Word processing
Calculation
Presentation
HN1010 Introduction to Computer Studies 1.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2016
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedThe general aim of the course is that the student will be able to use software for word processing, calculation and presentation in order to manage the studies and, in a long-term perspective, the future working life as an engineer.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HN1010 (Autumn 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
- format text, figures and headings, rationally and uniformly.
- create and use format and document templates.
- freely handle page numbering of documents.
- generate tables of contents and connect to, for example, page numbering.
- handle references in documents.
- use mathematical formulae in a calculating program.
- present numerical values in tables and diagrams.
- present facts by means of presentation programs.
- be able to describe the importance of using format templates and version management in cases where a report has several authors.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge corresponding to admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Material utdelas vid kursstart.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- RED1 - Report, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved presentations.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.