Information Technology, Introduction

The course gives the following knowledge:
1. Provides basic knowledge about the main elements in information technology: computer hardware, software, communication and network, and ICT in the society.
2. Provide basic knowledge about the main elements in procedure-oriented programming.
3. Provide basic knowledge about the process from a problem to a working program.

The course gives the following skills:
1. Be able to do simple reasoning about ICT related to social issues, legal issues and ethical issues.
2. Be able to perform simple analysis of how ICT systems work.
3. Be able to utilize the basics in practical, procedure-oriented programming.
4. Be able to use relevant programming tools.
5. Be able to carry out small programming projects.

Python will be used as the programming language in this course.

The students will get a general insight into information technology and develop knowledge, practical skills and attitude in practical use of information technological methods.
The students will learn basic procedural programming.

Lectures, exercise lectures, mandatory exercises, and a small mandatory project.

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.