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BITE's Course Contents 2005−2006Programming 2.....................................................................................................................................................1

Programming 3.....................................................................................................................................................2

Data Management.................................................................................................................................................3

Database Project ..................................................................................................................................................5

.Net Programming ................................................................................................................................................6

Mobile Applications ..............................................................................................................................................8

Software Project A................................................................................................................................................9

Software Project B..............................................................................................................................................11

ABAP Programming ...........................................................................................................................................13

Programming 1...................................................................................................................................................14

Introduction to Structured Documents ............................................................................................................15

Software Testing.................................................................................................................................................17

English 2..............................................................................................................................................................18

English 1..............................................................................................................................................................19

Introduction to the Finnish Language 1...........................................................................................................20

Introduction to the Finnish Language 2...........................................................................................................22

Finnish 3..............................................................................................................................................................23

Finnish 4..............................................................................................................................................................24

Finnish 5..............................................................................................................................................................25

Finnish 6..............................................................................................................................................................26

Work Placement..................................................................................................................................................27

Innovative Techniques In Group−Work ............................................................................................................28

Foreign Cultures Seminar..................................................................................................................................30

Business Accounting .........................................................................................................................................31

Marketing and Purchasing .................................................................................................................................33

Finnish and Communication 1..........................................................................................................................34

Business Administration ...................................................................................................................................35

IT−Seminar..........................................................................................................................................................37

Data Processing .................................................................................................................................................39

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BITE's Course Contents 2005−2006Mentoring ............................................................................................................................................................40

Bachelor's Thesis...............................................................................................................................................41

Applied Mathematics ..........................................................................................................................................43

IT−Swedish..........................................................................................................................................................44

Intro, IT................................................................................................................................................................45

Information Systems and OOA.........................................................................................................................46

Managing IT Projects .........................................................................................................................................48

Prototyping .........................................................................................................................................................49

Software Configuration Management...............................................................................................................51

Developing Information Systems......................................................................................................................53

Information System Requirements Engineering .............................................................................................55

Digital and Global Firm......................................................................................................................................56

Computer Organisation .....................................................................................................................................58

Operation and Practice of an Information Network.........................................................................................59

Building a Business IT Network........................................................................................................................60

Linux Basics .......................................................................................................................................................62

Excel in Business ...............................................................................................................................................63

Finnish and Communication 2..........................................................................................................................64

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Programming 2Code: ATK02F• Extent: 5 cr (135h)• Semester: 2• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student will be acquinted with basic problem−solving programming language skills. The student will havesufficient skills for further studies in Java and object−oriented programming. Upon completion of the course, thestudent is expected to have a basic knowledge of terminology and concepts for a programming language, havean understanding of the basics of object oriented concepts such as encapsulation and inheritance, be capableto utilize the API documentation, be able to design and code small stand−alone Java applications, which meetsimple requirements expressed in English.

Course description

During the study unit programming skills and Java skills in program implementation will be extended. Theclasses will be a mix of lectures and supervised practical programming sessions in a computer classroom. Theindependent studies are based on weekly programming tasks.

Course contents

Algorithm Design and Testing• Basic Java Syntax• Introduction to Object−Oriented Programming• Basics of Event−Driven GUI Programming• Introduction to File and Database Programming• Using the Java Development Environment and the Java API Documentation•

Prerequisites

Programming 1 (ATK01F)Information Systems and OOA (SYS01F)

Course materials

Silpiö, K. Programming 2 Course Papers.Deitel, H. M. & Deitel, P. J. Java: How to Program. Prentice Hall.Software used: J2SE Development Environment

Advisors

Birgitta Jansson−KoponenKari Silpiö

Teaching and learning methods

Contact hours 64 h (4 h per week)Independent studies 71 hGroup size 20 students

Assessment

2 hour practical test in the middle of the course followed by a 4 hour practical test at the end of the course. Thedistance learning exercises are also assessed. Both the test and distance learning exercises must be passed.Completion of a learning diary is mandatory.

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Programming 3Code: ATK03F• Extent: 4 cr (108h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student will be acquinted with further programming language features and implementation architectures.The student will have sufficient skills required for advanced studies in software implementation. Uponcompletion of the course, the student is expected to have an understanding of further object oriented conceptssuch as polymorphism, have an understanding of further Java issues such as exception handling, packagesand JAR files, have a basic knowledge of terminology and concepts for Java multi−tier architecture and Javaweb applications, be capable to install, configure and use a simple web server for application developmentpurposes, be able to design, code and test small Java web applications, which meet simple requirementsexpressed in English.

Course description

During the study unit programming language and program implementation skills will be extended withcomprehensive programming assignments. The classes will be a mix of lectures and hands−on Javaprogramming sessions in a computer classroom.

Course contents

Algorithm Design and Testing• Further Object−Oriented Concepts• Multi−Tier Architecture and Reusable Components• Using the Java Class Library and Common Utility Classes• Database Access Using JDBC• Implementing Web Applications Using XHTML, Servlets, and JavaServer Pages•

Prerequisites

Programming 2 (ATK02F), mandatoryData Management (ATK04F)

Course materials

Course home page

Advisor

Kari Silpiö


Contact hours 40 h (4h per week)Independent Studies 68 hGroup size 20 students

Assessment

Written exam (45%), two major assignments (45%), distance learning exercises (10%). Both the exam andassignments must be passed. Completion of a learning diary is mandatory.

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Data ManagementCode: ATK04F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h) • Semester: 2• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student will achieve a basic knowledge of data management systems and will be able to read andunderstand the related materials and issues. After the course the student knows how to define and create afunctioning relational database.

Course description

During this course the student will learn the basic concepts of data management, relational database and SQLstructured query language. A small relational database will be designed, defined and created. The course willfocus on file− and database−based data management environments. The student will also learn about thestandards and trends in the data management field.

Course contents

The main subjects are:

Using databases in company’s data management system.• Data storage and data management services• Database analysis and design techniques• Relational model and normalization• Integrity rules and transaction management• SQL language•

Prerequisites

Programming 1 (ATK01F)Information Systems and OOA (SYS01F)

Course materials

Material provided by the lecturerConolly, T. & Begg, C. Fourth Edition 2005. Database Systems. Addison−Wesley.

Advisor

Seija Wolfer


Contact hours 96 h total, 6 h per weekIndependent studies 93 h total, 6 h per weekDuring contact hours the student will get the necessary theory that will be used in the exercises andassignments.

Assessment

Attendance at contact lessons and activity in studies

Chap1_Tasks Passed/ActivityChap2_Tasks Passed/Activity

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Activity Total 8 points (5 %)

Chap3_Tasks 15 pointsAcces Assignment Part 1 32 pointsDatabase Assignment Part 1 10 pointsDatabase Assignment Part 2 15 points Assignments Total 72 points (45 %)

Final Exam 80 points (50 %)

Exam 50 %Assignments 45 %Activity 5 %

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Database ProjectCode: ATK05F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h)• Semester: 4 second period• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: free−choice •

Learning outcomes

The course will enhance the contents of the Data Management course. The student will learn the mainproblems and solutions for creating a relational database for multi user environment. The course will focus ondatabase creation and basic administration tasks.

Course description

The study unit familiarizes students with a larger Database Management System in multi user environment andit's components. The student will learn how to design, create and manage a relational database.

Course contents

SQL−92 statements, database design, creation, integrity rules, views, triggers and stored procedures. Tools foroptimizing and analyzing database performance. Database transaction management. The Database ProjectAssignment will be carried out in teams of 3−4 students for the database platform used during the course.

Prerequisites

Data Management course (ATK04F, ICT03D).

Course materials

Course handouts.Connolly & Begg, Fourth edition 2005. (or Third edition 2002) Database Systems. A Practical Approach toDesign, Implementation, and Management. Addison−Wesley.

Advisors

Seija Wolfer


Tutorials 56 h total, 7 h per week. Independent studies 79 h total, 8 h per week.The guided exercises are based on the theory.

Assessment

Exer1 5pExer2 5pExer3A 5pExer3B 5pExer3C 5pExer3D 5pDatabase project Assignment (teamwork) 20 pFinal exam 50 p

Exercises + Assignment 50 %Final Exam 50 %

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.Net ProgrammingCode: ATK06F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h)• Semester: 3• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: free−choice•

Learning outcomes

After completion of this course the students know the fundaments of .NET architecture and the essentialfeatures of C# programming language. The students will also have basic knowledge of data base and webprogramming in .NET environment.

Course description

The course includes a plenty of programming exercises in both Windows and Web environments. Theseexercises help the students to learn how to use the special features of C# programming language, .NET BasicClass Library and Visual Studio integrated development environment. MSDN Library documentation will beused for solving the programming problems. The first project work is an implementation of an application thatincludes algorithmic design, graphical user interface and file handling. The second project work is the study ofdata base programming in .NET environment.

Course contents

The major contents of the course are:

.NET application development architecture• Visual Studio.NET integrated development environment• C# programming language• User interface in Windows and Web environments• Text file handling• Data base programming/ADO.NET• Web programming/ASP.NET/Web Services•

Prerequisites

Prerequisites of the course are the completition of ATK01F and ATK02F courses or similar knowledge andskills.

Course materials

Learning material will be published on the web site of the course. MSND Library on−line documentation is alsoused as material. The following programs will be used in the course: .NET Framework 1.1 and Visual Studio2003. The students have an option to install the programs and MSND Library on−line documentation in theirown computers.

Advisors

Tuomo Ketomäki


Teaching methods are lectures and exercises. The course includes 64 contact hours, 4 h/week and the amountof independent study is 58 hours, ca. 3,5 h/week. The contact hours offer the students a possibility to getindividual consultation and feed−back on the topics of the cource. Teacher's solutions of the execises will bepublished on the web site of the course in the week following the execises.

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Assessment

The assessment is based on the mid test in the middle of the course, the final test and the project works. Theweight of tests are 30 % each and the weight of the project works are 20% each.

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Mobile ApplicationsCode: ATK07F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h)• Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

Course Description

The course introduces the students the main issues of development of mobile applications. What kind ofarchitecture has WAP application and what are restrictions compared with conventional Web Application. Thecourse also dealt with program development of small computing devices, like cellular phones and PDA devices,by means of J2ME platform and profiling of users and devices.

Course contents

Mobile application development• WAP application development• J2ME / MIDP application development• Profiling•

Prerequisites

Compulsory core and professional studies

Course materials

To be announced by the advisor

Advisors

Arvo Lipitsäinen


Contact hoursIndependent studies

Assessment

AssignmentSeminar presentation

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Software Project ACode: ATK08F• Extent: 10 cr (270 h)• Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: free−choice•

Learning outcomes

The student learns to design and implement a software product with modern development environment usingmodern design tools, programming environment and database technology. This course will familiarize thestudent with modern iterative software system project. The students can use modern software developmenttools and modelling languages. The students learn to use up−to−date Java Internet and implementationtechnology and Oracle database technology.

Course description

The students will work in teams. Each team will produce for a customer a software system with up−to−datemethodology and open software technology.

Course contents

Students are divided into teams. Several software system concepts are introduced to the teams. Each teamselects a software system concept and creates a project plan for it. The project plan includes requirements,analysis, design, implementation and test phases for the chosen software system. Design and implementationphases are implemented using Rational XDE design tool, J2EE programming environment and Oracledatabase. Quality assurance and usability requirement needs are considered. The software system isimplemented according to the project plan.

Prerequisites

Programming 1 (ATK01F)Programming 2 (ATK02F)Programming 3 (ATK03F)

Course materials

Bradley, N. 2002. The XML companion, Third edition, Addison−WesleyBoggs,W. & Boggs, M. 2005. Mastering Rational XDE, Addison−WesleyKruchten, P. The Rational Unified Process: An Introduction, Third Edition, Addison−WesleyEeles, P., Houston, K. A. & Kozaczynski, W. Building J2EE Applications with the Rational Unified Process,Addison−Wesley

Advisor

Markku Kuitunen


Contact lessons and guided laboratory work 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursGroup activity 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursIndependent studies 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursIndependent guided project management work 30 hours, 15 hours per period

Assessment

Software system analysis 25%Software system design 25%

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Software system implementation 40%Project management 10%

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Software Project BCode: ATK09F• Extent: 10 cr (270 h)• Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

The student learns to design and implement a software product with modern development environment usingmodern design tools, programming environment and database technology. This course will familiarize thestudent with modern iterative software system project. The students can use modern software developmenttools and modelling languages. The students learn to use up−to−date :NET Internet and implementationtechnology and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database technology.

Course description

The students will work in teams. Each team will produce for a customer a software system with up−to−datemethodology and Microsoft software technology.

Course contents

Students are divided into teams. Several software system concepts are introduced to the teams. Each teamselects a software system concept and creates a project plan for it. The project plan includes requirements,analysis, design, implementation and test phases for the chosen software system. Design and implementationphases are implemented using Rational XDE or Microsoft Visio as design tool, Microsoft Visual Studio .NETprogramming environment and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. Quality assurance and usabilityrequirement needs are considered. The software system is implemented according to the project plan.

Prerequisites

Programming 1 (ATK01F)Programming 2 (ATK02F)Programming 3 (ATK03F)

Course materials

Bradley, N. 2002. The XML companion, Third edition, Addison−WesleyFilev, A., Loton, T., McNeish, K., Schoellmann, B., Slater, J. & Wu, C. G. 2002. Professional UML with VisualStudio .NET, Wrox PressKruchten, P. The Rational Unified Process: An Introduction, Third Edition, Addison−Wesley

Advisor

Markku Kuitunen


Contact lessons and guided laboratory work 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursGroup activity 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursIndependent studies 80 hours, 5 weekly hoursIndependent guided project management work 30 hours, 15 hours per period

Assessment

Software system analysis 25%Software system design 25%Software system implementation 40%

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Project management 10%

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ABAP Programming

(SAP)

Code: ATK37F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 3−7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: free−choice•

Learning outcomes

The student will be familiar with the SAP System and the ABAP programming environment, fucnction library andthe development tools. The student will be able to use the ABAP Workbench and to develop simple reportprograms.

Course description

The study unit familiarizes students with the SAP System and the ABAP Programming Language.

Course contents

Introduction to the SAP System and SAPGUI user interface. SAP Technology Infrastructure. Fundamentals ofthe ABAP Programming Language, the ABAP Function Library and Open SQL.

Prerequisites

Basic Programming skills, Data Management course

Course material

SAP AG. SAP Technology Infrastructure.Keller, H. & Jakobitz, J. 2003. ABAP Objects. SAP Press.

Advisor

Seija Wolfer


Contact hours 35 h total, 5 h per week.Independent studies and consultation 46 h total, 6,5 h per week.Each week has a special subject area. After the theory part, guided hands−on exercises will be completed.

Assessment

D1_Assignment 5 pointsD2_Assignment 5 pointsD3_Assignment 5 pointsD4_Assignment 5 pointsD5_Assignment 5 points

Final exam 25 points

Assignments 50 %Exam 50 %

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Programming 1Code: ATK70F• Extent: 6 cr (162 h)• Semester: 1• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The Programming 1 and Programming 2 together form an introduction to programming. Programming1 familiarizes the student with the task of programming, the general concepts of programming and limitedconcept of basic object oriented programming. This course gives an introduction to a modern programminglanguage (Java) and the development environment it requires.

Course description

The weekly lectures give the theory basis. In the supervised laboratories students do individual and group work.Homework consists of personal programming tasks.

Course contents

Programming as a profession and general concept of programming• Planning, documenting and testing the logical flow of a program• The basic concepts of programming languages• The Java programming language and its programming environment•

Prerequisites

Previous experience of programming is not expected.

Course materials

Course material covers all the issues. Java Text Books recommended for students who want to progressquicker with Java:

Deitel, H. M. & Deitel, P. J. 2005. Java: How To Program. 6th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: PearsonEducation. Horton, I. 2002. Beginning Java 2 − JDK 1.4 Edition or 1.5 Edition. Birmingham: Wrox Press.

Advisors

Juhani VälimäkiBirgitta Jansson−Koponen


Lectures 32 h (2 h/week)Laboratories 64 h (4 h/week)Homework 66 h (4 h/week)

Assessment

Written exam 100 %

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Introduction to Structured DocumentsCode: ATK73F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 3• Language: English• Level: core studies • Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student learns to read W3C recommendations and can create valid XHTML documents, CSS−documents,XML documents and XSL transformations.

Course description

The study unit introduces students to structured documents. The study unit is divided into three main themes:

The student learns basic principles of structured documents and open information• The student learns W3C HTML 4 and XHTML –recommendations and CSS1 and CSS2recommendations

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The student leW3C XML 1 –recommendation and some other recommendations related to it.•

Course contents

Theme 1: The basic principles of structured documents and open information

A short history of open information and structured documents.• The basic principles of open information:• Content separated from structure• Media separated from coding• Data separated from protocols.• The difference between structured and procedural documents.•

Theme 2: W3C HTML 4 –recommendation and some other recommendations closely related to it

The main parts of W3C HTML 4.01 recommendation• The main parts of W3C CSS2 recommendation• The relationship between W3C HTML 4 and W3C XHTML 1.•

Theme 3: W3C XML 1 –recommendation and some other recommendations related to it

The main parts of W3C XML 1.0 recommendation• The basic principles of W3C XML Schema recommendations• The main parts of W3C XSLT 1.0 recommendation•

Prerequisites

Basic data processing skills

Course materials

HTML4 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/XHTML 1.0 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/XHTML 1.1 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml11/CSS1 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS1CSS2 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS21/XML 1.0 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/REC−xml/XSL Transformations 1.0 recommendation http://www.w3.org/TR/xslt

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Advisor

Markku Kuitunen


Contact hours 64 h, 4 weekly hoursIndependent studies 17 h, 2 weekly hours

Assessment

Examination 1 33,5%Examination 2 33,5%Assignments 33 %

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Software TestingCode: ATK99F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with the requirements of quality assurance and software testing from the supplier’s pointof view. The student is also familiar with the core methods and tools of quality assurance and software testing.

Course description

The basis of software testing is the definition of quality. Testing is a way to show that a software productqualifies the requirements set on it and there are many different testing phases during the lifecycle of softwareproduct to ensure that delivered system is of high quality. Study unit deals with testing from the viewpoint of asoftware house.

Course contents

Quality assurance of software product• Test process: Test phases, test objects, test types, test suits, test data, test methods• Test planning and reporting•

Prerequisites

Developing Information Systems (SYS48F)It is recommend that the student studies Programming 3 and Software testing at the same time.

Advisor

Tiina Mikkola

Course materials

Course handoutsExcerpts from book Perry W. 1995. Effective Methods for Software Testing. John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN0−471−06097−6.


Contact hours 32 h, 2 hours/week Independent studies 48 h, 3 hours/week

Assessment

Assignments 100 %

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English 2Code: ENG01F• Extent: 2 cr (54 h) • Semester: 3• Language: English • Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Students will learn advanced English grammar and be able to apply it to texts related to the IT field.

Course description

Students will work on grammar exercises from different areas of grammar and work with texts dealing with ITsubjects.

Course contents

Grammar exercises will be done in class, as will working with IT texts. Short texts will be given as homework inwhich the students will correct errors in grammar, spelling, vocabulary, word order, etc.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic grasp of English grammar to take this course.

Course materials

Materials will be provided by the instructor.

Advisor

Karl Robbins


16 contact hours. Students will attend class two hours a week with an additional three hours reserved forhomework.

Assessment

Grading will be based on a final exam (50 %) and evaluation of homework and class participation (50 %).

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English 1Code: ENG58F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester:• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Students will learn specific areas of advanced English grammar.

Course description

Students will work on grammar exercises from specific areas of grammar and correct the grammatical errors insentences.

Course contents

Grammar exercises will be done in class. Sets of sentences will be given as homework in which the studentswill correct errors in grammar, spelling, vocabulary, word order, etc.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic grasp of English grammar to take this course.

Course materials

Materials will be provided by the instructor.

Advisor

Karl Robbins


Students will attend class two hours a week with an additional three hours reserved for homework.

Assessment

Grading will be based on a final exam (50%) and homework and participation (50%).

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Introduction to the Finnish Language 1Code: FIN01F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 1• language: English and Finnish• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory *•

*Required only of foreign students in the Bite programme. The students, who are in the Bite programme andalready know Finnish, can pass the course by attending a level test before the beginning of the course, and byobtaining the grade 4 or 5 from it.

Learning outcomes

The student will learn the basics of Finnish language and will familiarize oneself with Finnish way of life. Thestudent can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic prahses aimed at the satisfactionof needs of a concrete type. He/she introduce oneself and others and can ask and answer questions aboutpersonal details such as where he/she lives and things he/she has.

Course description

The course is an introduction to Finnish language.

Course contents

Greetings• Introducing oneself• Nationalities• Numbers (prices, times, etc.)• Present tense (minä menen, minä en mene)• Singular partitive (2 autoa, 4 tietokonetta)• Singular genitive (Annan ystävä, bussin numero)• Who has? Who does not have?• Weekdays and months• Clothing, colours• Family, home, furniture• Food• Pronunciation•

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge of Finnish.

Course materials

Heikkilä, S. & Majakangas, P. 2002. Hyvin menee! Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.

Advisors

Tuula Jäppinen


Contact hours 32 hIndependent studies 49 h

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Assessment

Active participation in lessons 20 %Assignments 10 %Examination(s) 70 %

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Introduction to the Finnish Language 2Code: FIN02F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 1• Language: English and Finnish • Level: core studies • Type: compulsory *•


Learning outcomes

The student will deepen his knowledge of the basics of Finnish language and culture. The student canunderstand and use simple sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediaterelevance. (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, employment).

Course description

To improve the student’s knowledge of the basic structures of Finnish language.

Course contents

Verb types 1 − 5• Consonant gradation (verbs)• Work• Hobbies, Freetime• Occupation• Means of transport• Going to doctor, shop etc.•

Prerequisites

Intoduction to the Finnish Language 1

Course materials


Advisor

Tuula Jäppinen



Assessment


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Finnish 3Code: FIN03F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 2• Language: English and Finnish • Level: core studies• Type: compulsory *•


Learning outcomes

The student can produce and understand brief everyday expressions in order to satisfy simple needs of aconcrete type: daily routines, expressing ones opinions, requests for information. He/she can deal with simplesituations likely to arise whilst travelling in Finland.

Course description

To improve the student’s knowledge of the basic structures and vocabulary of Finnish language.

Course contents

Imperative (Tule tänne! Tulkaa tänne! Älä tule tänne! Älkää tulko tänne!)• Singular genetive• Consonant gradation (nouns)• Local cases (Missä? Mistä? Mihin?)• Expressing ones opinion• Travelling• Expressions of time.•

Prerequisites

Introduction to the Finnish Language 1, Introduction to the Finnish Language 2.

Course materials


Advisor

Taija Hämäläinen


Contact hours 32 h: oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work.Independent studies 49 h: homework, assignments and preparation for lessons and exam.

Assessment


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Finnish 4Code: FIN04F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 2• Language: Finnish• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory *•

* Required only of foreign students in the BITE programme. The students who are in the BITE programme andalready know Finnish can pass the course by attending a level test at the beginning of the course, and byobtaining the grade 4 or 5 from it.

Learning outcomes

The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of informationon familiar and routine matters. He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her backround and whathe/she did in the past. He/she can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personalinterest.

Course description

To improve the student’s knowledge of the basic structures and vocabulary of the Finnish language.

Course contents

Different situations in everyday life and business environments• Simple past (tulin, en tullut)• Pronouns• Passive (present tense)• Nominative plural• Object•

Prerequisites

Introduction to the Finnish Language 1, Introduction to the Finnish Language 2, Finnish 3

Course materials


Advisors

Taija Hämäläinen



Assessment


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* Required only of foreign students in the BITE programme.

Learning outcomes

Becoming familiar with topics in business and ICT field. Developing the student’s vocabulary and speakingskills, and also the knowledge of Finnish grammar.

Course description

The course is designed to improve the student´s knowledge of Finnish grammar, business and IT vocabulary.

Course contents

Texts, conversations and presentations• Finnish grammar: perfect tense, plural, comparison• The students will also learn to write various documents in Finnish, for example an e−mail.•

Prerequisites

Introduction to the Finnish Language 1, Introduction to the Finnish Language 2, Finnish 3, Finnish 4

Course materials

Heikkilä, S. & Majakangas, P. 2002. Hyvin menee! Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.Other material will be provided by the teacher.

Advisor

Tarja Paasi−May



Assessment


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* Required only of foreign students in the BITE programme.

Learning outcomes

Becoming familiar with current topics in the business field through (simplified) newspaper articles and otherup−to−date sources. Developing the student’s vocabulary and speaking skills, and also the knowledge ofFinnish grammar. The students will also learn to write various documents in Finnish (for example, memo,quotation letter, reclamation, advertisement and official forms).

Course description

The course concentrates on improving the student’s oral and writing skills in Finnish business topics.

Course contents

Texts and conversation on the topic• advanced Finnish grammar• ICT texts and terminology• CV• application• cover letter. •

Prerequisites

Introduction to the Finnish Language 1, Introduction to the Finnish Language 2, Finnish 3, Finnish 4, Finnish 5.

Course materials

Material will be provided by the teacher.

Advisors

Tarja Paasi−May



Assessment


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Work PlacementCode: HAR03F• Extent: 30 cr (810 h)• Semester: 5• Language: English• Level: work placement• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The overall goal is that the students familiarise themselves with the work placement organisation’s practical ITapplications, as well as with the software development and maintenance practises.

Course description

The work placement required of all students is an essential part of the studies. It accounts for 30 credit points(100 working days) and is completed without interruption. The student applies for a job her−/himself. All IT workthat supports the student’s studies qualifies as work placement. Advisable areas are programming, systemanalysis, and design or similar development and maintenance tasks. PC− and network support tasks as well ascomputer operator’s work are also suitable. The students who have completed their senior secondary school(high school) or equivalent education in Finland and have not been exchange students abroad for a minimum ofone semester during their studies in the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology have to havetheir work placement abroad.

Prerequisites

The student can start the work placement when all the compulsory basic studies have been completed.According to the normal study plan the work placement takes place after two years of studies.

Advisor

Ulla Vanhanen


Named tutors guide the student during the work placement. A tutor is appointed both by the work placementorganisation and by the polytechnic. The students report their work in writing both during the work placementand after they have finished it.

Assessment

Passed/failed (no grade)

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Innovative Techniques In Group−WorkCode: JOH54F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

The students will get a general overview of the problem−solving process and its phases, how to get use of one’screativeness, more skilful ways of working, techniques and methods especially at group level. Developing one’sroutines and learning to apply new techniques demand long−term practice and experiments. Here the studentsare supported by guided training of the basic techniques, sharing incentive experiences and helping to findone’s strengths or interests.

Course description

Working in real life surroundings demands skills, many of which receive little concern and practice at schools.Some of these skills are a sensitivity to discovering problems or challenges, needs or chances to develop thecurrent processes, skills to analyze these situations and to use one’s creativity in finding solutions. These sortsof skills are especially important in R/D−type of work like data systems analysis and planning are. Techniquesand methods – mainly meant for groups – are studied which have been developed under the name Creativeproblem Solving. Emphasis will be given to basic group techniques that are at hand in general – not only insystems work.

Contents

A creative problem solving process• Innovative techniques types• Designing and implementinf a group process• Innovative techniques: brainstorming, idea walk, cooperative group, double team.•

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites – e.g. in data processing – but advanced students with a certain amount ofself−control or work experience benefit most from the study unit.

Course materials

Handouts and Internet sourcesMaterial developed during the course by the groups

Advisor

Pekka Virkki


Some basic theoretical facts will be handled during the first lessons but mainly they will be self−studied andexamined during the first three study weeks. During contact hours main concern is put on student−centred andself−regulatory group−work, experimentation, reflection and sharing of results. An active participation of everymember is an important prerequisite for the learning results. Contact hours 49 hDistance learning (individual or group work ) 32 h

Assessment

Theory testActive participation in group−work during contact hours

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Applied exerciseNo numerical grade will be given (pass/fail)

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Foreign Cultures SeminarCode: KAN01F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: compulsory, elective, Bite*•

* Required only of native Finnish speakers in the Bite programme. Recommended for other students interestedin cross−cultural business issues.

Learning outcomes

The course aims at increasing awareness of cultural differences, and it is designed to help to understand andtake into consideration the importance of culture in their personal and working environments using the ICTindustry as a general context. The business environment differs from country to country. It is important tounderstand a variety of factors shape the social and technical environment of a country.

Course description

An introduction to gaining a better understanding of different cultures, different levels, aspects of culturalvariation, and the impact of culture on different areas of life. The emphasis is on the ICT industry.

Course materials

Gesteland, Richard R. 2002. Cross−Cultural Business Behavior – Marketing, Negotiating, Sourcing andManaging Cultures. Copenhagen Business School Press.O'Hair, Dan, Friedrich, Gustav W., Shaver, Lynda Dixon 1998: Strategic Communication in Business and theProfessions. Houghton Mifflin.Up−to−date articles

Advisor

Tarja Paasi−May


Contact hoursAssignmentsNetwork−based learningTeam project

Assessment

ExaminationAttendanceAssignmentsTeam project

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Business AccountingStudy module: Business Accounting• Part 1: Management accounting; Part 2: Financial accounting• Code: LAS01F• Extent: 4 credit points (108 h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Students understand the role of accounting in different types of companies. Students are also able to draw upoperational plans for retail/wholesale and service companies, as well as analyze the performance of thesecompanies. Also, the students understand the fundamentals of financial and are able to carry out bookkeepingand prepare financial statements of small enterprises.

Course description

The learning makes progress through active participation, independent reading and doing exercises.

Course contents

Part 1: Management accounting, following topics are covered:

cost terms and their use in decision making• cost−volume−profit analysis• the basis for management controls.•

Part 2: Financial accounting, following topics are covered:

double−entry bookkeeping• profit & loss account• balance sheet.•

Prerequisites

None

Course materials

Management accounting: Drury, C. 1998. Costing − an introduction, fourth edition. London: InternationalThomson Business Press.

Financial accounting: Guide and lecture handouts at http://myy.helia.fi/~evoju/las34f

Advisors

Management accounting: Markku EerolaFinancial accounting: Juha Evokari


Contact hours 56 hExercises & assignments 32 hExam preparation 20 h

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Assessment

Exams 70 − 80 %Exercises and activity during the course 20 − 30 %

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Marketing and PurchasingCode: MAR37F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with the current trends of both marketing and purchasing in the IT industries.Furthermore, the student is able to analyse various methods in decision making in both marketing andpurchasing.

Course description

The course emphasises the importance of considering both purchasing and marketing as pivotal factors inprofitable business relations of an IT company. The effectiveness of handling the relationship between companyand its suppliers as well as the company and its customers is addressed.

Course contents

Marketing mix decisions• Segmentation and Positioning• Economic order size •

Prerequisites

Business Administration (MON02F)Business Accounting (LAS01F)

Course materials

Jobber, D. 2000. Principles and Practice of Marketing. 4th edition. Part 1 & 2. England: McGraw−Hill. Chapters1 − 17.

Lysons, K. & Gillingham, M. 2003. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 6th Edition. England: PrenticeHall. Chapter 8.

Advisors

Aku Laksola


During contact hours, students are guided towards distance learning, aiming particularly at the completion of themarketing plan. This marketing plan will be done in teams of three students. Each team will give a presentationat the end of the course.

Contact hours 40 h Distance learning 41 h (teamwork and independent study)

Assessment

Marketing Plan: 60%Examination: 40%

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Finnish and Communication 1Code: MON01F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h)• Semester: 1st• Language: Finnish• Level: core studies • Type: compulsory *•

* Required only of native Finnish students in the Bite programme.

Learning outcomes

Students should orient themselves to their studies and the working life by understanding the importance ofcommunication in these areas. The students should be able to communicate appropriately both orally and inwriting both as individuals and group members.

Course description

The course is an introduction to business communication (especially information technology).

Course contents

Fundamentals of business communication, oral and written communication in the business profession,language correctness, different text types, and differences between traditional writing and writing in the Internet.

Prerequisites

Students starting their studies should complete this course during the first semester.

Course materials

Course material provided by the teacher.

Advisor

Taija Hämäläinen


Contact hours 52 hIndependent studies and group work 83 h

Assessment

To pass the course the students must complete all exercises.

Exercises 80 %Participation 20 %

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Business AdministrationCode: MON02F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h)• Semester: 1• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory •

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the student will know the core concepts in Business Administration and theirrelevance to Business. He / she will be able to gather information on organisations, analyse and present themcoherently. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with project work.

Course description

This module of introductory business studies lays a foundation for further business studies. The work is donemainly in groups who are jointly responsible for several distance−learning assignments and are expected tosupport each other in their mutual studies.

Course contents

Entrepreneurship• Business Environment• Finance• People• Working in projects•

Prerequisites

None

Course materials

Griffin, R.W. & Ebert, R. J. 2003. Business. 7th Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0−13−093187XMaterial provided during the lectures.

Business cooperation

The students are connected to business by carrying out business analysis on a chosen organisation as well asreporting and presenting the outcome.

Advisor

Heikki Suominen


During contact hours, students are guided towards distance learning, aiming particularly at the completion ofone large project. This project will be done in teams and will end with each team giving a company presentationat the end of the course.

Contact hours 60 hDistance learning 75 h (teamwork and independent study)

Assessment

The following evaluations will be used:

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Project report and company presentation 50 %Examination 40 %Assignments and tests 10 %

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IT−SeminarCode: MON03F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h) • Semester: 4th• Language: English• Level: professional studies,• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with principal research methods and can carry out an independent IT research project.The student present his/her research in writing and orally.

Course description

The course focuses on different research methods and scientific writing. In addition to contact teaching, thecourse includes independent work. Students plan and carry out an independent IT research project: choose atopic, plan a timetable, apply the chosen research method, and present the results in a written academic reportand an oral presentation. Students are also required to sum up the developments of their research project in afollow−up report. Oral presentation skills and academic writing are recapitulated during the course, and studentsrevise written documents rewieved by course lectures.

Course contents

Research methods• Research process• Research reporting• Recap of academic writing and presentation skills•

Seminar documents: written assignments

Research planA short description of the chosen topic♦ Planning a timetable for the research♦

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Seminar paper: a 15–20−page−long document in the format of an academic research reportIntroduction♦ Defining the Concepts♦ Empirical part♦ Conclusions♦ Research report: A follow−up report of the research process♦

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Course materials

Handouts.

Advisors

Markku Somerkivi Karl Robbins


Contact hours 45 hIndependent work 90 h

Assessment

The seminar documents, presenting skills and use of English language are evaluated.

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Assignment 80 %Presence 20 %

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Data ProcessingCode: MON47F• Extent: 6 cr (182 h)• Semester: 1st• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student will learn to use a computer as an effective tool during the studies.

Course description

During the course the student will learn the basics in word−processing, spreadsheet application, network skills,designing presentation graphics, information search and designing web page. Also the student will learn toutilize Helia’s IT−system. These skills are needed throughout the studies.

Course materials

BlackboardHandouts

Advisor

Anitta Orpana



Assessment

Windows−, Word− and Excel exam 70 % Word and Excel assignments 30 %TypingTest, PowerPoint, Web design and information search have to be passed.

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MentoringCode: MON57F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 1 − 7• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Course description

The study unit will start at the beginning of the studies on Orientation Day and will last three study years.

Course contents

The 1st year

Studies at Helia, the structure of the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology• Student organizations• Student’s rights and responsibilities• The aims of the studies• Portfolio: what it is and what the purpose of the portfolio is• Personal Study Plan (PSP): the 1st version includes the compulsory studies• The student’s own evaluations and reflection on the studies•

The 2nd year

IT−professions, the employers’ requirements• Opportunities for work placement• Personal Study Plan (PSP): the 2nd version, arrangement for the work placement and the electiveprofessional studies

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Portfolio and CV for work placement•

The 3rd year

Personal Study Plan (PSP): the elective professional studies, thesis, and getting the BBA diploma• Portfolio: the work placement report, student’s own evaluations and reflections of studies•

Advisors

The students receive instructions and assistance from their own mentor, academic advisors, and student tutors.

Assessment

Passed / failed

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Bachelor's ThesisCode: OPI04F• Extent: 15 cr (405 h)• Semester: 5 − 7• Language: English• Level: thesis• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The thesis process trains the student to:

plan his/her work• work rationally and systematically• gather and use material form diverse sources• combine and apply the knowledge and the skills acquired during his/her studies• use applicable methods• make rational decisions• use creative problem solving• hone his/her skills in good written and oral presentation•

Course description

The role of the Bachelor’s thesis is to give the student an opportunity to show his/her aptitude in applying theknowledge and the skills accumulated during the programme. The thesis is very often an information system’sdesign and/or development project. The thesis can be done either as an individual effort or by a small group. Athesis done by a group has to include distinct individual work by the group members. The student is required towrite a summary of his/her thesis

Prerequisites

Most basic and professional studies and the work placement must be completed. The student should have atopic for the thesis.

Course materials

To be announced by the advisor

Advisor

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Before starting his/her thesis and during its planning phase the student participates in supervisory processmeetings. The student or the group of students selects a topic for the thesis and drafts a proposal. After theproposal has been accepted the student or the group of students write(s) a project plan. When the project planhas been accepted, the thesis project can start. The student or the group of students will work on the thesisaccording to the project plan, get advice and supervision, report on the progress and the results, end theproject, and give the results to the supervisor. The supervisor (and possibly a supervisor representing the client)and the secondary reviewer evaluate the thesis, decide on its suitability, and grade it. The student or the groupof students will receive the thesis grade and a written statement. The student will then take the maturity exam.Only those students whose thesis has been accepted can take the maturity exam.

Assesment

Work process 50%Results 50%Taking the maturity test

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An accepted thesis is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 by the tutor and secondary tutor.

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Applied MathematicsCode: PER01F• Extent: 4 cr (108 h)• Semester: 3• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Student will learn to understand and apply basics of Statistical methods.

Course description

The studies contain lectures and exercises (distance learning). The course contains the basics of statisticalresearch and analysis, fundamentals of probability calculus with most common distributions and theirapplications in IT area.

Course contents

Random samples and statistical research. Simple characteristic values of distributions such as mean value,standard deviation and median. Linear regression and correlation. Classical probability. Discrete distributionssuch as Binary and Poisson. Continuous distributions such as Exponential and Gaussian distribution.

Prerequisites

Satisfactory skills of High School Mathematics.

Course materials

Any 2nd grade Statistics –material.

Advisors

Kalevi Keinänen


4 contact hours per week and 4 hours distant learning per week.

Assessment

Written examination 80%Practical exercises 20%

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IT−SwedishCode: RUO44F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 2• Language: Swedish• Level: core studies• Type: elective *•

*required only of native Finnish speakers in the Bite programme

Learning outcomes

The student becomes familiar with IT vocabulary as well as business vocabulary in both oral and written form.The student is able to discuss IT−related phenomena in Swedish.

Course description

The aim is to acquaint students with Swedish IT terminology. The course includes contact hours, two writtenassignments and an oral presentation.

Course contents

The students practise their written and oral skills by elaborating IT−related texts. Cooperation with the courseSYS48D.

Prerequisites

RUO53D Intro, IT

Course materials

Ohinen, M. 2001. Data och dokument. IT−svenska. 1st − 2nd edition. Helsinki: WSOY.

Advisor

Maarit Ohinen



Assessment

Written examination 40 %Acceptable distance assignments (2 − 3 psc) 30 %Continuous assessment 30 %

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Intro, ITCode: RUO53D• Extent: 0 cr• Semester: 1• Language: Swedish and Finnish• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory *•

*required only of native Finnish Speakers in the Bite programme

Learning outcomes

The course objective is that students:

master the essential structures of the Swedish language• acquire a knowledge of basic vocabulary• are able to produce adequate written text• improve their oral communication skills.•

Course description

The course reinforces and expands the student’s knowledge of Swedish vocabulary and language structure.The course is compulsory to the native Finnish speakers who have not passed the entry level test in Swedish.

Course contents

Grammar excercises• Texts• Newspaper articles •

Prerequisites

Failed entry−level test or willingness to repeat basic Swedish structures and vocabulary.

Course materials

Lehto, T. & Portin, M. 2005. Gröna linjen. Mot högskolestudier. Helsinki: WSOY.

Advisor

Maarit Ohinen


Contact hours 12 − 20 hIndependent studies 68 − 60 h (Include the weekly exercises and the distance assignments).

Assessment

Pass / Fail

Written examinationAcceptable written distance assignmentsContinuous assessmentThe course can be completed by a test organised at the beginning of the 1st semester

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Information Systems and OOACode: SYS01F• Extent: 5 cr (135 h)• Semester: 1• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The students are acquainted with the common structure of a software system and acquire the principles andtechniques of the object−oriented modelling and notation.

Course description

The study unit familiarizes students with different kinds of information systems and basic software structures.The study unit gives students the basic knowledge of object−oriented approach (OOA): principles and concepts,models and modelling languages.

Course contents

Information system

Different kinds of information systems• A software system as a part of an information system• The common structure of a software system •

Descriptions of an information system

Need for descriptions• Descriptions and notations•

Object−Oriented Approach (OOA)

The history of the object−oriented technique• Goals• The main concepts• An object−oriented software engineering; main concepts, models and modelling languages•

Prerequisites

None

Bibliography

Kendal−Scott. 2001 UML Explained. Addison Wesley.Steves−Pooley. 2000. Using UML. Addison Wesley.The Material on the Website of the Study Unit.

Advisor

Kirsti Jalasoja


Contact hours 66 h, 2 lessons per week and 2 exercisehours per week Independent studies 65 h, 3 h per week Exam 4 h

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Assessment

The assessment is based on three parts

an exam• a team work•

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Managing IT ProjectsCode: SYS02F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h) • Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

Students get the ability to plan business information systems development projects and to participate in suchprojects. They get knowledge and understanding of defining and managing corporate IT development programsand their implementation as disciplined and well managed projects.

Course description

The course familiarizes students with corporate IT development programs and their implementation asdisciplined and well managed projects.

Course contents

IT development programs and –projects• Creating and analysing a development program• Project Planning•

initiation♦ profitability, risks, quality♦ project organisation♦

Project management and steering• Critical success factors of an IT project•

Prerequisites

Student has done the work placement and has basic knowledge and experience of project work and thedevelopment process of business information systems.

Course materials

To be decided.

Advisor

Timo Soininen

Assessment

To be decided.

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PrototypingCode: SYS03F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h)• Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

The students can relate simulation with other means of problem−solving in information systems development.The students can relate the prototyping approach to other approaches in an information systems developmentproject. The students can operationalize an information system development project based on the prototypingapproach so that they can realize it. The students are familiar with typical technical infrastructure connectedwith prototyping and RAD.

Course description

Prototyping is an information systems development approach suitable for development issues where theobjectives or the alternative solutions or both are ill−defined. During this course the student will obtain a view ofinformation system prototypes and prototyping as means to simulate different candidate information systemsolutions. At the same time he or she will get a view of an information system development project that is basedon prototyping. How does one know when to prototype? How does the project proceed? How does one planand control a project based on the prototyping approach?

During the course the students will implement a small prototyping project. When the project is going on, it will beevaluated as a subject to project management and cost control. After the project is finished, it will be reflectedupon as a modelling effort, a problem solution effort, and an effort to implement a problem solution.

Course contents

The concept of prototype: a definition and a taxonomy• The prototype of an information system, its structure and basic functions.• The prototyping approach in a project: the incremental information systems development model, how tocontrol such a project

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Tools: the application generator as an example of prototyping tool. Principles. The mini−team asorganization frame for agile approaches.

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The prototyping approach as a simulation venture: a brief simulation theory background, what issuccess of an information system, modelling of time, modelling human work.

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Prerequisites

The students have marks in the required core studies and the work placement.

Course materials

Student’s own findings and notes

Applicable excerpts of books and articles such as:

Schrage, M. 1999. Serious Play: How the World’s Best Companies Simulate to Innovate. Harvard BusinessSchool Press.

Landauer, T. K.1995. The trouble with computers: Usefulness, usability and productivity. MIT Press.

Snyder, C. 2003. Paper Prototyping, The Fast and Easy Way to Design and Refine User Interfaces. MorganKaufmann Publishers, inclusive website http://www.paperprototyping.com.

Hackos, J. T. & Redish, J. C. 1998. User and Task Analysis for interface Design. Wiley, OR.

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Ambler, S. W. 2002. Agile Modeling, Effective Practices for eXtreme Programming and the Unified Process,Wiley.

Schuler, D. & Namioka, A. (Ed.) 1993. Participatory Design: Principles and Practices, Lea.

Boehm, B. W. 1988. A Spiral Model of software development and enhancement, IEEE Computer, 21. pp. 61 –72.

Buchenau, M. & Suri, J. F. 2000. Experience Prototyping, Conference Proceedings on Designing InteractiveSystems, Practices, and techniques. pp. 424 – 433.

Kyng, M. 1994. Scandinavian Design: Users in product development, Proceedings of Conference on HumanFactors in Computing Systems. pp. 3 – 9.

Wilson, S. & Johnson, P. 1995. Empowering users in a task−based approach to design, ConferenceProceedings on Designing Interactive Systems: Processes, Practices and Techniques. pp. 25 – 31.

The course material is subject to eventual changes due to availability of these books and articles.

Advisor

Juha Pispa


Approx. 20 hours regular classes and approx. 169 hours project work, 60 of which with instructor. The regularclasses and the instructor−led project work are scheduled evenly over the whole semester. The rest of theproject work goes according to a project plan.

Assessment

Individual exercises covering distinct topics approx 40 percentThe above project 60 percent.

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Software Configuration ManagementCode: SYS04F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h) • Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

The students will understand the importance of CM, and the configuration management process essential foradopting an SCM−tool. They will have the basic knowledge required for evaluating and implementing an SCMtool. The services automation offers for SCM are an important subject.

Course description

The course focuses on the main disciplines − Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, StatusAccounting, Configuration Audits, Release Management and Delivery − of Software Configuration Management(SCM) and the practical implementation of SCM.

Course contents

terms and basic concepts of SCM• structuring SW for change• configuration identification• base lining• version control• build management• change control from the change request placed by customers to the delivery of the new version of theconfiguration

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managing the variants• configuration status accounting• management of the SW repository• configuration audits• SW delivery• SCM organization and SCM plan• demands placed for an SCM tool.•

Prerequisites

Compulsory basic studies and work placement. Experience of SW engineering process as a programmer,project manager or similar is recommended.

Course materials

Leon, A. 2000. A Guide to Software Configuration Mangement. Boston: Artech House.Current material in the InternetCourse's Web pages.

Advisor

Ulla Vanhanen


Contact hours: Theory and tutoring, 8 h.Distance learning: Applying the theory to problems, 107 h.

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Assessment

Activity, individual and group exercises.

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Developing Information SystemsCode: SYS48F• Extent: 18 cr (486 h)• Semester: 3• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Students get the ability to act in a systems development project team: constructing a project plan andmonitoring and estimating the project process. The students get the knowledge and the understanding ofsystems development process lifecycle and modern analysis and design methods and techniques. They canapply these skills in implementing a project consisting phases from defining to implementation and the qualityassurance of an application.

Course description

The course focuses on a well−disciplined project of defining, planning, implementing, and testing a businessinformation system. Students will complete a project containing all major phases of the systems developmentwork chain from project management to implementing all major systems development tasks. UML, CASE–tools,and Java will be applied, so it is essential that students have the basic skills and the knowledge of applyingthese methods and techniques.

Course contents

Project management

Project initiation and planning• Project management• Project termination•

Business Information Systems development Lifecycle

Development programmes and projects• Focus of the development: automated−system, information system, company•

Business information systems as a whole

Development process lifecycle• Systems development models and methods• Development tools• Standards•

System Requirements Analysis and Design

Process, tasks, and deliverables• Object Oriented Analysis• UML and CASE−tools• Quality assurance: inspection and reviews•

Design and Construction

Usability analysis• Application layers• Transition from analysis to design• Designing and implementing the user interface• Designing the DB−solution• Implementing the DB−interface• Designing and implementing the application processing•

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Quality assurance: testing•

Testing and Deployment

Acceptance testing• Deployment•

Prerequisites

Students have passed 1st and 2nd semester compulsory courses or can prove equivalent knowledge and skills.

Course materials

Booch, G., Rumbaugh, J. & Jacobson, I. 1998. The Unified Modelling Language User Guide.ISO / IEC 12207. Information Technology – Software Lifecycle Processes.Jacobson, I., Booch, G. & Rumbaugh, J. 1999. The Unified Software Development Process.Perry, W. 1995. Effective Methods for Software Testing.Rumbaugh, J., Jacobson, I. & Booch, G. 1999 Unified Modelling Language Reference Manual.Quatrani, T. 1999. visual Modelling with Rational Rose and UML.Handouts and course Web pages.

Advisors

Project management: Markku TarkkiOOA: Ulla VanhanenOOD and OOP Juha Pispa and Seija Wolfer


During the course the students complete a small system project. Learning is based on the Problem BasedLearning –method and implementing real systems modelling, programming, and testing tasks. Learning is aidedby providing the students professional brush up lectures during the course. The complete amount of work is 28hours per student per week.

Assessment

The assessment is based on individual project team results.

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Information System Requirements EngineeringCode: SYS60F• Extent: 6 cr (162 h) • Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

The student is able to participate in a system requirements reengineering process as a system analyst.

Course description

The study unit gives students knowledge of a business−oriented requirements engineering of an informationsystem. The requirements engineering process includes the following phases: business processre−engineering, system requirements specification, and system specification.

Course contents

The essential contents of the study unit are as follows:

Business processes analysing• Automation analysing• Security requirements analysing• System requirements engineering• System specification•

The students will use different kinds of methods: the business re−engineering, the entity structure modelling,and the object−oriented methods e.g. class modelling, use case modelling, interaction modelling, anddeployment modelling.

Prerequisites

The student has passed 3rd semester compulsory courses or has the equivalent knowledge and skills.

Course materials

Not available yet. Study unit's development is in progress.

Advisor

Kirsti Jalasoja


Contact hours 70 hTeam work 92 h

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Digital and Global FirmCode: SYS05F• Extent: 7 cr (189 h)• Semester: 6 − 7• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: free−choice•

Learning outcomes

The objective is to provide an introduction to key issues, up to date problems and possibilities and currentsolutions of Global Electronic Busines and Digital Economy. The objective is to give students overall picture ofthe whole landscape of the New Economy so that they can investigate, discuss and communicate about thenew development in the areas of global eBusiness strategies, modern business models, new IT solutions,implementations and other important associated questions of today.

Course contents

IntroductionOrganizations, management, and the networked enterprise

Managing the global digital firm• Information systems in the global digital enterprise• Information systems, organizations, management, and strategy in the global digital firm• The digital firm: electronic commerce and electronic business•

Information technology infrastructure in the global digital firm

Managing hardware assets• Managing software assets• Managing data resources• Telecommunications and networks• The Internet and the new information technology infrastructure•

Building information systems in the digital firm

Redefining the organization with information systems• Understanding the business value of systems and change managing•

Management and organizational support systems for the global digital firm

Managing knowledge: knowledge work and artificial intelligence• Enhancing management decision making•

Managing information systems in the global digital firm

Information systems security and control• Ethical and social impact of information systems• Managing international information systems•

Exercises, discussions

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Advisor

Erkki Räty

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Contact hours 40 hDistance learning hours 149 h

Assessment

The assessment is based on three parts: individual assignments, an exam and exercises.

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Computer OrganisationCode: TIE01F• Extent: 4 cr (108 h) • Semester: 1• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

Understand the basics of a computer system: the architecture and the functioning. To know how the computeris organised, how a program executes in a computer and what is the role of the operating system in theprogram execution. After the course the student will know what the computer system components are and howthey execute a given program.

Course description

The studies contain lectures, exercises (distance learning) and three mid−tests. In evaluation the excercisesform 30% of the grade and exams 70%. To pass the course a student has to get at least half of the points ofthe tests. Lectures are not mandatory, but excercise−points may be achieved only by participatinglectures/excercises.

Course contents

Overall computer system

The architecture of i386−computer• The components of a computer• CPU and bus basic structure• I/O implementation and I/O devices• Operating system•

The functioning of a computer

Notations, computer logic• Data representation and error correction codes• Operating systems role • Creating and executing programs in the system• Execution of programs•

Bibliography

Handouts

Advisor

Markku Somerkivi


Contact hours 72 hHomework 36 h

Assessment

Homework 30 %Test 70 %

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Operation and Practice of an Information NetworkCode: TIE29F• Extent: 6 cr (162 h)• Semester: 2• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The student will understand the architecture of an Information Network. The student will learn how to install aworkstation and how to manage it in a network environment.

Course description

This course offers the basic knowledge of different networking techniques in theory and in practise usingWin2000 −environment.

Course contents

The basics of Local and Wide Area Networks, the Internet, TCP/IP, Network Operating Systems andsecurity

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Installing a workstation• Administering users and user groups• Implementing security•

Prerequisites

Computer Organisation (TIE01F)

Course materials

In Blackboard

Advisor

Juhani Merilinna


Contact hours 40 hIndependent studies 82 hLaboratory assignments 40 h3 cr theory + 3 cr practise

Assessment

Written examination 70 %Assignments 30 %

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Building a Business IT NetworkCode: TIE43F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory•

Learning outcomes

The aim is that the student can install and take in use a server, can administer the users of the network anddistribute the resources of the server to the users. In addition the students will become familiar with theNetWare environment. Elective exercises can include tasks for students majoring in e.g. system design. Thiswill be agreed upon at the beginning of the course.

Course description

This course provides a practical approach to the duties of an IT expert connected to the management anddevelopment of the network environment.

Course contents

Installing and configuring a server• Server management: administering users and rights, printing and shared directories• Management of an active directory: connecting the work station with the operating area, managementof organization units and group practices

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Installation of server software: IIS or SQL server• Management of the NetWare network• Planning a local area network (exercise)•

Prerequisites

Operation and Practise of an Information Network (TIE29F)

Course material

Minasi, 2000. Mastering Windows 2000 Server. Microsoft Corporation.O'Brien, G. 2000. Microsoft IIS 5 Administration. Sam & Publishing:Jaakonhuhta, H. 2003. Local Area Networks Ethernet. IT Press Edita Publishing Inc.

Advisor

Olavi Korhonen


Contact hours (26 h) include the presentation of the assignments and feed−back sessions and an introductionto the whole study unit.

Independent studies (55 h) consists of independent work, laboratory work and the documentation of the work.

There are 6 exercises each one completed during a 4−hour laboratory session. Possibilities to retake a failedexercise are limited, information on these possibilities is given at the beginning of the course. The students workindependently during the laboratory session. The completion of the work in due time requires some examinationof the assignment and the related material in advance. In the beginning of the session the teacher can check byquestions that the students are able to complete their work during the session. Insufficient preparation inadvance can result in the rejection of the work. The student documents and returns all exercises to the advisor.The arrangements are described in detail at the beginning of the course.

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Assessment

There will be no examination, but independent completion of exercises, success and documentation will beevaluated by points. Half of the maximum points are required for the successful completion of the course.

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Linux BasicsCode: TIE63F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)• Semester: 4• Language: English• Level: professional studies• Type: elective •

Learning outcomes

During this course students get acquainted with the Linux operating system and the most important Freeprograms.

Course description

Linux is used both as a workstation and as a server. Fedora Core and Red Hat Linux distributions are used inthe course.

Course contents

Installation• Graphical user interface. OpenOffice, Mozilla, Gimp.• Command line, installing programs• Apache Web−server, LAMP• Remote control – SSH client and server• Programming tools. GCC, Java, GNU Make, Bash.•

Prerequisites

The student can use computer. Earlier experience on Linux is not required.

Course materials

Red Hat Linux Reference Guide (newest edition).Material distributed during the course, including links.Material is available in Internet.

Advisor

Tero Karvinen


Contact hours 32 hIndependent work 49 hContact hours in theory class, independent exercises in a micro computer class. Exercises will be documented.

Assesment

Exercises 50 %Examination 50 %

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Excel in BusinessCode: TYÖ06F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 4• Language: English • Level: professional studies• Type: elective•

Learning outcomes

To familiarize students with the basic financial accounting and business decision making applications, andimprove their skills in using Excel as a practical tool in serving computing, reporting, monitoring, and planningneeds of different types of business functions

Course description

A business planning tool course for those who want to learn how to use Excel in financial and managementaccounting application areas like stock portfolio management, financial reporting, and business performanceanalysing and resource management.

Course contents

Brush up of Excel−skills• Stock portfolio management• Financial reporting & business planning•

Prerequisities

Basic skills using Excel and knowledge of the fundamentals of the business processes and financial accountingprocedures. This course is suitable for students of all business branches.

Course materials

Handsouts provided by the advisors.

Advisor

Markku Tarkki

Assessment

The assesment is based on exam (50 %) and individual assignments (50 %).

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Finnish and Communication 2Code: VIE30F• Extent: 3 cr (81 h) • Semester: 3• Language: Finnish• Level: core studies• Type: compulsory * •

* Required only of native Finnish speakers in the Bite programme.

Learning outcomes

The students will be able to prepare speeches and speak in different situations, especially in meetings andnegotiations. In addition to this the students will be able to write documents related to these occasions. Thestudents will also learn what should be taken into account when being responsible for a training situation. Afterthe course the students will also be able to write operating instructions related to IT business.

Course description

The course develops the students’ oral and written communication skills. The students will also becomeacquinted with some documents in IT business. In addition to this, the course includes the basics of negotiatingskills and adult education.

Course contents

Writing an operating instruction; writing documents related to negotiations and meetings and participating inthem as an individual and as a member of a group; the basics of adult education, planning a lesson and puttingit into practise.

Prerequisites

Finnish and Communication 1 (MON01F)

Course materials

Course material provided by the teacher. Students may also use grammar books and other material of their ownchoice.

Advisor

Taija Hämäläinen


Contact hours 32 hIndependent studies and group work 49 h

Assessment

Spoken and written exercises. To pass the course the students must complete all exercises.

Exercises 80 %Participation 20 %

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