ICT Tools
Date of implementation
1.9. – 19.12.2025
Scope
Type of studies and location
Which degree program is the course from?
Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teaching language
What will you learn?
The student is able to create documents with office applications backup and restore documents select when to use word processing, spreadsheet calculations in MS Excels, handling long spreadsheets in MS Excel, use of PowerPoint and AMK model, getting to know the Matlab program, basic use of the Matlab software in cooperation with the Intro to Mathematical Subjects course and Matlab simulations.
What do the studies include?
• Presentation of the course, educational institution’s IT systems, saving and using MS Onedrive
• Basic text processing and document standard MS Word
• More demanding word processing and familiarization with ready-made document templates in MS Word, Publication-level writing in MS Word
• Basics of spreadsheet calculations in MS Excel
• Spreadsheet MS Excel: multi-format calculation
• Handling long spreadsheets in MS Excel
• Use of PowerPoint and AMK model, features of a good presentation
• Working on your own presentation in collaboration with the Intro to higher education course
• Getting to know the Matlab program
• Basic use of the Matlab software in cooperation with the Intro to Mathematical Subjects course
• Matlab simulations
• Matlab advanced features
• Review lessons and final exam in the auditorium
The starting hours of the course are in week 36 and the exam in week 50.
An extensive package of instructions and help has been prepared for the Itslearning learning environment to support your studies. Independent study is supported by themed weekly guidance meetings with the teacher.
Schedule:
• week 36: Introduction to the course, choosing the time zone and location settings, the institution’s IT systems, saving and using MS Onedrive
• week 37: Basic word processing and getting to know Word MS Word
• week 38: Using styles and layouts in MS Word
• week 39: Getting to know the ready-made document template/report of the UMK in MS Word
• week 40: Word test
• week 41: Basics of spreadsheets in MS Excel
• week 42: Holiday
• week 43: Spreadsheets and cell formatting in MS Excel
• week 44: Working with spreadsheets in MS Excel
• week 45: Basics of visualization: Creating charts in MS Excel
• week 46: Using PowerPoint and the UMK template, features of a good presentation
• week 47: Working on your own PowerPoint presentation in cooperation with the Intro to Higher Education course
• Week 48: Introduction to Matlab with the Onramp course
• Week 49: Basic use of Matlab in cooperation with the Intro to Mathematical Subjects course
• Week 50: Introduction to Matlab simulations, recording of the Onramp certificate and checking the course score
When and where will the course be held?
You can find the exact teaching times and places on Lukkarikone.
- Change the language from the top right corner under “FI”. Enter the course code TE00CU26-3004 and press search.
- Add the course to the schedule by pressing +Add on the search results list.
- The course schedule is now shown on the calendar view, where you'll find the time and place of each meeting.
If the teaching times are not shown on Lukkarikone, contact the teacher.
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Study places
3
Price:
75 €
Who is the course suitable for?
Open UAS courses are open to everyone. Open UAS courses are selections from Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program curricula, and you’ll usually study in the same group as degree students.
There may be prerequisites for participation on individual courses. You can find information on required previous studies or know-how in the course details on our study guide, see the link for course details above. Please note that you are responsible for making sure that you have the skills and know-how required for participation.
To participate on Master’s level courses, you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in Finland or abroad.
Open UAS offers individual courses in both Finnish and in English. Please note that you must have sufficient language skills to take part in Open UAS studies. Generally, language skills at level B1 or above are recommended for participating in higher education. Some study options may have specific language skill requirements.
Open UAS study fee
Open UAS studies are subject to a study fee. Individual courses usually cost 15 € per ECTS credit. Read more about study fees.
If the study fee for a course differs, or if the course is free of charge, the information is available in the course information above.
5 reasons to study at Open UAS
- Open UAS studies are for everyone, regardless of age or background.
- You can try what’s it like to study at a UAS or get to know a study field you’re interested in.
- You can take individual courses or larger study modules.
- If you’re aiming for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you can complete credits in advance.
- You’ll gain new skills, learn and be inspired.
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