Open source software in business
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07DVTT121 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Laine, Päivö |
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| Teacher Team: | Mäkiniemi, Osmo |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
Students are able to explain the significance of open source software for enterprises and other organizations. Students can classify and list the most common open source programs useful in business. Students are able to use Linux operating system and OpenOffice.org office tools in typical office tasks.
Student's Workload
- lectures and guided practice 24 h
- independent work 30 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
- Basics of Business Information technology
Contents
- free and open source definition
- useful open source software for enterprises and other organisations
- introduction to Linux operating system
- OpenOffice.org or LibreOffice in office work
- computer exercises
Recommended or Required Reading
- material provided by the teacher
- Internet material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lectures and guided practice
- independent work: assignments, presentations
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
- presentation 60%
- active participation in teaching and continuous assessment 40 %
Further Information
The course is taught at Seinäjoki Business School, Koulukatu 41, Seinäjoki.
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