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HN1010 Introduction to Computer Studies 1.5 credits

Administer About course

The 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.

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HN1010 (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Word processing
Calculation
Presentation

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

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Equipment

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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

P, F

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

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Claes Hansson

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Production Engineering Södertälje

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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