UC1ITF05 IT Fundamentals
UC1ITF05 IT Fundamentals
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyDigital Assurance and Security Management
- ECTS05
- CampusOnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderLivinus Obiora Nweke
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Digital Assurance and Security Management
This course aims to cultivate fundamental skills essential in the field of computing. Students develop both technical and soft skills through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to the IT landscape. They gain knowledge of fundamental IT concepts, tools, technologies, and evaluation approaches. The course focuses on enhancing students' skills in using IT tools for productivity and problem-solving, researching technology-related topics, project management, investigation, exploration, and problem-solving. Furthermore, it emphasizes self-efficacy in technology adoption, reading, writing, and critical reflection.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | fundamental IT concepts, such as networking, operating systems, storage, and applications. |
|---|---|
| K2 | tools, technologies, and methodologies used in the wider discipline. |
| K3 | approaches towards evaluating technologies. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | their use of IT tools for productivity and problem-solving. |
|---|---|
| S2 | researching a technology relevant topic using appropriate sources. |
| S3 | the interaction between various stages of a project. |
| S4 | investigation, exploration, and presenting a solution to a problem. |
| S5 | appropriate use of tools and technologies. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | self-efficacy in technology adoption. |
|---|---|
| G2 | reading, writing, and critical reflection. |
- Basic tools and application essentials
- Digital Literacy Fundamentals
- Personal Branding and Digital Presence
- Data Processing and Presentation
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Project Management essentials
- Mini Project
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 18 |
Teacher-supported work | 24 |
Self-study | 83 |
This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
The exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio of Work | A-F | ||
Online Exam | A-F |