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Introduction to ComputingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IC10006

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Jyri Kemppainen

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Enrollment

15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Jyri Kemppainen
Teacher in charge

Jyri Kemppainen

Groups
  • ICNS24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

24.01.2024 - 26.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Joni Ranta
Teacher in charge

Joni Ranta

Groups
  • ICNS24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Location and time

Online course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology between 25 January 2023 at 8 am (EET) and 27 February 2023 at 3 pm (EET) at Moodle platform.

Materials

Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition ebook (12th Edition) OR newer editions of the book.

Teaching methods

Online entrance examinantion course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology. Implemented in Moodle platform with contain lectures and materials aiming at the following learning outcomes:
- students know what computing is
- student understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- student understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- student know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- student understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Exam schedules

All exams are between 25 January and 27 February 2023.

Completion alternatives

The evaluation is based on six online tests and two essays scored during the course. These are scored as follows:
- Two essays: 40 points, of which at least 15 must be obtained to pass the course.
- Six exams: each has a maximum score of 10 points and and student must get at least one point in each exam to pass the course.

Student must get at least 50 in order to pass the course.

Student workload

135 hours of self-study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

15.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Jyri Kemppainen
Teacher in charge

Jyri Kemppainen

Groups
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
  • ICNS23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

Timing

25.01.2023 - 27.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Joni Ranta
Teacher in charge

Joni Ranta

Groups
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • ICNS23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Location and time

Online course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology between 25 January 2023 at 8 am (EET) and 27 February 2023 at 3 pm (EET) at Moodle platform.

Materials

Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition ebook (12th Edition) OR newer editions of the book.

Teaching methods

Online entrance examinantion course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology. Implemented in Moodle platform with contain lectures and materials aiming at the following learning outcomes:
- students know what computing is
- student understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- student understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- student know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- student understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Exam schedules

All exams are between 25 January and 27 February 2023.

Completion alternatives

The evaluation is based on six online tests and two essays scored during the course. These are scored as follows:
- Two essays: 40 points, of which at least 15 must be obtained to pass the course.
- Six exams: each has a maximum score of 10 points and and student must get at least one point in each exam to pass the course.

Student must get at least 50 in order to pass the course.

Student workload

135 hours of self-study

Evaluation scale

H-5