Information Systems (EM1003), 4 op

Basic information

Course name:	Information Systems Information Systems
Course Winha code:	EM1003
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	4
Type and level of course:	Basic studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester
Semester:	0708
Language of tuition:	English
Teacher:
Final assessment:	Grading scale A16-F2

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

This course has been designed to give students skills and knowledge to use information technology in order to solve common problems and tasks with office applications in business by implementing spreadsheets, word processing, intrenet, e-mail and presentation graphics.

Course contents (additional)

Basics of the business information system
Basics of the history of computers and computing

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The main aim of the course is to give students the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to use information technology in a business like environment.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

By the end of the course the student will:
- be able to work with an operating system everyday
- be able to create documents and business correspondence using word processing application
- be able to create multimedia and presentation graphics
- use internet and email applications for business purposes
- implement the principle usage of a spreadsheet application and models

Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching and excercises
Exam
Student individual workload

Teaching methods and student workload

Individual research, reading
Exam
Lectures and assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment weighting:
Exam 60 %
Exercises 40 %

Related competences of the degree programme

Personal development
Generic Competences