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Digital Literacy (VVDG_042)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Didzis Lauva
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Business Management; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Management Science; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Political Science; Public Health; Rehabilitation
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Media and communications
Objective
The purpose of the digital literacy course is to provide students with knowledge, skills and competences in the use of digital technologies.
Prerequisites
General knowledge at the secondary school level and basic computer skills: the ability to use a computer and web browser, manage files and folders, and perform basic tasks with digital information. No prior knowledge or skills in programming are required.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes the fundamental concepts, development, and significance of digital literacy in the modern digital environment.
Skills
1.Uses digital platforms and information resources to search for, retrieve, and compile information.
Competence
1.Evaluates the quality, reliability, and suitability of digital information and data for solving a specific task.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital transformation in the health care sector | 1 | All levels | Required |
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital transformation in the health care sector | 1 | All levels | Required | ||
| Health Management | 1 | All levels | Required |
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Communication | 1 | All levels | Required |
Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 8 | All levels | Limited choice | ||
| International Marketing and Advertising | 4 | All levels | Limited choice | ||
| International Business and Sustainable Economy | 4 | All levels | Limited choice | ||
| International Relations - European Studies | 4 | All levels | Limited choice | ||
| Public Health | 8 | All levels | Required |
