• ICT Skills (face-to-face) (ZZPP0420-3174),
         08.01.2024 – 20.05.2024,  3 cr  (HTG23S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Ethics
    Operating in a workplace
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    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.
    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.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    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.
    Further information
    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 on JUAS For students web pages.

    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.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Weekly tasks and learning assignments are in an e-learning environment and are carried out through office programs. Feedback is given as comments in the e-learning environment. You will be given feedback also in the conctact lesson. This supports continuous working on the course.

    Teaching methods:
    lectures, weekly tasks, assignments, online tests

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    General learning material can be found in Microsoft Office tutorials.
    Theory material for ICT Skills. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/ictskills/

    Lecturer(s)

    Alison Doolittle

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The weekly tasks and assignments have one actual return date and two re-sit dates. The dates are told at the beginning of the course.

    Timing

    08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Contact lessons, learning assignments and exercises 81 h:

    Contact lessons and material familiarization 35 h
    Weekly tasks 16 h
    Assignments 30 h.

    Content scheduling

    9 weekly tasks
    5 topic based assignments

    Groups
    • HTG23S1
    • ZJAHTG23S1
    Alternative learning methods

    The course can be completed entirely virtually by doing tasks independently.

    Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience: Accreditation, Recognition of informal learning, Studification
    More information in the degree regulations and the study guide.

    Seats

    20 - 50

    Assessment methods

    Feedback is given as comments in the e-learning environment.

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 3 cr
    Unit

    School of Business