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, and to use appropriate TAMK computer services and network.

Content (course unit)

Basic use of office programmes, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, and other relevant basic computer and software tools. TAMK computer services for students.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can recognize, name and define field-related phenomena and basic concepts.

Student manages the assigned tasks assisted. Knows diverse courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices. Completion of tasks is based on routine or pre-learned performance.

Student can give and receive feedback. Student considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. Student can work in a group. Student recognises important courses of action in the field. Student takes reponsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student can recognize, name and define field-related phenomena and concepts.

Student manages the assigned tasks. Knows diverse courses of action and can justify his/her choices.

Student can give and receive feedback. Student can work in a group. Student recognises important courses of action in the field. Student takes reponsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student can recognize, name, define and understand field-related phenomena and concepts.

Student manages the assigned tasks well. Knows diverse courses of action and can justify his/her choices.

Student can give and receive feedback. Student can work in a group. Student recognises important courses of action in the field. Student takes reponsibility for his/her own work.

Exam schedules

No written exams. Deadlines for the submission of practical work and assessments are given during the course.
More detailed instructions will be given in the practical work instructions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading scale is 0-5. The grade is given according to the points given on the mandatory practical work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, exercises, self-studying, assignments

Learning materials

See Tabula: 5E00EK31-3001 Computer and Software Tools

Student workload

Approximately 28 hours of computer class training sessions and approximately 53 hours of self study. Total approx. 81 hours.

Content scheduling

TAMK network and computer services
Microsoft (MS) Excel
MS Word
MS PowerPoint

Completion alternatives

The course can be completed by making practical test with passed assessment. The practical work must be made within the course schedule.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No practical work is returned within the given time limits. Or the returned practical work does not meet the given minimum requirements.

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 MS Office programs; Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic skills in creating reports with MS 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. 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 MS Office programs; Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent skills in creating reports with MS Office programs. Ability and knowledge 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.