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Introduction to Computing (3 ECTS)

Code: XX00AA02-3024

General information


Enrollment
30.04.2015 - 06.09.2015
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2014 - 31.12.2015
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 ECTS
Virtual portion
3 ECTS
Mode of delivery
Online
Unit
(2014-2015) Media and ICT
Campus
Bulevardi 31
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
Milla Järvi
Scheduling groups
ATX14SH (Size: 99 . Open UAS : 99.)
ATX15KH (Size: 99 . Open UAS : 99.)
ATX15TVK (Size: 99 . Open UAS : 99.)
ATX15TVS (Size: 99 . Open UAS : 99.)
Groups
ATX14TVS
Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu syksy 2014
ATX15TVK
Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu kevät 2015
ATX15TVS
Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun syksyn 2015 ryhmä
Small groups
ATX14SH
ATX15KH
ATX15TVK
ATX15TVS
Course
XX00AA02
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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).

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.

Qualifications

No pre-requisite requirements.

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