Basics of information technology (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students master the principal methods of information technology and communication relevant to studies at UAS and in the work environment.

Content

Equipment and local area network – techniques of information management
Information security and data protection
Email
Word processing and technical standards related to documents and learning assignments
Introduction to spreadsheet computation
Introduction to graphics programs and image processing
Internet – techniques and problems related to data searching
Introduction to website publishing – homepages and digital portfolio
Technical preparedness for network learning

Teaching methods

Guided exercises, lecturing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Metropolia data systems

Students can use the data systems of Metropolia. They can sign in for study units independently. They find the information aimed at students.

Use of software systems:

Word processing
Presentation graphics
Spreadsheet programs
Image processing
Video processing
Html programming


Students identify the possibilities and the purpose of use of software programs. They manage the standard format and can produce extensive written assignments in accordance with Metropolia’s guidelines. They can produce presentation graphics.

Quality of documentation

Students can produce documents according to the guidelines of Metropolia.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Metropolia data systems

Students can use the data systems of Metropolia diversely. They can analyse and interpret the databases available independently.

Use of software systems:

Word processing
Presentation graphics
Spreadsheet programs
Image processing
Video processing
Html programming

Students use software systems diversely. They can apply the options available independently.

Quality of documentation

Students produce documents of high quality, which are technically versatile and in accordance with Metropolia’s guidelines. They can justify their choices.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Metropolia data systems

Students use the data systems of Metropolia confidently. They can analyse and interpret databases available justifying their use diversely.

Use of software systems:

Word processing
Presentation graphics
Spreadsheet programs
Image processing
Video processing
Html programming

Students use software systems in an extremely diverse manner. They can apply the options available independently. They identify and name their own development areas.

Quality of documentation

Students can produce documents of high quality and of high visual standard in accordance with Metropolia’s guidelines. They analyse and interpret the quality of documentation justifying it diversely.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, learning assignment, portfolio
50-40-10 %