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 You are able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field. You take others into account and promote equality and non-discrimination. Learning to learn You assess and develop your competence and learning methods in different learning environments. Operating in a workplace You are able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace. You utilise the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in your work. 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.