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Computer as a Tool

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ISTP0109
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: RT 2016
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2016-2017)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student can use a computer and tool programs efficiently to produce presentations and reports.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 55 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28 h
- of which autonomous studies: 27 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basic information and skills in using a PC

Contents

Writing a report with a word processing program (Word) - basic functions and settings, inserting pictures and graphs into a report ans other facilitating functions. Documenting measurement results with a spreadsheet calculation program (Excel) - basic functions and settings, producing various graphs and other functions facilitating the making of a field book. Image processing with an image processing program. Producing presentations with presentations graphics (PowerPoint) - basic functions ansd settings, animations and functions improving the demonstrativeness and format of the presentations.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Lecture and assignment material compiled by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and PC exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5 - The student can produce elegant documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
3 - The student can produce bright documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
1 - The student can produce unformatted documents, spreadsheets and presentations

Assessment Methods

Assignments and exam.


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