ECTS - PWSZ im. Witelona w Legnicy

The Witelon University of Applied Sciences in Legnica – Field: Nursing
Subjects of general education:
ECTS credits
2
1. Course title
Information Technologies
2. Course contents
Lecture
Information technologies around us. Basis of computer techniques, use and application of computers. To make students
familiar with the basic functions which arrange environment of a computer user in order to use computer effectively.
Principles of classification of software. Utility programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Elements of algorithms.
Telemedicine and health. Electronic medical history (EPR). Internet in nursing and medicine. Bibliographic database
Medline, Medline, Core Biomedical Collection, CancerLit.
Classes
Basic use of computer operating systems (Windows, Linux). Text processing, using a computer for creating, editing,
formatting, storing and printing documents. Spreadsheets, use computer to make repetitive calculations: preparing
budgets, making forecasts, preparing charts and financial reports. Databases: creating and use of databases to organize
large data resources, allowing quick and easy access to them. Managers graphics and presentation graphics: the use of
graphic techniques as an effective means of communication. Program for medical office/ medical clinic/ hospital
service. Internet: basic services, making own web site.
3. Prerequisites
None
4. Learning outcomes
Students know: basic concepts and terms used in computer science, unit of information record, principles of good text
editing and text formatting, selected service of computer networks, principles of conducting electronic correspondence,
risk in information systems and risk occurring on the Internet, selected legal aspects relating to software licensing and
copyright protection, the possibility of using information technologies in medicine
Students can: effectively use the Windows operating system, edit and format text in a text editor, effectively search
information on the Internet and process them, set up and use an e-mail program, prepare multimedia presentations on
the chosen topic, prepare a spreadsheet to perform simple calculations and analysis, use database and know the rules of
designing simple queries, forms and reports, use the program for medical office / medical clinic / hospital service, use
medical bibliographic databases online
5. Recommended reading
1. R. Supranowicz, L.Łozowski, Windows Vista oraz Office 2007 Professional
w praktyce, PWSZ im. Witelona w Legnicy 2008
2. Grzegorz Kowalczyk, Word 2007 PL. Ćwiczenia praktyczne, Helion, 2007
3. Tom Negrino, Prezentacje w PowerPoint 2007 PL, Helion, 2008
4. Krzysztof Masłowski, Excel 2007 PL. Ćwiczenia praktyczne, Helion, 2007
5. "Windows 2000/XP/Vista - dokumentacja systemu operacyjnego"
6. Danuta Mendrala, Marcin Szeląga, Access 2007 PL. Ćwiczenia praktyczne, Helion, 2007
7. Materials provided by lecture/ classes conductor.
6. Type of course
Obligatory
7. Teaching team
Department of Fundamental Sciences
8. Course structure
Form Number of hours Semester Year
Lecture
Classes
Laboratory
Project
Seminar
Other
30 1 1
Total student’s workload 60
9. Assessment methods
Credit with note.
10. Language of instruction
Polish
ECTS Course Catalogue 2010/2011
635