Information Technology and Computing SkillsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student will be familiar with the basic concepts of computing: data, file formats, directory structures, character encoding, local area network and the internet, basic computer hardware, peripherals and their operations, types of software and operating systems.

The student will be able to use computer tool programmes needed in university of applied sciences studies to create documents, calculations and presentations. The student will be able to operate within the information network environment and see to the requirements of information security.

Content

- Hardware and the local area network
- Data management in the school network
- Information security and data protection
- Basic concepts in information technology and data processing
- Text processing; technical standards relating to documentation
- Introduction to spreadsheet calculation
- Introduction to processing graphics, image processing and technical drawing
- The Internet as a source of information and method of communication (web publishing, email, social media and information acquisition)
- Technical skills for studying courses on the web
- Topical issues in information technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to use basic tool programmes and is able to repeat the tasks listed in Learning outcomes. The student completes assignments satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the learned skills to new similar tasks. The student completes assignments satisfactorily and on time.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements above the student is interested in enhancing the productivity of computing, and is able to invent new ways to complete the given assignments as well as give reasons for his or her choices. The assignments are completed independently and in a professional manner.