ICT Skills (ZZPP0420-3137)

The objectives of the course
Upon completion of this course you know how to use information and communication technology with your studies. You have a basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely. You can participate and create network meeting and use the teamwork tools.

Course competences
Internationalisation and communications competence
Learning and information management competence
Business competence

The learning objectives of the course
You have basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely.

In Basics of ICT module you will study the basic concepts of information and communication technology. You will also study basic concepts of immaterial rights, ergonomics, the environmental impact of ICT and Microsoft Teams as a communication and cooperative tool.
In Word Processing module you will study the key functions of word processing software to enable drawing up of documents conforming to document standard and reports conforming to the JUAS reporting instructions. During the course you will complete the reporting template which you can then utilize later on in your other courses.
In Spreadsheet module you will study the software key operations, most common functions and charts and their practical usage.
In Presentation graphics module you will study how to use a presentation graphics software to prepare a high-quality presentation. You will also study how to control and edit the presentation by using the master slides.

The course may also include on a degree program specific basis other key information technology sectors required for field-specific skills.

To pass this course you must demonstrate that you master the basic ICT skills at a level required by your studies and working life. You are also capable of improving your ICT skills. Your abilities are assessed based on the course assignments and tasks.

You have basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely. You recognize and can use the teamwork and network communication tools your organization provides.

The course can be accredited if the previous course is completed in JUAS within the last 3 years. The excerpt of the study card must be included with the accreditation documents. The documents and the instructions are available in JUAS Study Guide.

If the student have no prior credits or degree directly from JUAS, the student will also create the JUAS reporting model in addition with the accreditation documents. Also the student will include a separate document formatted according to the SFS2487 standard document covering the description of the content of the previous ICT course/courses. This is done in order to verify the content of the previous course/courses.

Finnish

You will be studying the contents of this course using videomaterial. Videos consist of basic functionalities and their use. After familiarizing yourself with the functionalities, you will be applying the contents into practise in weekly exercises and in larger assignments that combine the contents of weekly exercises.

Materials are:

ICT Skills. 2019. Theory material for ICT Skills. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/ictskills/

ICT Skills. 2017. Online videos for ICT Skills. https://moniviestin.jamk.fi/ohjelmat/kurssit/ict-skills

Juha Kuula

The overall assessment of the course is done in three phases based on the weekly exercises and learning assignments. Assessment phases can be considered as an "exam and it's re-takes". In case the course is not yet completed at the time of first / second assessment phase, you have possibility to complete the course before the last assessment.
1. assessment:
2. assessment:
3. assessment:

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Time consumption based on course credits is 80 hours.
- Learning the weekly topic, weekly exercises, 11 pcs: 60 h
- Learning assignments: 20 h

0 - 140

Assessment of the course is implemented as continuous assessment. You will be given feedback in the e-learning environment, related to your returns. This supports continuous working on the course.

Assessment is done based on criteria of the weekly exercises and learning assignments, that are presented at the beginning of the course. Passing the course requires passing all the exercises and assignments.

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Online learning

3 cr

3 cr