Information Systems and NetworksLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the physical and logical structures of information systems. You are able to describe the structures of information systems. You know the methods and tools used in the design of user-oriented information systems and understand the logic of their operation. You know how to describe computer networks and know their structures and protocols. You know the principles of computer network design.

Content

- Basic concepts of information systems and computer networks
- Physical and logical structures of information systems
- Rudiments of the requirements specification of information systems
- Structures and protocols of computer networks
- Familiarization with the tools used in the design of information systems

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1

You identify the physical and logical structure of the information system as well as related components of the information network. You know the phases of information system design and related tools.

Satisfactory 2

You identify the physical and logical structure of the information system as well as related components of the information network. You know how to classify structural components of an information system according to their meanings. You know the phases of information system design and related tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3

You can explain the physical and logical structure of the information system as well as the components of the data network associated with it. You know how to classify structural components of an information system according to their meanings. You know the phases of information system design and related tools, you outline their purpose as part of the information system design set. You outline the role of users in the design of the information system.

Good 4

You can explain the physical and logical structure of the information system as well as the components of the data network associated with it. You can assess the suitability of the structural components of the information system as part of the whole. You know the phases of information system design and related methods, as well as tools of work. You know their purpose as part of an information system design set. You know the role of users in designing the information

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5

You can explain the physical and logical structures of information systems and justify their meaning as part of the information system. You can explain how the information system works in a user-oriented way. You know how user-oriented approach is implemented in the design of information systems. You can compare the design methods and tools used and understand their functional logic. You know how to describe computer networks and know their structures and protocols.

Materials

Study materials are presented in implementation plans

Accomplishment methods

You can complete this course according to the implementation plan or present your own performance plan to the responsible teacher. Your plan must be presented before the start of the implementation and should be realistic and lead to the achievement of competence in line with the objectives of the course.The implementation responsible teacher(s) may approve or reject your plan.