Opinto-opas

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to understand the main principles of information technology, including the basic concepts of computer science. The student is able to fluently use personal computers in university studies, and masters the main PC application software. The student is capable of working in complex network environments, and understands information security requirements. The student has basic knowledge of publishing in networks. The student has the ability to apply knowledge and strategies to enhance information technology-related skills.

Content

ICT hardware and local area network in the study environment.
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 (digital portfolio).
The aim of the course is to practise Compia A+ 220-801 and Comptia A+ 220-802 certificates, which you can do in our Testing Center.

Location and time

Up to Student her-/himself.

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

100% online (Self-Study) course.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Up to Student her-/himself.

Content scheduling

Riippuu opiskelijasta itsestään.

Further information

Student have two choices for completion. You can do couple of exercises from each module, and once you have finished, I mark you as completed (I can mark you immediately once you have finished -- please sent an e-mail for me). You can also do the test. This test can be found from the environment.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to use fluently personal computers in university studies, and understands information security requirements.
The student masters communication in the net.
The student is able to create documents that follow common standards.
The student masters the main PC application software in ordinary tasks.
The student can create a small website using a markup language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Additionally:
The student knows the basic concepts and measurement units of computer science and computer technology.
The student has an ability to apply knowledge and strategies to process information and data, and to present it in different formats.
The student is able to enhance information technology related skills, especially learning to use end-user software.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Additionally:
The student masters the main concepts and measurement units of computer science and computer technology.
The student works effortlessly in complex network environments, and masters application software.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student have two choices for completion. You can do couple of exercises from each module, and once you have finished, I mark you as completed (I can mark you immediately once you have finished -- please sent an e-mail for me). You can also do the test. This test can be found from the environment.

Qualifications

No pre-requisite requirements.

Further information

Virtual course
The aim of the course is to practise Compia A+ 220-801 and Comptia A+ 220-802 certificates, which you can do in our Testing Center.