IT tools (5cr)
Code: C-10065-LC00FX81-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.05.2025 - 31.03.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 25.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Course
- C-10065-LC00FX81
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The student demonstrates proficiency in using office software to create reports, documents, visual presentations, perform calculations, and generate charts. The student operates with a strong awareness of information security and effectively uses Metropolia’s IT services in their studies.
Content
• Basics of spreadsheet calculations • Basics of word processing and document management • Basics of presentation graphics • Basics of information security • IT services at Metropolia
Location and time
The course is a fully online course with videos presentations by the lecture and practical walkthrough videos. There are no video conference calls planned unless requested. The course online learning environment is Moodle - an email with instructions on how to access the learning environment will be sent to students one week before the course starts. The course work is completed by each student individually and will include Assignments, Quizzes & Tasks Self-directed learning *Subject to change
Materials
All learning materials and related literature will be provided by the teacher and made available via Moodle and/or OMA.
Teaching methods
This course introduces students to essential IT tools needed for academic and professional success. It covers the fundamentals of Microsoft Office, including Word for document creation, Excel for data management and analysis (with a focus on constructing formulas, understanding formula logic, and applying Excel’s built-in functions), and PowerPoint for creating clear and engaging visual presentations. Students will also learn to navigate the university’s digital learning environment effectively and make use of cloud-based services for collaboration and file management. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce professional-quality reports, documents, charts, and calculations, search for and interpret IT-related information, and communicate technical concepts clearly and appropriately.
Exam schedules
Exam dates and times will be agreed upon by the student and the teacher.
Student workload
This is a five credit course, therefore requires 135 hours to complete. The time will be broken down as follows: Planned classroom activities: 36 hrs Quizzes : 20 hrs Exam : 3 hrs Research and Self-study: 76 hours
Qualifications
The course materials do not support Mac users. Please note that the office programs used in the course must be installed on the computer; the online version is not sufficient.