Information Technologies and Applications in Communication

Course Information
TitleΤεχνολογίες και Εφαρμογές Πληροφορικής στην Επικοινωνία / Information Technologies and Applications in Communication
CodeAGE1100
FacultySocial and Economic Sciences
SchoolJournalism and Mass Communications
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CoordinatorCharalampos Dimoulas
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID600019844

Programme of Study: ANPPS Tmīmatos Dīmosiografías kai M.M.E. (2020-2021)

Registered students: 264
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
GENIKOSCompulsory Course216
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours4
Total Hours52
Class ID
600292716
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
  • General Knowledge
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge - Windows operating system
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will: - know the basics of the structure and operation of personal computers - are capable of operating a computer running Windows - able to use basic Internet services - possess basic data processing skills in spreadsheets - are familiar with the key technological tools used in Journalism and Media
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
- The impact of technology in a changing world - Examining the computer: What it consists of - How to make better use of Web resources - Applications software: Programs for work and play - System software: The operating system, utilities and file management - Understanding and valuing hardware: Evaluate your system - Networking: connecting digital devices - How the Internet works - Networking and security in the business world - Digital lifestyle management: Multimedia and ethics - Securing your system: Protect your digital data and devices - Introduction to software programming - Introduction to databases and information systems - Introduction to artificial intelligence - Impact of ICT on the media
Keywords
basic concepts of informatics, architectures of computers /personal computers, software, office automation applications, web services
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Multimedia
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of powerpoint when teaching the lesson. Providing additional material through the elearning.auth.gr platform (moodle). Contact students via email as well as the communication tools provided by the elearning.auth.gr platform. Evaluation through multiple choice questions on the elearning.auth.gr platform
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures39✓
Laboratory Work6✓
Reading Assigment35✓
Tutorial10✓
Exams30✓
Mid-term exam10✓
Total130
Student Assessment
Description
Final /conclusive evaluation is used.
  1. In the theoretical part of the course, the examination is conducted with writing exams at the end of the semester. There is also an optional mid-term exam in the middle of the semester (40% on the theory grade).
  2. In the laboratory part of the course, students deliver exercises to each lesson, which are graded. They are also examined in the laboratory at the end of the semester. The final grade of the laboratory part of the course for each student is calculated, as long as no previous absence in the laboratory courses exists, based on the following individual grades:
    • Exercises during the laboratory courses (40% of the lab grade)
    • Final laboratory test (60% of the lab grade)
The final course-grade consists of the theory-grade (at a rate of 75%) and the laboratory-grade (at a rate of 25%). Attention: both individual grades (theory and laboratory) must be greater than or equal to the grade point average (set at half the maximum grade, or 50%), in order for the student to be considered to have successfully completed the course.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
A. EVANS, K. MARTIN, M. A. POATSY, Εισαγωγή στην πληροφορική - Θεωρία και πράξη, Εκδόσεις Κριτική, 3η έκδοση.
Additional bibliography for study
  1. Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy, "Technology in Action - Complete", 16th Edition, ISBN 978-1-292-34962-6, Pearson Education Limited, 2021.
  2. Sandra E. Cable, Steven M. Freund, Ellen F. Monk, Susan L. Sebok, and Misty E. Vermaat, "Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 - Introductory", (Shelly Cashman Series), ISBN 978-0-357-02643-4, Cengage Learning, Inc., 2020.
  3. Paul McFedries, Greg Harvey, "Microsoft Excel Workbook For Dummies", 2nd Edition, ISBN 978-1-119-83215-7, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022.
  4. Α. Βέγλης, Κ. Μπαρμπαργύρης, "Ασκήσεις και Τεχνικές Αυτοματισμού Γραφείου", ISBN 960-8050-42-1, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, Θεσσαλονίκη, 2000.
Last Update
18-10-2025