Introduction to Computing (TIEL0007), 3 op

Perustiedot

Esitietovaatimukset

none

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Basic concepts of information technology and computer science.
The information processing environment at EVTEK.
Principles of computers and their operation: hardware and operating systems.
Introduction to main PC applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentatations, graphics)
Computer networks and security requirements.
Internet as information source and communication medium (WWW, e-mail, HTML language)
Basic operation of the Unix operating system.

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

Using different types of graphics software for image processing. Binary and hexadecimal numbers, logical operations. Data base management basics. Algorithmic thinking and programming logic.

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Understanding of information technology including basic concepts of computer science and a networked study environment. This includes: data and file formats, directory structures, character encoding, networks: LAN and internet, main parts of a computer and their functions, software categories, and operating systems.

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Ability to use computers and information networks as efficient tools in basic and professional studies. Capability to apply requirements for information security. Ability to use main PC applications software. Ability to apply knowledge and strategies to enhance information technology related skills.

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

http://users.evtek.fi/~jaanah/IntroC/syllabus.htm
and
Long & Long: Computers

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures and practical assignments, e-learning. Writing a learning log.

Opiskelijan kuormittavuus

Luennot - 14
Oppimistehtävät - 10
Oppimistehtävät / harjoitustyöt - 56

Arvioinnin perusteet

Learning log or examination 20%, practical assignments 80%.

Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit

Teoreettinen perusta ja matemaattis-luonnontieteelliset valmiudet (T)