ECTS
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Course code: IAS10099o17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Information Technology
Major: Landscape Architecture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 0 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Jacek Markowski
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course in English will be available if a minimum of 6 students sign up for a group. If less than 6 students sign up for the group, the course will be available in Polish with the possibility of individual support in English.
Learning outcomes: Students have general knowledge of IT, are able to define the concepts of ICT, can show and recognize services in information networks, know how to use a spreadsheet, edit texts, use raster and vector graphics tools, know the basics of databases, give examples of specialized software in their field of study Skills Students creatively use Internet information sources and services in computer networks, use quasi cloud computing, know how to format the documents using styles, design and perform calculations and basic analysis of data using a spreadsheet formulas, filters, and the graphics module. Students prepare screen presentations showing the results of their work with web applications, are able to analyze and solve problems and justify the choice of tools, under supervision of the instructor.
Competences: Students can work both individual and in teams using the available network applications, can recognizes the importance of professional and ethical responsibility for the use and information processing.
Prerequisites: Training in the use of e-learning platform
Course content: Information Technology is a blended learning course on the Moodle platform. The course includes four modules for individual work divided into thematic blocks: • Module 1: Elements of Web 2.0; participatory culture. • Module 2: Information Technology Fundamentals, (interface of user’s, word processing, open source software). • Module 3: Word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation of the content. • Module 4: Computer graphics: vector and raster, 2D and 3D • Module 5/topic/separate online course for teamwork. Internet applications, spreadsheets, word processing tools, raster graphics and vector graphics tools, design and use of databases, copyright, teamwork
Recommended literature: • Content of the online course „Information Technology” (142 multi presentations, activities and sources): Authors: J. Markowski, A. Majchrzak, J. Markowska • P. J. Durka: Cyfrowy świat: jak to działa; 2004, Wydawnictwo Adamantan, Warszawa. Wersja elektroniczna poprzedniego wydania: http://brain.fuw.edu.pl/~durka/KIC. • M. J. Hernandez: Bazy danych dla zwykłych śmiertelników; wyd. III 2004, Mikom, Warszawa..
Assessment methods: Participation in the training exercises, participation in discussion forums, tests (supervised tasks), evaluation of the project (team work), individual tasks.
Comment: e-learning (blended learning)