Computers and Operating SystemsLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course the student knows the basics of computer technology fundamentals and the most general systems architectures and computer networks. In the focus of the course are computer equipment and their operating systems, the most important peripherals, and computer network hardware: workstations, servers and other networked systems, and the computer network active components, like hubs, routers, and switches. The right scaling and measuring of these systems are evaluated from the viewpoint of media technology.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After completing the course the student is capable of defining different computer system-based solutions for the working environment of the trade and to plan their acquisition, implementation, and maintenance.

Content

• Computer fundamentals and structure
• Peripheral devices
• Operating systems and their applications
• Automatization of processes
• Definition of the configuration of workstations, servers, and networks along with investment planning
• The active and passive components of the network
• Computer and network maintenance

Course contents (additional)•

• General purpose computer architectures
• Different manufacturer's systems and architectures
• Operation automatization using operating system services
• Additional services, like application servers, workgroup applications, and database systems and their installation and configuration

Qualifications

Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Media Technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands the basics of computers and operating systems and the application of media technology in production.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to install the server operating system and manage the most common services.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understand the computer architecture, and capability to define and optimize the various operating systems, media technology services needed.