VAMK

Change language: Suomi

Front Page > Archived Education > Business Information Technology (T-ITE) > 2010 > Year 1 > Computer Hardware and System Software (TITA0601)

Computer Hardware and System Software

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TITA0601
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-ITE 2010
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2010-2011)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Karlsson, Christer
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-IT-12010-08-30 – 2010-12-17Christer Karlsson, Kerstin SiegfridsSwedish2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19

Learning Outcomes

The student learns the basic structure of computers, their basic components and how computers work.

The student is able to install software and peripherals and solve typical problems. The student is able to use network connections and assist companies in aquiring hardware and software.

The student requires knowledge about numeral systems, logical expressions, the mathematics relevance to computers, crypting.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None

Contents

History of computers, functional principles of computers, processor design, bus architecture, internal and secondary storage, graphics, data communication, peripherals, operating systems, numeral systems, logical expressions and mathematics which relates to computers and computing.

Software installation and installation of peripherals, backup, data compression, data communication connections, licenses.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Reading provided by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lessons, labs and self-studies.

Assessment Criteria

1 The student understands some basics about learned issues
3 The student understands well the basics and can apply learned issues in practice
5 The student has excellent understanding of the basics and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice

Assessment Methods

Examination 50%
Excercises and tasks 30%
The student's ability to solve problems in teams on projects 20%


Back