ICT tools (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to use suitable ICT applications individually and in teams. You are able to compose documents, presentation graphics and spreadsheets. You are able to work in compliance with information security regulations.

Content

What ICT applications are commonly used during studies and at work? How to produce documents, presentations and spreadsheets with IT applications? What is information security and how to comply with it during studies and at work?

Course material

Material and links on the Learn platform

RDI and work-related cooperation

Not included

Timing of exams and assignments

There is no exam in the course. Assignments during the course have task-specific deadlines.

Student workload

5 cr corresponds to 135 h of work

Course part description

After completing the course
* You are able to use ICT applications appropriately as an individual and in group work
* You are able to use office programs to create the most common documents, presentations and tables related to your field
* You are able to operate in a secure manner.

The courses cover e.g. the following topics
* What ICT applications are used and how are they used in studies and working life?
* How to use word processors, presentation graphics and spreadsheet programs to create the most common documents related to your field?
* What is meant by information security and how to act securely in studies and working life?

Further information

The course is included in Xamk Pulse's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), business administration in the online path curriculum. Degree students cannot enrol in this course.'

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Information security and systems: 10%
Office 365 tasks: 10%
Word tasks: 20%
Power Point task: 30%
Excel task: 30%

Assessment scale: 1=50%; 2=60% ; 3=70% ; 4=80% ; 5=90%