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Mediaverkot (V0109), 4 op

Basic information

Course name:Mediaverkot
Media Networks
Course Winha code:V0109
Kurre acronym:Mediaverkot
Credits:4
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:2.year
Implementation:Spring semester, 3.period, 4.period
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:Aarne Klemetti
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

· number systems used in digital technology
· binary representation of information
· introduction to digital logic components
· structure of a computer system
· structure and operation of the central processing unit
· bus system
· primary and secondary memories
· memory management
· input and output devices
· technological and economical evaluation of multimedia workstations/servers, cost analysis and productivity
· specification of a multimedia user workstation, both a PC and Macintosh
· operating systems for workstations, servers and personal devices
· specifications of a multimedia production workstation including peripheral components
· LAN fundamentals
· constructing and maintaining LAN/WAN/SAN

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The goal of the course is to introduce the principles of the computer operations and components. The emphasis is on the practical approach to the issue. Specifications of multimedia workstations and networks for user and production environments will be studied from technological and economical perspectives. Different operating systems are discussed in general level.

After completing the course the student will
· understand the binary representation of information
· know the basic logic components
· know the principles of computer structure and operation
· be able to specify and configure computer systems and networks for different purposes, especially for multimedia operations

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

Teaching and learning strategies

lectures 28 h
calculation H
laboratory 28 h
practice H
projects 20 h
exams 4 h
selfstudy 40 h
TOTAL 120 h
Tuition in Finnish.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Related competences of the degree programme

branch-specific knowledge in digital and graphic media industry
communication, information and publishing processes and technologies

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