Micro Computer Technology (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Location and time

The schedules can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Teacher delivers materials and links in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

The study involves contact teaching and requires attendance at the SEAMK campus.

The course is conducted in the Moodle learning environment. The course requires independent work and scheduling.

- The course includes joint online meetings/pair or group work at campus.
- The course includes laboratories at the SEAMK campus.
- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions.

Exam schedules

Exam day informed in the beginning of course in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

- Exam
- Pair/group/project work
- Learning tasks

Student workload

Lectures and guided exercises 32 h, independent study 50 h

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

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.