Computer Skills 03-CS-11CEBSDL

Course learning content:
- basics of information and communication techniques,
- the problem of data security and protection,
- operating system and its types,
- learning advanced text formatting techniques,
- elementary principles of correct editing of a scientific text (a paper, an annual thesis, a BA and MA thesis),
- Excel; getting to know the software used to create spreadsheets,
- PowerPoint; analysis of software used to create multimedia presentations,
- creating multimedia presentations,
- practical use of the Internet.

Module learning aims

Course aims: - teaching the use of basic information technology services, such as: computer use, word processing, spreadsheets, internet communication, - preparing students for the proper formatting of bachelor's and master's theses, - learning how to use the most important applications used in the modern economy.

Major

Central European nad Balkan Studies

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture with a multimedia presentation, discussions, experiential work, workshop method, project work, demonstration and observation, sound and/or video demonstration, group work.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Basic digital computer skills.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- can understand the concepts of software / hardware as well as recognize the main parts of a computer and common mobile devices; can identify the activities of the basic application software,
- can use the basic terminology of TI; knows how to use methods of securing a computer against unwanted programs; can efficiently use the operating system as well as identify various types of files and create them efficiently,
- can format a text regardless of its type, volume or purpose, as well as equip each text with a properly developed and formatted scientific apparatus,
- can work with a spreadsheet at an intermediate level,
- can create a multimedia presentation,
- can recognize the basic concepts related to the Internet and WWW and efficiently use the Internet for scientific purposes.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria:

very good (bdb; 5.0): very good knowledge of terminology in the field of Information Technology; excellent knowledge of computer software and fluency in using it.

good plus (+db; 4.5): very good knowledge of basic IT terms; very good knowledge of the computer software discussed in class and relatively fluent in using it.

good (db; 4.0): good knowledge of basic IT terms; good knowledge of the computer software discussed in class and relatively problem-free use of it.

satisfactory plus (+dst; 3.5): satisfactory good knowledge of basic IT terms; equally satisfactory knowledge of the computer software discussed in class and correct, albeit allowing various shortcomings, its use.

satisfactory (dst; 3.0): basic knowledge of basic IT terms; basic knowledge of computer software discussed in class and sufficient to pass the course, but full of shortcomings the ability to use this software.

unsatisfactory (ndst; 2.0): unsatisfactory knowledge of basic IT terms; ignorance of the computer software discussed in class and the inability to use it.

Bibliography

Reading list will be given by lecturers.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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