intervija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 72 lpp. 6. R. Hellers. Darba grupas vadība. Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 72 lpp. 7. K. Halta. Veiksmīga karjera vai mobings - psiholoģiskais terors darbā. -Rīga: Jumava,
78 2003, 204 lpp. 8. Ā.A. Spulle. Praktiskais personālmenedžments. -Rīga: Turība, 2004, 302 lpp. 9. M. Kehre. Personālmenedžments uzņēmumā. . -Rīga: Turība, 2004, 230 lpp. 10. L. Gratone. Cilvēkresursu stratēģija. -Rīga: Jumava, 2004. 284 lpp. 11. P. Pikeringa Personāla vadība. -Rīga: Jumava, 2004. 126 lpp. 12. Дж. Иванцевич, А.А. Лобанов. Человеческиэ ресурси управления. М.: "Дело", 1993. 304 с. 13. G.A. Cole. Personnel Menagement: Theory and praktice. -3r F.Hition. Aldine Place. London. 1993. - 438 s.
IUE443 Planning of Entrepreneurship
KP L PE Lab. CW TE
Course size 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1 E
Faculty: Ludmila Vasiļjeva RTU asoc. profesore, Dr. oec. The objective and the tasks of the course are: Essence and principles of planning. Planning methodology. Planning methods. Analytical methods, graphical methods, balance methods etc. Network planning. Economic and statistical methods. Expert’s method. Normative method. Standard plans. Pricing, income and profit in the conditions of the market economy. Elaboration of a business plan. Planning to set up a business. List of literature: 1. R.Alsiņa, G.Gertners. Uzņēmējdarbības plānošanas principi un metodes. Mācību līdzeklis. - Rīga: RTU, 2005. - 229 lpp. 2. L.Vasiļjeva. Mazā uzņēmuma izveidošana. - Rīga: RTU, 1996. - 39 lpp. 3. Z.Sundukova. Uzņēmuma gada pārskata sastādīšana. - Rīga: RTU, 1997. - 49 lpp. 4. L.Vasiļjeva, R.Suržikovs. Ekonomisko situāciju un lietišķo spēļu krājums. Mācību līdzeklis. - Rīga: RTU, 2000. - 23 lpp.
79 Appendix 4. Sample Diploma and its Appendix
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82 83 Appendix 5. Schedule of the study programme “Information Technology” and responsible faculty
Lecture Practical Laboratory Faculty A. COMPULSORY COURSES 18 CP exercises 1. Information Technology Project Management 4 CP 2 2 a.prof. J.Grabis 2. Management Information Systems and Networks 3 CP 2 1 a.prof.J.Grabis 3. Project Risk Management 3 CP 2 1 prof.Ģ.Vulfs 4. System Analysis and Design 4 CP 2 2 doc. J.Stirna 5. Technology of Software engineering 2 CP 1 1 doc. A.Teilāns 6. Design Laboratory (supplementary course) 2 CP 2 prof.Ģ.Vulfs B. ELECTIVE COURSES 24 CP
1. SPECIALIZATION COURSES 20 CP 1.1. Object-Oriented System Analysis 3 CP 2 1 a.prof.O.Ņikiforova 1.2. Data Warehouse Project Management 2 CP 1 1 a.prof.J.Grabis 1.3. Reliability of information systems 2 CP 2 doc.J.Šlihte 1.4. Large Databases 3 CP 2 1 a.prof.J.Eiduks 1.5. WEB Programming 2 CP 1 0.5 0.5 a.prof.J.Grabis 1.6. Visual Programming 3 CP 2 1 a.prof.O.Ņikiforova 1.7. Logistics Information Systems 2 CP 2 1 a.prof. E.Ginters 1.8. Electronic Commerce 2 CP 1 1 prof.J.Merkurjevs 1.9. Reengineering and Change Management 3 CP 1 2 prof.Ģ.Vulfs 1.10. Operations Systems and Strategy 3 CP 2 1 prof.Ģ.Vulfs 1.11. Supply Chains Analysis and Management 3 CP 1 2 prof.J.Merkurjevs 1.12. Practical Project Management 3 CP 1 2 doc. V.Minkēviča 1.13. Information Technology Governance 2 CP 2 prof.G.Merkurjeva 2. HUMANITIES COURSES 4 CP 2.1. Psychology 2 CP 1 1 doc. A.Šteinberga
84 2.2. Pedagogic 2 CP 1 1 a.prof. A.Lanka 2.3. Presentation Skills 2 CP 1 1 doc.Z.Lejniece 2.4. Industrial Relations 2 CP 1 1 doc.V.Kuņickis 2.5. Personnel Management 2 CP 2 doc.J.Reiters 2.6. Planning of Entrepreneurship 2 CP 1 1 doc.V.Vasiļjeva D. PRACTICAL PLACEMENT 32 CP 1. Practical Placement 32 CP
E. STATE EXAMINATION 26 CP 1. Master Thesis Including Project 26 CP Total: 100 CP
85 Appendix 6. Faculty of the study programme “Information Technology”
Elect/ Academic No Name, surname Post Education Additional Study course degree work 1 Merkurjevs Jurijs professor higher Dr.hab.sc.ing. Elect Supply Chains Analysis and Management . Electronic Commerce in Logistics 2. Vulfs Ģirts professor higher Dr.sc.ing. Elect Design Laboratory (supplementary course) Reengineering and Change Management Operations Systems and Strategy 3. Merkurjeva professor higher Dr.sc.ing., Elect Information Technology Governance Gaļina Dr.techn.sc. 4. Eiduks Jānis asoc.professor higher Dr.sc.ing. Elect Large Databases
5. Ginters Egils asoc.professor higher Dr.sc.ing. Additional work Logistics Information Systems
6. Grabis Jānis asoc.professor higher Dr.sc.ing. Elect Information Technology Project Management Management Information Systems and Networks Data Warehouse Project Management WEB Programming 7. Ņikiforova asoc.profesore higher Dr.sc.ing. Elect Object-Oriented System Analysis Oksana Visual Programming 8. Minkēviča Vineta docente higher Dr.math. Elect Practical Project Management Project Risk Management 9. Stirna Jānis docents higher Tech.Lic., PhD. Elect System Analysis and Design
10 Šlihte Jans docents higher Dr.sc.ing. Additional work Reliability of information systems
86 11 Teilāns Artis docents higher Dr.sc.ing. Additional work Technology of Software engineering .
87 Appendix 7. Additional documents of the study programme “Information Technology”
No Document Location 1. Professional standard PS 0170 “Information Meža iela 1/3 – 400b, Riga technology project manager ” 2. Master Professional study programme Meža iela 1/3 – 400b, Riga “Information Technology” 3. Calendar plan of the Master Professional study Meža iela 1/3 – 400b, Riga programme “Information Technology” 4. Internship Regulations of Master Professional Meža iela 1/3 – 400b, Riga study programme “Information Technology” 5. Collaboration Agreements with employers on Meža iela 1/3 – 400b, Riga internship implementation
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