Introduction to ComputingLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student understands principles of information technology and data processing. S/he is confident in using PCs in her/his studies and knows how to use standard software tools.
The student can work in an IT environment and knows how to meet data security requirements. The student has basic web publishing skills.

Content

Information technology and data processing basics. IT environment of the University. Personal computing software. Web publishing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- The student can use computers safely as a tool in her/his line of work in a University environment
- The student can communicate online
- The student is able to produce standard electronic documents
- The student can use various software tools for simple tasks
- The student is able to create a homepage using simple mark up language

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Additionally
- The student is familiar with information technology jargon and information technology units of measurement
- The student is able to use software tool for data processing and visualization
- The student demonstrates an ability to learn end users software tools independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Additionally
- The student is familiar with information technology jargon and information technology units of measurement
- The student can independently learn and utilize a wide range of software tools.