Student's digital skills: orientation

Introduction to the use of computers: The student can use a computer and its peripheral devices and can manage the use of files and directories. In addition, he/she can handle common IT problems, knows the basics of using the Internet and is familiar with the “netiquette”, or online etiquette.

The computer environment at the University of Helsinki: The student can use the University of Helsinki’s computer environment and its services independently. He/she also knows which online study services provided by the University of Helsinki he/she can use to aid his/her studies.

Information seeking: The student can use the University of Helsinki’s library services and find information through various sources. He/she knows different search techniques which help to work more efficiently. The student will also be familiar with the basics of copyrights.

Information security and privacy protection: The student understands the significance of information security and privacy protection in studies and other activities. He/she also knows how the choices he/she makes affect his/her own information security.

The self-study materials for the competence test of the course (chapters Introduction to the use of computers, The computer environment at the University of Helsinki, Information seeking, Information security): http://blogs.helsinki.fi/students-digital-skills/(Opens in a new tab)

Target group

The course is part of the general studies and is obligatory for all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The course can also be a part of continuous learning course selection.

Timing

The course must be completed as soon as possible after the beginning of studies, during the orientation period or period I – at the latest, during period II.
Organised annually in periods I-IV. If the course is offered as a continuous learning course, it may be taught at a different time.

Completion methods

The course is based on self-study materials that can be found online. The student demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for passing the course in an online competence test.

Contents

On this course, the student learns more about the digital learning environment of the University of Helsinki, information security and issues related to privacy protection. In addition, the student learns the basics of the use of computers and information seeking.

Assessment practices and criteria

This is a Pass/Fail course. To pass the course, you need to score at least 70% of the test’s maximum points.

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The self-study materials and the entry-level tests.

Relations to other study units

Partial performance for the course DIGI, Student’s digital skills (3 sp). In addition, the following course should be taken: DIGI-B, Student’s digital skills: advanced skills (1 sp).