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Introduction to Computing (5 cr)

Code: DT10001-3006

General information


Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

04.04.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

15 - 80

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

Teachers

  • Sanna Kukkasniemi

Teacher in charge

Sanna Kukkasniemi

Groups

  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
  • DTNS24
    Information Technology (BBA), Full-Time Studies, Fall, 2024

Objective

Student
-understands how information is presented, stored and processed using computers.
-knows what types of problems can be solved by means of computing.
-knows what kind of things are being researched and developed in computer science.
-understands the responsibility and risks of IT professional.
-knows different professional roles for computer scientists.

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