Basics of Information Technology and Software Development (5 cr)

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.

Location and time

Katso tarkemmin Moodlepohjasta

Exam schedules

Tentti mahdollisesti joulukuussa

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien palautus ajallaan ja oikein tehtynä. Arviointi koostuu kahdesta osuudesta, joista molemmista on saatava hyväksytty suoritus. Arvionnista on kerrottu tarkemmin Moodlessa ja siihen palataan kurssiesittelyssä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Itseopiskelu, lähitunnit, tehtävien teko

Learning materials

Esim. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/excel

Nämä kerrotaan tarkemmin moodlessa jaettavissa materiaaleissa.

Student workload

syksyn aikana viikottain noin 8 tuntia. Yhteensä opintojakson laajuus 5 op:ta eli keskimääräiseltä opiskelijalta noin 135 tuntia.

Content scheduling

Office-ohjelmien osalta. 1.periodi Powerpoint & Word ja Excel aloitus 1. periodi ja jatkuu toisessa.

Completion alternatives

Harjoitustöillä tai muulla tapaa osoittaa hallitsevana opintojakson aihealueet (= ahotointi).

Practical training and working life cooperation

ei ole

Further information

Opiskele ja tee tehtäviä itse. Jos et osaa, kysy apua niin toisilta kuin tunneilla opettajalta.