Course objectives:
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The aim of the course is to explain to students the study programs in Informatics, to explain the recommended course of study, to acquaint students with the connection of study content to the present and history of the discipline, ethical aspects and general requirements of study programs. The purpose is to facilitate students entry into higher education and to strengthen their motivation and capabilities to its successful completion.
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Requirements on student
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- elaboration of an individual project
- obtaining at least 60% of points from the credit test
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Content
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1. Organization of the university and university studies, the role of science, research and education at universities.
2-3. Organization and context of study programs in Informatics, recommended study plans and their inner interconnection, graduation.
4. Teaching and learning methods in informatics.
5. Study problems in informatics and examples of their solution.
6.-7. Technical documentation and presentation in informatics courses.
8.-10. History, present and future of informatics.
11. Ethics in informatics. Information sources in informatics.
12. Revision lesson.
13. Test.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
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6
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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10
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Individual project (40)
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10
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Contact hours
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26
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Total
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52
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- no expertise required |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- no professional skills required |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
- to be familiar with study programs in the Informatics field of education,
- to understand the organization of the university, the purpose and goals of university studies,
- to know the historical context and current trends in informatics,
- to be familiar with ethical aspects of informatics,
- to be familiar with information sources for informatics,
- to know the general requirements occurring in informatics courses |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
- draw up a study plan with regard to one's own motivation to study,
- document and present the result of their work |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Peer evaluation of students |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Peer evaluation of students |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Interactive lecture |
Task-based study method |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Students' portfolio |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Interactive lecture |
Task-based study method |
Students' portfolio |
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