Tietotekniikan perusteetLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

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. Ability to apply knowledge and strategies to enhance information technology related skills.
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.

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)
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Using different types of graphics software for image processing. Binary and hexadecimal numbers, logical operations. Data base management basics. Algorithmic thinking and programming logic. Basic operation of the Unix operating system.