Computer and ICT environments (5 cr)

Objective

You know the operating principle and hardware components of computers.
You have the basic skills of using operating systems.
You can update computer hardware and software.
You can use the terminology related to computer technology.
You know how to configure and use different hardware and software environments in computer laboratories.

Content

How to set up a desktop PC with either the Windows or Linux operating system?
How to use the basic Linux command line?
How to use the Windows command line tools?
What are the fundamental concepts relating to virtualization and virtualization technology?
How to configure remote access to servers?
What is RAID and how to configure it?
How do PC components work?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Course material

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Course contains study materials, guided laboratory exercises and written reports. Laboratory exercises are done in small groups.

Blended track:
It is possible to study the material and do the exercises without attending to the laboratory classes. This needs to be agreed with the teacher before hand.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Student workload

135 hours, of which 45 hours are worked in the labs. Rest of the time is used for self study, report writing and exam preparations.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Theoretical exam and reports.
To be settled at the course kick off.