- 4.1 Requirements for the basic studies
- 4.1.1 An example of possible combinations
- 4.2 Preliminary knowledge
- 4.3 Obligatory courses
- 4.4 Optional courses
- 4.5 Other optional courses
- 4.5.1 TIE150 Databases (Tietokannat) (2 ov/4 cr)
- 4.5.2 TIE002 UNIX Basics (UNIX-perusteet)(1 ov/2 cr)
- 4.5.3 TIE130 Fundamentals of Information Technology (Tietotekniikan perusteet) (3 ov/6 cr)
- 4.5.4 TJTA14 Tietohallinnon ja tietojärjestelmien kehittämisen perusteet (3 ov/ 6cr)
- 4.5.5 TJTA37 Structured Information Systems Development (Rakenteinen tietojärjestelmien kehittäminen) (3 ov/6 cr)
- 4.5.6 TLI110 Introduction to Data Communications (Johdatus tietoliikenteeseen) (2 ov/4cr)
- 4.5.7 TLI115 Introduction to Computer Communications (Johdatus tietokoneverkkoihin) (3 ov/6 cr)
- 4.5.8 TIE120 C++ Programming (Ohjelmointi) (5 ov/10cr)
- 4.5.9 MMA15 Introduction to Multimedia (Johdatus multimediaan) (2 ov/4cr)
- 4.5.10 MMA13 Multimedian sisältötuotanto (3 ov/6cr)
- 5 Maps
- 6 Appendixes
1 Foreword
This is a handbook for students of the basic studies in information technology and it contains information on practical things, contact addresses and study modules among others. Keep this study handbook! Should any information in this hanbook change, will the students be informed. The latest version of the handbook is always available at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/materiaalia/jyvaskyla/
Mere presence is not enough to complete the basic studies. Sometimes it may require some effort and struggling. But the more you have to work, the better it feels to get the certificate in the end. And the most important thing, of course, is to see how you learn new things all the time on the way.
If you have any problems with your studies you can (and you must) consult the lecturers or the other personnell at the Open University. They work for You.
Welcome to study at the Jyväskylä Open University!
Jyväskylä, 13.08.2001
Petri Heinonen and Tommi Lahtonen
2 About Open University
Jyväskylä Open University is a separate department of the University of Jyväskylä that gets the majority of its funding from the Ministry of Education. Part of the funding needed comes from the students as tuition fees.
The Open University offers a possibility for studying at the university level regardless of the former education.
The studies included in the programme of the Open University correspond to the study requirements leading to university level degrees. The introduction is planned and given together with the departments of the University of Jyväskylä and the certificates given equal the corresponding ones at a university.
Jyväskylä Open University has more than 100 cooperative institutions all aroung Finland. Starting the basics studies in information technology in the academic year 2001-2002 is possible in addition to Jyväskylä at least in Evijärvi, Kauhava, Karstula, Kiljava, Kokkola and Äänekoski.
2.1 Terms
The Faculty of Information Technology (informaatioteknologian tiedekunta) is responsible for the teaching of information technology at the University of Jyväskylä. A faculty is an adminstrative unit of the university and it confirms the degree requirements, for instance. A faculty is divided to departments having one or more subjects. The basic studies in information technology belong to the introduction given by the Department of Mathematical Information Technology (tietotekniikan laitos).
A credit, (abbreviated as cr or ECTS when referring to European Credit Transfer System and ov when referring to Finnish "opintoviikko") is a study effort taking approximately 40 hours in the Finnish credit (opintoviikko) system. One Finnish "opintoviikko" corresponds to two European credits (1 ov = 2 cr). Following the lectures, reading literature, working on assigments and taking exams are, for example, included in the credits.
A study module is the basic unit for the studies usually including a certain amount of lectures and independent work (assignments, exams). The basic studies in information technology consist of five or more study modules, that is to say courses.
A study entity consist of several study modules that are grouped according to the discipline, subject or a problem field. The basic studies (approbatur) in information technology is one study entity.
2.2 Contact
You can contact the lecturers in their office at Agora in Mattilanniemi maily on working days between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. However, it is recommended that you make an appointment beforehand by calling or e-mailing to make sure they are available. Appointments at another times than official office hours are possible but should be made well beforehand.
The best way to reach the lecturers and other personnell is e-mail, use it if possible. It is also possible to contact the lecturers of information technology in Jyväskylä via WWW by an electronic form that is available at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/palaute.html
Contact addresses for some people that can help you with your studies:
Name |
Job |
Address |
Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Petri Heinonen |
Responsible for the courses: |
Tietotekniikan laitos PL 35 (Agora),
40351 JKL |
Phone (014)-2602746 |
|
Tommi Lahtonen |
Responsible for the courses: |
Tietotekniikan laitos PL 35 (Agora), 40351
JKL |
Phone (014)-2602746 |
|
Eija Ihanainen |
Student counsellor |
Avoin yliopisto PL 35, 40351 JKL
|
Phone (014)-2603666 |
|
Mirja Tervo |
Projector |
Avoin yliopisto PL 35 , 40351 JKL
|
Phone (014)-2604321 |
|
Sirpa Lällä |
Register |
Avoin yliopisto PL 35 , 40351 JKL |
Phone (014)-2603714 |
|
Pirjo Vepsäläinen |
Course secretary |
Avoin yliopisto PL 35, 40351 JKL |
Phone (014)-2603690 |
The offices in Matarankatu, Tourula are open on working days 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
2.3 Nomenclature of the lecture rooms
The nomenclature of the lecture rooms and offices at the University has a logic which reveals the building and floor of the room. Some examples:
|
Name of the room |
Location |
Building |
Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MaA102 |
Mattilanniemi |
A |
1 |
|
MaE201 |
Mattilanniemi |
E |
2 |
|
MaD249 |
Mattilanniemi |
D |
2 |
|
AgA102 |
Agora (Mattilanniemi) |
Agora |
1 |
|
YlistöFYS202 |
The Department of Physics (Fysiikan laitos) (Ylistönrinne) |
Physics (Fysiikka) |
2 |
|
C102 |
Seminaarinmäki |
C-building |
1 |
A map showing the locations of the University buildings is included in this handbook as an appenix.
2.4 Fees, registering and continuing the studies
Registering for a student of information technology at the Open Univeristy is done as follows:
- Fill the registering form
- Pay the advance payment to the accout mentioned on the form
- Sent the form and the quittance confirming your payment to Open University
The tuition fee for the basic studies on information technology is 2500 FIM. The fee (the advance payment of 300 FIM subtracted) shall be paid by two installments during the autumn term. The fee covers the teaching, supervision, exams, checking the assignments and some basic material mentioned on the course descriptions. Is is also possible to participate only on single courses.
Note, however, that only the students that have paid or committed themselves to pay the whole fee for the basic studies, have the possibility to buy sofware needed for the studies at an affordabe price as described in chapter 3.1.4.
If you wish to continue the studies you have paid but not finished on previous years, you can do it without any extra fees. You have to register as a sustainig student in the beginning of every semester.
The easiest way to register as a sustaining student is to use the WWW form at
http://www.avoin.jyu.fi/olet/index.htm?jatkava.htm
or you can also call or e-mail the course secretary Pirjo Vepsäläinen (vepsalai@avoin.jyu.fi, p.014-260 3690)
2.5 Student counselling
During your studies study letters will be sent to you. They contain information on current topics, practical matters, possible changes in schedules etc. Read the letters and keep them. They will mainly be e-mailed to you.
The office personnell will help you in all problems concerning registering, fees, transcripts and certificates. The student councellor, projector and course secretary can help with the planning of your studies. You can consult the lecturers about all the issues of studying information technology.
Never hesitate to ask about unclear things!
2.6 From Open University student to Univeristy student
After finishing the basic studies on two subjects at the Open Univeristy you have the possibility to become a student of the Faculty of Information Technology without participating an entrance examination.
If you wish to take computer science as your major subject at the University, you shoud take either the basic studies in information technology or the basic studies in computer science to your study programme in the Open University and combine it with some basic studies in economic science (marketing, management and leadership, enterpreneurship or economis).
In case you want to have information technology as your major, you should take either the basic studies in information technology or the basic studies in conputer science and couple it with the basic studies in mathematics.
The study counsellor Eija Ihanainen (eihanain@avoin.jyu.fi), phone (014) 260 3666 can tell you more about entering the University this way.
3 Basic studies in information technology (approbatur)
It takes approximately one to two years to complete the basic studies (approbatur). During the courses, the lectures and exerises take at least two evenings a week and the time required for the assignment comes in addition. As a rule of thumb you should then have at least three evenings a week for studying. Of course, the time required is an individual matter as all the students differ in their capabilities.
The lower the level of previous knowledge and skills you start from is, the more it takes to get good results. On the other hand, the higher motivation you have, the more likely you will get the good results.
The basic studies in information technology is a study entity of 15 ov/30 cr which in theory corresponds to 15*40 = 600 working hours. Approximately 250 hours of these are supervised, 350 hours remaining for independent work. This illustrates well the amount of work required. But as mentioned before, the work load is an individual matter.
Participating the introduction is completely voluntary. Only the exams and assignments are obligatory. However, we recommend everyone to be present at least on the first lectures of every course as the contents of the study module are reviewed then.
3.1 Equipment
The opportunity to use a microcomputer is a necessity for the student. In case you do not have this opportunity at home or at work, we recommend you to get a computer when you start your studies. It is possibe to use the computer labs of the University but unfortunately they are occupied for most of the time and finding an unoccupied computer can be difficult. Having a computer of your own makes your studies more flexible. It does not have to be the latest model available, even a computer older than five years is good enough for doing your exercises and assingments. Especially in the beginning of your studies practising on your own is essential for familiarizing yourself with the computer.
Before attending the first exercises you should buy some floppy discs as you will need them on the course. Always remember to make backup copies of your assignments. It is worth making several of them.
3.1.1 Computer labs
The students of the Open University are allowed to use the same computer labs as the University students. There are eight computer labs for the students in the Agora building. In addition, there are ten or so Windows labs and some Macintosh labs in the Computing Centre (ATK-keskus) in Mattilanniemi.
For using the computer labs in Agora the students need a username that is given to them together with an e-mail address. See chapter 3.1.2 for the usernames.
The computer labs in Agora are open to the students whenever there is no teaching going on. The doors are open from Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. The computer labs are closed on Sundays.
3.1.2 E-mail and username for the computer labs
As a student of information technology you will get an e-mail address and the right to use the UNIX-computers of the Computing Centre. You can still use other e-mail addresses in your studies. The username for the University computers is needed for example for forming the username for the computer labs in Agora.
The lecturers Petri Heinonen and Tommi Lahtonen will give the UNIX-usernames (e-mail addresses). You can ask for your username for example when you come to the first lectures. The username can only be given if the lecturers have received a confirmation of your registration as a student in the Open Univeristy. It takes about a week from your registration as a student to get the username.
The e-mail addresses are valid the whole academic year, both the autumn and the spring term, and the validity can be extended to longer periods if needed. For keeping your username, you have to register as a sustaining student (see chapter 2.4.).
To get the username for the computer labs in Agora you need the UNIX-username (e-mail). Ask Petri Heinonen or Tommi Lahtonen about the username for Agoranet when you get your e-mail address.
3.1.3 Mailing list and real time discussion
The students of the Open University have their own mailing list which they are free to join. The list is used for informing about different issues concerning the Open University and for general discussion about study-related things. The list is ment to be informal: All kinds of messages that have something to do with the basic studies in information tehnology can be sent.
To join the mailing list fill the form at
http://majordomo.cc.jyu.fi/mailman/listinfo/tt-avoin
The majority of the courses have their own mailing lists for their respective topics. See the home pages of the courses for their mailing lists.
The courses also have a realtime discussion channel (Chat, IRC) the students are free to join. The lecturers are on the channel and will answer your questions if only they have the time. Nonetheless, there will be other students on the channel who may be able to help you quickly. Read more about the channel at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/chat.html
3.1.4 Software
The students that will complete the basic studies, that is have committed themselves to pay the whole fee, can buy the software mentioned below.
Fill the attached commitment form and bring it to the lecturer. You will then get a certificate of being a student that gives you the right to buy the software but it does not ensure you any other student benefits.
The software you can buy at a student price is sold at the Computing Centre (ATK-keskus). The Borland software available costs 20-200 FIM per programme. More information on the software and the licences is available at
http://www.cc.jyu.fi/atk/mikrotuki/ohjelmisto/ohjelmiv.htm
The address above does not work outside the University network.
Software at a student price is also available in Jyäskylä at
Kampus Data, Kauppakatu 9 (The prices are from 21.8.2001)
|
Programme |
Operatin System |
Price |
|---|---|---|
|
MS-Office XP Professional Student |
Windows 98/2000 |
795 mk |
|
MS-Office Premium 2000 Student |
Windows 98/2000 |
995 mk |
|
WordPerfect Office 2000 FI |
Windows 95/98/NT |
450 mk |
|
WordPerfect Office 2002 UK Academic Edition |
Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000 |
795 mk |
Corel WP 2000 includes Corel Word Perfect (text processing), Corel Quattro Pro (spreadsheet computation), Corel Presentations (presentation graphics) and programmes Trellix 2 and Corel Central. Ask the contents of Academic Edition from the store.
MS-Office Pro includes Word (text processing), Excel (spreadsheet computation), Access (database) and Power Point (presetation graphics). MS-Office Premium has Publisher, Front Page and Photo Draw programmes in addition.
The time of delivery of the software can be long. Some software is available both as Finnish and English versions. Check the delivery time and the language from the store.
What is included in the price is only the licence and the installation discettes or CD. The licence gives you the right to use the software for non-commercial purposes. The manuals are usually not included in the price. Some manuals can be ordered from the Computing Centre, their prices vary between 200 and 900 mk.
3.1.5 Literary material
The tuition fee covers the basic material for every course. The material can be literary or available in WWW.
Some courses can, however, have some material you have to buy your self. These courses are optional and the costs remain reasonable.
If some additional material is needed, it is mentioned in the desription of the course (below). The handouts are reommended but you can manage without. The literature about information technology becomes obsolete very fast so you should think through whether to buy it or not. You can search for the manuals of the software used on the courses from the public libraries. Some you can also borrow from the Computing Centre.
3.2 Contact teaching
Contact teaching is simply supervised studying: Introduction where the lecturer is present. The basic studies in information technology contain approximately 250 hours of contact teaching.
In the beginning of every study module a schedule will be given. It shows the topics for the lectures giving you the idea what you could take a look at beforehand. Reviewing the subject before the contact teaching sessions helps you to learn.
3.2.1 Lectures
Topics of the course are discussed with examples on the lectures. The purpose is not to repeat the literary material but to invoke new thoughts about the subject.
It is worth orientating oneself with the subject before the lectures, which noes not mean one should study the the topics all alone. Getting familiar with the subject beforehand invokes questions that otherwise would appear to you only after the lectures.
3.2.2 Exercises
Pratical exercises about the topics of the course are held weekly. The exercises support the lectures and vice versa. You should take a look at the topics of the exercises and go through what you have learned on the lectures before you attend the exercises because it makes it easier for you to do the work. Depending on the course in question the exercises will either be handed out in the weekly demonstrations where you do them or handed out to be completed beforehand.
The exercises you do at the weekly meetings will show you in practice what has been discussed on the lectures and they will exercise your skills in different tasks.
The exercises you have to do beforehand are discussed critically together with the other students in the meetings to compare different solutions to the problem and to consider whether it is possible to rank them.
Exercises for most of the courses will be available on the homepages of the courses. Find the homepages of the courses at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/
There are links to the exercises (demo) on the homepages of the courses.
Being active on the exercise meetings gives the best reward. Childish curiosity is only beneficial for your learning
3.2.3 Tutoring
Tutoring day is usually a Saturday at the end of the course. There is no introduction on the tutorig days but the opportunity to work with the assignments and unfinished exercises in the presence of a supervisor who can help.
There can possibly be other study-related happenings on the tutoring days (like excursions to companies, going through spesific issues) but they are completely up to the suggestions and ideas from the students.
3.3 Assignments
Assignments are practical exercises about the subject of the courses. To get the greatest advantage of the assignment you should finish it before the exam. Most assignments are done individually. Spesific instructions for the assignments will be given and you will find them on the homepages of the courses. Find the web sites of the courses at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/On some courses there is no exam but the course can be passed by completing the assigment.
Using your imagination with the assingents is allowed: Neatly original assignments are interesting to read.
3.3.1 Supervision
Since the assignments are exercises and not examinations, you can get supervision for your work. The minimum of supervision could be accepting the subject and plan and delimiting the task to a reasonable size. It is worth showing the unfinished assignment to the supervisor regularly so that it does not remain unfinished just because you cannot solve some problem alone. If you can't work around a problem by your self, get help. Also remember that the assignment is not necessary ready when you hand it back: The supervisor can suggest some additions or changes.
Supervision is available when needed. You can get it on the tutoring days or by making an appointment with the supervisor who usually is the same person who checks your work. Ask for supervision by e-mailing.
You can solve many problems by reading the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) of the course.
3.3.2 Handing back the assignment
It is essential for your progress to keep up with the study schedual. Hand back the assignments before the deadline. Delayed assignments are an inconvinience both for the student and the supervisor. The deadline is usually before the exam since the assignment is very good exercise for it. The supervisors and deadlines are mentioned in the assignment instructions. As mentioned above, you may have to fix your assignment after you have first handed it back so do not destroy the material you have used right after you have delivered your work. It is wise to keep all the assigments until you get your certificate of the basic studies. Also remember to keep backup copies as discettes tend to break and disappear.
Depending on the course, assignments are handed back either personally, by e-mail or via WWW. If the delivery is by e-mail, zip the attached files and mark what they contain. Include the following information:
- Name of the course and the subject of the assignment.
- Major subject that for the students of the Open University is AVOIN YO.
- Your name, date of birth, address, e-mail, phone number and the town you study in
- The name of the assigment and which application and its version it was made by
If your assignment has several parts, hand them back in one package to save everyones time.
3.3.3 Assesment
Your assignment will be assessed and you will always get comments from your superviosr. The evaluation of your work is either literary (by e-mail) or personal in case you deliver your work personally. You should get comments on your work within two weeks after handing it back. Sometimes the assesment may be delayed but at least you can ask for it when two weeks have passed.
If your assignment does not meet the requirements, you have to improve it in accordance with the commets you got. When you hand it back for the second time include also the first evaluation in the assignment.
3.3.4 Grading
The assignments are not graded separately. On some courses an assignment that is better than the average and shows the acquaintance of the student can raise the grade of the course by a maximum of 0.5 units. The assignment has no effect on the grade if it is failed. To check the effect of the assignment on the grade see the assignment instructions for the course in question.
3.4 Exams
Each course has one exam and two re-examinations if needed. In case you could not attend the exams of failed on each trial you have to consult the lecturer for the next possibility to try.
The exams are theoretical: You answer the given questions on paper.
3.4.1 Registering for the exams
On most courses there are to separate exams: One on the daytime and one in the evening. The students of the Open University can attend either one. The registering for the exams is via the Kurki system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/tenttiilm.html
Registering for the exams is obligatory and should be done at latest a week before the exam. Registering is necessary as the rooms needed for the exam have to be reserved in advance. Registering is not possible by e-mail or phone.
In case you are going to attend an evening exam but have forgotten to register, ask Petri Heinonen or Tommi Lahtonen if you can still participate. If you are to attend a daytime exam but forgot to register, ask the secretary Marja-Liisa Salonen (salonen@mit.jyu.fi) if it is still possible to take the exam.
Do not register if you are not going to take the exam! You can cancel your registration at latest on the preceding working day. If the exam in question is in the evening, cancel it by e-mailing or calling Petri Heinonen or Tommi Lahtonen. For cancelling the registration for daytime exams contact Marja-Liisa Salonen (salonen@mit.jyu.fi).
3.4.2 Exam practices
You have to arrive in time and you are not allowed to leave before half an hour has passed from the beginning of the examination. The students that arrive within this half an hour can still attend the exam. You can thus be at maximum 29 minutes late!
If there are different exams in the room simultaneously, there is a spesific seating arrangement which means there is no point in seating before the proctor arrives and explains the arrangement. In every exam the students are seated such that there is one empty seat on their both sides. When everyone is seated, forms are passed to which everyone must write their name and which exam they are taking on the field marking their seat.
You can start answering only after the proctors permission!
You do not have to return the questions unless you are told to do so on the question paper. Before the exam starts, answering sheets are given. You must write your name and the date of birth on every sheet you return. You must deliver at least one sheet with your name and the date of birth on it!
So, the following information has to be on every sheet you hand back:
- Name and the date of birth (your ID)
- Major subject which for the sturents of the Open University is AVOIN YO
- The name of the course = the exam you are taking
The examinations for the basic studies take four hours during which you can take one or more exams.
3.4.3 Exam results
The exam results will be given at latest two weeks from the day the lecturer got the answer sheets. The results can be seen on the homepage of the course immediately.
The results include the names and grades for all the students that passed and possibly the date when the assignment was accepted.
The fastest way to see your grade is to check the web site of the course!
3.5 Grading
Each course is graded between 1 and 3 (1, 1+, 1½, 2-, 2, 2+, 2½, 3- and 3) and the grade is the best one of your exam results for that course. The assignment can raise the grade for the course (see chapter 3.3.3.) The grade for the whole study entity is calculated as an average of the courses as follows:
| Average | Grade |
|---|---|
|
1,00 - 1,66 |
tyydyttävät tiedot (passed) (1) |
|
1,67 - 2,33 |
hyvät tiedot (good) (2) |
|
2,34 - 3,00 |
erinomaiset tiedot (excellent) (3) |
3.6 Certificate
After completing the whole basic studies -entity you will automaticly get a certificate of the studies. A transcript showing all the courses you have taken is included.
It is possible to get transcripts showing an individual course or courses from the Open University office.
Contact the course secretary Pirjo Vepsäläinen (vepsalai@avoin.jyu.fi) if there is some confusion with your certificate of transcripts.
3.7 Feedback from the students
We are grateful of both negative and positive feedback concerning the introduction. You can comment on the teaching immediately or literally after the course. The immediate feedback is most efficient as any comments given afterwords can only be used for the planning of the next course. By being active you can contribute to the introduction you get already before your studies are over. In the end of a course the students are asked to fill an evaluation form. Your criticism helps us to develop the courses. Positive comments are also welcome.
You can comment on the courses (anoymously if you like) any time by using a form at
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/palaute.html
And of course you can e-mail us!
4 Study modules
The following chapters describe the courses, their aims, contents, literature, schedules and evaluation. The additional literature mentioned is not required. The courses are lectured in Finnish.
The Preliminary Course in Information Technology is an optional course preceding the basic studies. The basic skills of using the computer and the Internet that are needed as preliminary knowledge for the basic studies are on the programme of this course. The course is free for those who will take the whole of basic studies.
The students in Jyväskylä have a plenty of possibilities for the contents of the study entity. The diagram below shows the courses lectured on the academic year 2001-2002. [p] stands for "päivä" which means the course will be lectured on the daytime and [i] stands for evening ("ilta") lectures. The courses marked with a star (*) are obligatory. For the English names of the course see below.
4.1 Requirements for the basic studies
The basic studies in information technology has to include:
- Obligatory courses (3 ov/6 cr):
- TIE110 Introduction to Programming (Johdatus ohjelmointiin) (3 ov/6 cr)
- Optional courses (12 ov/24 cr):
- TIE101 Utilizing Information Networks (Tietoverkot työvälineenä) (2 ov/4cr)
- TIE140 Microcoputer Systems (Mikrotietokonelaitteistot) (2 ov/4 cr)
- TIE160 Microcomputer Applications (Mikrotietokoneiden ohjelmistot) (2 ov/4 cr)
- TIE150 Databases (Tietokannat) (2 ov/4 cr)
- TIE002 UNIX Basics (UNIX-perusteet (1 ov/2 cr)
- TIE130 Fundamentals of Information Technology (Tietotekniikan perusteet) (3 ov/6 cr)
- TIE120 C++ Programming (Ohjelmointi) (5 ov/10 cr)
- TJTA14 Tietohallinnon ja tietojärjestelmien kehittämisen perusteet (3 ov)
- TJTA37 Structured Information Systems Development (Rakenteinen tietojärjestelmien kehittäminen) (3 ov/6 cr)
- TLI110 Introduction to Data Communications (Johdatus tietoliikenteeseen) (2 ov/4 cr)
- TLI115 Introduction to Computer Communications (Johdatus tietokoneverkkoihin (3 ov/6 cr)
- MMAA13 Multimedian sisältötuotanto (3 ov/6 cr)
- MMAA15 Introduction to Multimedia (Johdatus multimediaan) (2 ov/4 cr)
4.1.1. An example of possible combinations
For the students who are planning to study at the Department of Mathematical Information Technology or who are planning to take subject studies (cum laude approbatur) at the Open University the following study modules are recommended for the basic studies:
- TIE110 Introduction to Programming (3 ov/6 cr)
- TIE120 C++ Programming (5 ov/10 cr)
- TIE130 The Fundamentals of Information Tehnology (3 ov/6 cr)
- TLI110 Introduction to Data Communications (2 ov/4 cr)
- TIE150 Databases (2 ov/4 cr)
4.2 Preliminary knowledge
The basic skills of using a computer are needed to begin the basic studies. These skills can be obtained on the Preliminary Course in Information Technology which does not belong to the basic studies entity itself. In addition there are study modules that have other courses as required preliminary knowledge which in practice means you have to take some of the courses in a certain orded. The preliminary knowledge required is mentioned in the description of the courses below.
4.2.1 TIE001 Preliminary Course in Information Technology (Tietotekniikan propedeuttinen -kurssi) (1 ov/2 cr)
- Homepage:
- Autumn:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/propedeuttinen/
Spring:http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/propedeuttinen/
- Content:
- Basic knowledge of the construction of a computer and of using different operating systems (Dos, Windows, Unix). Using e-mail, WWW and the local Kurki-system is an important part of the course as those skills are needed for the basic studies.
- Evaluation:
- Usage test. The date will be announced later also on the homepage of the course. Lectures and exercises are not obligatory.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course is possible from the first day of the course on the notice board on the first floor of Agora or on the first lecture.
- Lectures:
- 10 hours.
Autumn:
Lectures on Monday 3.9., Tuesday 4.9., Wednesday 5.9., Wednesday 12.9 and Wednesday 19.9 in Ag B102 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Spring:
Lectures on Monday 7.1., Wednesday 9.1., Thursday 10.1., Tuesday 15.1. and Tuesday 22.1. in Ab A103 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Exercises:
- 10 hours.
Autumn:
The times for the exercise meetings will be announced on the first lecture and can be found on the homepage of the course. The first meeting for the first group is on Monday 3.9. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Spring:
The times for the exercise meetings will be announced on the first lecture and can be found on the homepage of the course. The first meeting for the first group is on Monday 7.1. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Assignment:
- There is no assignment on the course.
- Exam:
- Usage test. The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Sauli Takkinen 2001: "Tietotekniikan selviytymisopas". Handout. Univeristy of Jyväskylä, Department of Mathematical Information technology.
- Additional literature:
- All basic literature on information technology printed after 1996. All literature concerning the latest sowtware versions.
- Responsible:
- Petri Heinonen (peheinon@mit.jyu.fi).
4.3 Obligatory courses
The basic studies of information tehnology as a minor subjet has only one obligatory course.
4.3.1 TIE 110 Introduction to Programming (Johdatus ohjelmointiin) (3ov/6 cr)
- Homepage:
-
Autumn:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/johdatusohjelmointiin/
Spring:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/johdatusohjelmointiin/
- Content:
- Elementary programming using C++, number systems, elementary logic. The basics of program designing and the corret programming procedures.
- Aim:
- The student understands the principle of programing, can write small C++ programmes and knows the software used.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Prerequisites:
- Preliminary Course in Information Technology or equivalent knowledge.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 48 hours.
Autumn:
Weeks 37-48 on Wednesdays 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays 8 a.m.-10 a.m. in Ag B102. Check the lecturing hours from the homepage of the course beforehand.
Spring:
Weeks 3-15 on Tuesdays ans Wednesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B102. Check the lecturing hours from the homepage of the course beforehand.
- Exercises:
- 20 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Assignment:
- See the web site of the course for description of the assigment.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Männikkö T.: "Johdatus ohjelmointiin". 2000. Handout. University of Jyväskylä.
- Additional literature:
- Literature on the basics of programming and C or C++ language.
- Responsible:
-
Autumn: Hans Björn (harobj@cc.jyu.fi)
Spring: Pentti Hämäläinen (hamalain@cc.jyu.fi)
- Note:
- This course is the base for the C++ Programming course among others. Learning these topics well makes it easier to study on the following courses.
4.4 Optional courses
The following optional courses are lectured in the evenings and the students of the Open Univeristy can attend all of them.4.4.1 TIE101 Utilizing Information Networks (Tietoverkot työvälineenä) (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/tietoverkot/
- Content
- Creating WWW pages according to the W3C recommendations. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), forms, information retrieval from WWW as well as essentials of local area networks, viruses and security.
- Aim:
- Learning how to utilize Internet as a working tool and how to create documents to WWW.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Prerequisites:
- Preliminary Course in Information Technology or equivalent knowledge.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 20 hours starting 10.9 on Mondays and Tuesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B102
- Exercises:
- 14 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Assignment:
- See the web site of the course for description of the assigment.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Petri Heinonen and Tommi Lahtonen (ed.): "Tietoverkot työvälineenä". 2001. Handout. University of Jyväskylä. Open University.
- Additional literature:
- Nielsen, Jakob: "Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity" and Schengili-Roberts: "Core CSS - Cascading Style Sheets"
- Responsible:
- Petri Heinonen (peheinon@mit.jyu.fi).
4.4.2 TIE140 Microcomputer Systems (Mikrotietokonelaitteistot) (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/laitteistot/
- Content:
- Microcomputer hardware and essentials of their function. Installing hardware and software.
- Aim:
- To learn how to install hardware and software to microcomputers.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Prerequisites:
- Utilizing Information Networks or equivalent knowlege.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 20 hours starting 22.10 on Mondays and Tuesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B102.
- Exercises:
- 12 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Assignment:
- See the web site of the course for description of the assigment.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Tommi Lahtonen and Petri Heinonen (ed.): "Mikrotietokonelaitteistot". 2001. Handout. Uniersity of Jyväskylä. Open University.
- Additional literature:
- Hardware handbooks printed after 1996, latest issues of specialized magazines.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.4.3 TIE160 Microcomputer Applications (Mikrotietokoneiden ohjelmistot) (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/ohjelmistot/
- Content:
- Correct ways of text processing, text processig software, spreadsheet applications, presentation graphics.
- Aim:
- To learn to utilize the features of the common microcomputer applications.
- Evaluation
- Assignment and final examination.
- Esitiedot:
- Preliminary Course in Information Technology or equivalent knowledge.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 20 hours starting 14.1. on Mondays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B102 and on Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B103.
- Exercises:
- 16 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Assignment:
- See the web site of the course for description of the assigment.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Petri Heinonen: "Mikrotietokoneiden ohjelmistot". 2002. Handout. University of Jyväskylä. Open University.
- Additional literature:
- Manuals of the software in use are of help on the course. Petteri Järvinen, Kimmo Rousku and Jyrki Kivimäki have written fairly readible handbooks.
- Note:
- The students can use the software they already are familiar with. However, the applications should be sophisticated enough to meet the requirement of the assignment. Ask the lecturer to make sure your software is accepltable.
- Responsible:
- Petri Heinonen (peheinon@mit.jyu.fi).
4.5 Other optional courses
The optional courses below are at least partly lectured on the daytime and students of the Open University can possibly attend. The exact curriculum will be decided later in the autumn 2001.
4.5.1 TIE150 Databases (Tietokannat) (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/tietokannat/
- Content:
- Planning and implementation of relational database applications, normalization and SQL query language.
- Prerequisites:
- Utilizing Information Networks or equivalen knowledge, Introduction to Programming is recommended.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 20 hours starting 4.3. on Mondays and Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Ag B102.
- Exercises:
- 16 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Assignment:
- See the web site of the course for description of the assigment.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
- Literature:
- Tommi Lahtonen: "Tietokannat". 2002. Handout. University of Jyväskylä. Open University.
- Additional literature:
- Literature on databases and database systems.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.2 TIE002 UNIX Basics (UNIX-perusteet) (1 ov/2 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/unix/
- Content:
- Basics of UNIX operating systems and using UNIX-tools. Shells, file handling, commands, processes, editors, e-mail, news, file transfer.
- Prerequisites:
- Preliminary Course in Information Technology or equivalent knowledge.
- Registering:
- Registering for the course and the exercises is possible only by using the Kurki-system at
http://kurki.mit.jyu.fi/kurki.html
- Lectures:
- 12 hours on weeks 43-49 on Mondays 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in Ag B102.
- Exercises:
- 12 hours. The times for the exercise meetings are available on the web site of the course by the beginning of the course.
- Evaluation:
- Final examiation.
- Literature:
- Sauli Takkinen: "UNIX-perusteet", 2001. Handout. University of Jyväskylä. Department of Mathematical Information Technology.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later on the web site of the course.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.3 TIE130 Fundamentals of Information technlology (3 ov/6 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/perusteet/
- Content:
- Brief history of computing and its main principles, structure and functioning of a computer (state machines, von Neumann architecture, machine language), programming languages and programming, operating systems, databases, algorithms, artificial intelligence, future developments.
- Lectures:
- 28 hours on weeks 10-17 on Mondays 2.p.m.-4p.m. and on Fridays 10 a.m.-12 a.m. in Ag B102.
- Exercises:
- 14 hours.
- Evaluation:
- Final examination.
- Literature:
- Koikkalainen and Orponen: "Tietotekniikan perusteet". Handout. University of Jyväskylä.
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later on the homepage of the course.
4.5.4 TJTA14 Tietohallinnon ja tietojärjestelmien kehittämisen perusteet (3 ov/6 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/tietoj%E4rjestelm%e4t/
- Content:
- Information systems in general, problematics and solutions of developing them. Developing process as a whole from research to management considering also team work, participation, system methods (CASE) etc.
- Lectures:
- 24 hours starting on week 38 on Mondays and Wednesdays 4.p.m.-6.p.m.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi)
- Exam:
- The date will be announced later and the results will be listed on the homepage of the course.
4.5.5 TJTA37 Structured Information Systems Development (Rakenteinen tietojärjestelmien kehittäminen) (3 ov/6 cr)
- Content:
- Analyzing and planning information systems from a structured perspective. Yourdon's structured analyzing method, CASE, and designing user interfaces.
- Lectures:
- 14 hours. The course is not in the curriculum on the academic year 2001-2002.
- Exercises:
- 22 hours.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi )
4.5.6 TLI110 Introduction to Data Communications (Johdatus tietoliikenteeseen) (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2001/syksy/tietoliikenne/
- Content:
- Overview of data communications and data communication services. Information, signal, channel and noise. Modulation, encoding and multiplexing. Structure of data communication network and OSI-model. Telephone, telecommunication networks and ISDN. Wireless communications, Data networks. Protocols and architectures. Access networks and transmission systems.
- Lectures:
- 28 hours starting 6.9. on Thursdays 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in AgB105 and on Tuesdays 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in Ag B102. The course will also be given on the spring term.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.7 TLI115 Introduction to Computer Communications (Johdatus tietokoneverkkoihin) (3 ov/6 cr)
- Homepage:
-
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/tietokoneverkot/
- Content:
- Ethernet, token ring, other LANs, cables, LLC, OSI protocols, TCP/IP, UNIX telecommunication, computer networks, expamding networks, network management.
- Lectures:
- 36 hours on weeks 3-8 on Wednesdays 12 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and on Fridays 10 a.m.-12 a.m. in Ag B102.
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.8 TIE120 C++ Programming (Ohjelmointi) (5 ov/10 cr)
- Homepage:
http://appro.mit.jyu.fi/2002/kevat/ohjelmointi/
- Content:
- C++ language, principles of software design and object-oriented programming.
- Prerequisites:
- Introduction to Programming
- Evaluation:
- Assignment and final examination
- Lectures:
- 52 hours on weeks 3-17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ag B102.
- Exercises:
- 26 hours.
- Literature:
- Lappalainen: "Ohjelmointi++". Handout.
- Additional literature:
- Stroustrup: "C++ Programming Language", Hietanen: "C++ ja olio-ohjelmointi".
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.9 MMAA15 Introdution to Multimedia (2 ov/4 cr)
- Homepage:
http://www.multimedia.cs.jyu.fi/
- Content:
- Cross-disciplinary perspective to basic concepts of multi- and hypermedia.
- Evaluation:
- Active participation on the lectures and final examination
- Lectures:
- Tue 11.9. - 16.10. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Ag aud.3
Thu 13.9. - 18.10. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Ag aud.2 - Literature:
- Ylä-Kotola M. & Arai M. (2000): "Uusmediatieteen perusteet". Oy Edita Ab. Lecture notes.
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
4.5.10 MMAA13 Multimedian sisältötuotanto (3 ov)
- Homepage:
http://www.multimedia.cs.jyu.fi/
- Content:
- Multimedia in different purposes and forms. Producing and designing multimedia from a team work perspetive.
- Evaluation:
- Active participation on the lectures and final examination or study diary.
- Lectures:
-
Tue 23.10. - 11.12. 4 p.m.-6p.m. in Ag aud.3
Thu 25.10. - 13.12. 4 p.m.-6p.m. in Ag aud.3 - Literature:
- Joutsenvirta T., Kanerva J. and Puttonen M.: "Sähköä viestintään ja opetukseen" (2001), Oy Edita Ab Lampola M.: "Multimedian tuottamisen ja jakelun juridinen opas" (1996), Tekes Metsämäki M.: "Verkkopalvelun suunnittelu" (2000), Oy Edita Ab Ruuska K.: "Projekti hallintaan (1999)", Suomen atk-kustannus Oy (1. luku)
- Responsible:
- Tommi Lahtonen (tommi.j.lahtonen@jyu.fi).
5 Maps
5.1 Location of the University buildings
5.2 Lecture rooms at Agora
6 Appendixes
- Commitment form (for printing).