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Micro Computer TechnologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AE00CM56

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Materials

Teacher's lecture materials.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 27.04.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Marko Hietamäki
Student groups
  • AE24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Materials

Teacher's lecture material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h

Content scheduling

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, motherboard ,processors,RAM/ROM memories and connections
- Hard Drive and SSB
- power supply
- Magnetic and optic memory,graphics card

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment comprises the following:
- Lab work
- Assignment
- Exam

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Alpo Anttonen
Student groups
  • AE23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Materials

Teacher's lecture material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h

Content scheduling

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, motherboard ,processors,RAM/ROM memories and connections
- Hard Drive and SSB
- power supply
- Magnetic and optic memory,graphics card

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment comprises the following:
- Lab work
- Assignment
- Exam

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Alpo Anttonen
Student groups
  • AE22B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, remote
  • AE22A
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Materials

Teacher's lecture material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h

Content scheduling

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, motherboard ,processors,RAM/ROM memories and connections
- Hard Drive and SSB
- power supply
- Magnetic and optic memory,graphics card

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment comprises the following:
- Lab work
- Assignment
- Exam

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Alpo Anttonen
Student groups
  • AE21
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.