Background , General Knowledge, Scientific Area, Skills Development

ConsultAnnex A

·    Description of the Level of Learning Outcomes for each cycle of study according to the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area

·    Descriptive Indicators for Levels 6, 7 & 8 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning

and Annex B

·    LearningOutcomesWritingGuide

Adapting to new situations

Decision-making

Autonomous work

Teamwork

Working in an international environment

Working in an interdisciplinary environment

Generating new research ideas

Respect for diversity and multiculturalism

Respect for the natural environment

Demonstrate social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues

Exercise of criticism and self-criticism

Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking

·         Data management tools: Excel, Access

·         Internet services: Search engines, browsers, blogs, forums, social networks

In detail:

·         Introduction to computers: Learn how to operate a computer: log on, navigate the desktop, open/close software, save/find files and folders, and use various tools and shortcuts.

·         Introduction to computer applications for use “at work and at home”. Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), including the Windows operating system, plus open source software, social networking and Web2.0 productivity tools for collaborative teamwork.

·         Introduction to digital literacy: Introduction to the basics of computer and digital literacy. Includes the use of features of the university’s electronic systems (E-CLASS, E-LEARNING) for effective communication and class participation; managing, storing, retrieving and sharing files in various digital formats; and basic word processing on a computer or MAC.

·         Internet communications: Introduction to Internet communications: How and when to use them (safely), including: the World Wide Web, search engines, email, email, chat, chats, blogs, social networking tools, Web2.0, instant messaging/texting, etc.

·         Word: Designed for all computer users, this course covers the basics of Word. Topics include page numbers, headings/footnotes, sections, styles, templates, outlines, graphics, Internet documents for Internet/intranet, columns, tables. Assignments include reports, resumes, forms, letters, mailing labels, newsletters, web pages.

·         Excel: introduction to spreadsheets using Excel. Includes designing and creating workbooks/worksheets, formatting, graphing, decision making, lists, managing and sharing data.

·         Access: an introduction to the Microsoft Access database management system. This application course covers creating and maintaining database tables, creating macros, searching database tables, designing forms, and creating reports.

·         PowerPoint: Design, create, modify and deliver effective presentations on screen, in person and remotely on the Web using basic and advanced PowerPoint features. Enhance presentations with graphics, drawing templates, color schemes, animations, diagrams, organizational charts, and speaker notes.

The way and methods of teaching are described in detail.

Lectures, Seminars, Laboratory Exercise, Field Exercise, Study & Analysis of Literature, Tutoring, Practical (Placement), Clinical Exercise, Artistic Workshop, Interactive teaching, Educational visits, Study visits, Project work, Writing work / assignments, Artistic creation, etc.

The student’s study hours for each learning activity and the hours of unguided study are indicated so that the total workload at semester level corresponds to the ECTS standards.

Description of the evaluation process

Language of Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Formative or Inferential, Multiple Choice Test, Multiple Choice Test, Short Answer Questions, Test Development Questions, Problem Solving, Written Work, Report, Oral Examination, Oral Examination, Public Presentation, Laboratory Work, Clinical Examination of a Patient, Artistic Interpretation, Other

Explicitly identified assessment criteria are stated and if and where they are accessible to students.

The final evaluation shall take into account:

1) Weekly assignments (exercises) uploaded by the students on the eclass

2) Final laboratory exercise