Johdatus tietotekniikkaanLaajuus (6 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Understanding of information technology including basic concepts of computer science. This includes: data and file formats, directory structures, character encoding, networks: LAN and internet, main parts of a computer and their functions, software categories, and operating systems.

After completion of this course the student is able to perform installations, extensions and upgrades to the system with regard to requirements of information networks.
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Ability to use computers and information networks as efficient tools in basic and professional studies. Capability to apply requirements for information security. Ability to use main PC applications software.
Student is able to do ordinary PC hardware and software installations and is able to maintain his or her own PC environment.

Sisältö

ICT hardware and local area network in the study environment
Information and data security

Basic concepts of information technology and computer science.

Introduction to main PC applications: word processing and document standards, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics)
Internet as information source and communication medium (searching and locating information, e-mail, site publishing and digital portfolio)
Parts and configuration of PC-computers. Hardware and software installation and future extensions. Installation, configuration and maintenance of an operating system. Software and hardware requirements set by networks to computer system.
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Using different types of graphics software for image processing. Binary and hexadecimal numbers, logical operations. Basic operation of the Unix operating system.
Operating system and computer usage best practises.