TNIU05 Information Technology, 9 ECTS-points
/Informationsteknik/

Advancement level:
B

Aim:
The course will give an introduction to information technology, experience of project work, skills in written and oral presentation in Swedish. Course content:

Supplementary courses:
TNDE50 Programmering

Course organization:
During the lectures the theoretical part of this field is presented. In laboratory work the students practice programming and use different application programs like spreadsheets, wordprocessors and database systems. In the lessons the laboratory work is prepared. The guidance in project work includes training in writing and oral presentation in smaller groups.

Course content:
History and development of computing. Fundamentals of computer hardware and software. Computer systems. Word processing, calculation, database, email, Internet. Information retrieval. Computer security. Working in project. Introduction to programming. Technical reports. Correct writing. Presentation technology.

Course literature:
Beekman, George: Computer Confluence 2nd ed, Benjamin/Cummings. Course material produced by the department.

LAB1, 2 p.
PRA1, 4 p.
The grades passed or failed are given. 80 percent presence during lessons is needed to pass. PRA1 Project work, 4 points. LAB1 Labratory work, 2 points.

Course language is .