Computer and Software Tools (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course students have achieved the following skills:
- to write, present and manage numerical and written data with the aid of computers and software.
- to use appropriate TAMK computer services and network.

Content (course unit)

Basic use of Microsoft's Word, Excel and Power Point softwares. TAMK computer services for students.

Exam schedules

No exam is used in this course
Return date periods for the practical work as well as for the retake practical work are given during the course.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The grade will given on the points gathered from the mandatory practical work (max 30 points) and from the voluntary computer class exercises (max. 6 points). The minimum points to complete the course with grade 1 is 12 points.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Computer class theory and training sessions

Learning materials

All material can be found from the Tabula course:
http://tabula.tamk.fi/course/view.php?id=2316

Ask teacher for the course key.

Student workload

Approximately 28 hours of computer class training sessions and approximately 53 hours of self study.

Content scheduling

TAMK network and computer services
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint

Completion alternatives

Practical work can be made within the same schedule for the returns as given in the course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge and understanding of the core network services of TAMK. The basic skills in using Office programs of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic skills in creating reports with Office programs.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge and understanding of the core network services of TAMK. The fluent skills in using Office programs of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent skills in creating reports with Office programs. The ability to use some advanced methods of Office programs in appropriate parts of the reports or in Office programs.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge and understanding of the core network services of TAMK. The fluent skills in using Office programs of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent skills in creating reports with Office programs. The ability to use many advanced methods of Office programs. The recognition and fluent use of appropriate report specific basic and advanced features of Office programs and use of those in reports or in Office programs