The goal of the course is to introduce software tools that are used in power engineering.

Education outcomes are competence in use of software tools that are applied in power engineering.

Usage of computers and user interaction (desktop PC, tablet). Fundamentals of operating systems (Windows, Unix / Linux, etc.): user interface, applications: types, running, installation, data organization and working with files and folders, multiuser work, user groups and user roles and shared data. Remote access to data and applications: access to the Internet, privacy and data protection mechanisms, the use of web browsers and web applications (search engines). Communication via the Internet: messenger applications, social networking, work in groups, email, forums, video-audio conferencing. Using email: email client usage. Creation and processing of documents: work with business applications, text editing, formulas, tables, image editing basics, working with video and audio data, preparation of technical drawings and diagrams; work with presentations. Basic usage of programs for numerical calculations and data processing (MATLAB): using arrays and matrices, working with polynomials, programming basics, interactive work and writing scripts, program flow control, writing functions, basics of graphical data representation. Examples of the use of power systems data. Linking and embedding applications and data.

Teaching is conducted through lectures and computer exercises. During the exercises the student is required to apply their knowledge in practice.