ICT Skills (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

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.

Content

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.

Materials

You will use online materials, Ms. Office guides, and course Workspace instructions. You will create your own IT skills Handbook.

Teaching methods

You study by using ONLINE (Webinar) lessons or you can study according to your own schedule and plan. You will be studying the contents of this course using video clips, internet instructions or using other materials. Videos consist of basic functionalities and their use. After familiarizing yourself with the functionalities, you will be applying the contents into practice exercises.

The all methods and practices will be provided during the first meeting of the course

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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:

Completion alternatives

If you have good knowledge and skills, you can take the preliminary exam, which is on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 4 pm. It is a remote exam.

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, approved/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.

Qualifications

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