Basics of Information Technology and Software Development (5 cr)
Code: 5G00FX73-3001
General information
Enrolment period
30.07.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 23.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
ICT Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
Teachers
- Jere Käpyaho
- Pekka Yliruusi
Person in charge
Pekka Yliruusi
Groups
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22TIETOA
Objectives (course unit)
Student
- knows the basics of software development
- knows the information systems related to studies and knows their basic use
- is able to search for information online and, with it, to renew his or her skills
- knows TAMK's reporting guidelines and is able to use and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software
Content (course unit)
Software development: ICT environment, concepts, agile methods, basics of version control, basics of testing
Information systems related to studies at TAMK and information retrieval from the web.
Technical reporting in accordance with TAMK's reporting guidelines.
Basic Office tools and its basic professional use.
Basic professional use of Word: text formatting, styles, layout, table of contents, mathematical formulas, use of tables, addition of images and charts, header and footer.
Basic professional use of Excel: spreadsheet use, formatting, formulas, calculation, direct and relative reference, use of functions, charts, regression, and trend line.
Presentation graphics: making a simple presentation.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student knows some basics about software development. The student is able to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software to present professional information and some of its features.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student knows basics about software development. The student is able to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software more demandingly and is able to utilize their features well. The student's outputs are mostly neat and clear.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is well acquainted with the basics of software development. The student is able to use and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software in a variety of ways. The student is able to use the features of these basic tools fluently. Student outputs are neat and clear.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail