Study Guide

Objective

After studying the course the students understand the time value of money and is able to compare different investment alternatives. The student can estimate the profitability of an investment. He/she can optimize costs or profitability with Excel. He/she is able to use Excel in various problems of financial mathematics.

Content

Revision of Excel basics
Processing large datasets
Applying Excel for financial mathematics
Value added tax, inflation, indexes
Financing calculations
Investments
Matrix calculation
Profitability and cost optimization

Content scheduling

Excel basics
Processing large datasets
Applying Excel for financial mathematics
Value added tax, inflation, indexes
Financing calculations
Investments
Matrix calculation
Profitability and cost

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Business planning
Business operations
Entrepreneurship
Marketing and marketing tools
Sales

Materials

Materials in Its Learning and materials retrieved by the student.

Individual exam: materials in Its Learning (provided by teacher).

Teaching methods

Exam, exploratory Learning/Inquiry Based Learning (IBL), Active Learning, Team Learning, Contact Learning

Exam schedules

Individual exam:
First chance: 18.11.2024 at 1p.m. (2 h) ;Second chance 25.11.2024 and third chance 2.12.2025

Individual portfolio or group work cannot be renewed/re-examination is not possible.

International connections

CDIO, Peer Learning

Business idea development to concept (Conceive and Develop part of the CDIO framework of Engineering Education Initiative) is done in multinational groups. Weekly discussion and co-development/knowledge sharing sessions, mainly in own group, but at times sharing/discussing with other teams during contact lessons. In interim report/sharing sessions (2 pcs), peer feedback in the form of development ideas/useful theories/etc., will be given by every student in the course to groups. Self-assessment and peer-review will also be used to analyze and develop group work.

Sustainability: one of the question amongst other important areas in business concept development phase.

Completion alternatives

Does not exist.

Student workload

Individual Exam,
Individual Portfolio consists of weekly tasks
Group work: Business idea development into a Business Plan (Includes Marketing plan) weekly tasks and a business plan that includes marketing plan
Information retrieval (individual and in group)
Presentations: 2 Interim reports (one Power Point and one video presentation) and Power Point presentation of the Business Plan.
Feedback to other groups during the interim reports presentation sessions.
Self-Assessment and Peer Review


135 h ( 5 op)
teamwork in lectures 33 h
individual inquiries and task and individual exam 55 h
additional teamwork other than lectures 22 h

Content scheduling

Customers: customer groups, needs, and customer profiles
Markets:
- Competition, existing companies and competing products/services
- market and Industry developments
Business Planning:
- Business Idea, Business Model Canvas, Business Plan
Marketing: old and new marketing, Marketing Plan

Further information

With email to the teacher monica.tamminen@turkuamk.fi. In the title, please, use the course name and code in email subject, when contacting.

In general, all the course issues will be dealt together in contact sessions. Matters of personal nature, please email a request for personal meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual exam (50%).

Individual work for group work (25%): Evidence created from the study activities (individual assignments for the group work and a portfolio composed of them), showing the required development of competence. Participation in class and to the group work. Active participation in lectures at least 50 % and 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher, if not the student will fail the 25% of personal. If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.

Group work (25%): Final result of the group work is Business (including Marketing Plan), that will be graded. Joint development process with assignments. Group work requires personal activity from the student, which can be assessed using peer feedback. Every individual in the group gets the same grade. 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade.

Active participation in lectures needs to be at least 50 %.

Accepted/fail: weekly individual and group tasks

Exception of group work grade: If a group member does not participate nor contribute to the group work, (individual assignments are not done, done inferiorly, findings not shared, student is not present, physically or mentally in groupwork sessions during the contact lesson, nor participates to other meetings arranged by the group, does not do the tasks given by the group), the student can be kicked-off from the group. Then both group related (individual group work and group work in a team=Business Plan) grade is 0 = fail.

Individual assignments must be returned before 8:00 on contact lesson days; 9.9, 16.9, 23.9, 7.10, 21.10, 28.10, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11.

The teacher will weekly grade the individual its return and mark it as accepted or fail to the its return box. Criteria for accepted work: returned on time, to the right return box in its, task is done/completed/performed as instructed.

To pass the course, at least 25 % of individual returns needs to be accepted. If the 25 % rule is not fulfilled, the student gets 0=fail and is not entitled to the numerical grading of the individual assignment in its.

Numerical grading takes place at the end of the course. If 25 % or more of the whole/total assessment, scale of 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5 takes place at the end of the course. The student chooses 2 of her/his returned individual its assignments he/she wants the teacher to assess. Those two should be returned to a specific return box called Individual Assignment to be assessed by 2.12.2024 and before 8:00 o’clock.

Weekly group assignments must be returned by 23:58 after contact lessons; 9.9, 16.9, 23.9, 7.10, 21.10, 28.10, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11

The teacher will read each return in its and mark it as accepted or fail to its learning platform. Criteria for accepted work: returned on time, to the right its return box, task is done/completed/performed as instructed. If the group has failed 25% or more of the weekly group assignments, the weekly groupwork will be graded as zero= fail. As result of this failure, the groups final report will neither be accepted nor numerically graded. The Grade is then 0 and will affect the total grade.

Interim reporting, first report session is held 30th of September - report DL is on 30th of September by 12:00 (its); presentation by PowerPoint DL 30th of September by 12:00 (its); presentation session 30th of September is from 13:00 till 16:00 (mandatory participation). Every student must give constructive feedback during the presentation session on 30th of September. Second interim takes place 4.11.2024 - report DL is on 3rd of November by 23:58 (its); presentation video is due 4th of November by 12:00 (its); there will be no presentation session, but each course participant must watch other groups videos and give constructive feedback to every group by 7th of November 12:00 (its). One of the individual tasks (approved/failed).

Final deliverable, Business Plan (includes Marketing Plan) by 2.12.2024 - report due 1st of December by 23:58; Power Point presentation DL is 2nd of December by 8:00. The presentation session on 2nd of December takes place from 13:00 till 16:00 (mandatory participation).


Remember that the formation of the grade is especially influenced by the quality of doing and learning. Not just the length or number of outputs.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not actively participated in classes and group work, presentations (less than 50%). The student has serious deficiencies in knowledge, performance, or results i.e. there is insufficient proof of competence. For example, there is a lack of self-directed information search, or the required literature has not been read or the required tools, methods, and theories have not been utilized in assignments or assignments are completely missing, tasks done substandard or partially or completely missing, exam rejected. COPYING of any kind is not allowed and will result in rejection of the course and possibly other sanctions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.


Individual work for business plan: The student uses key concepts and basic theories when explaining his findings and observations. Student can describe, classify, and list things, but do not contain students' own reflection or insights. Individual theories or practical observations are not linked to a larger whole.

The planning of the group's business idea required a lot of guidance and support. The cooperation in the group does not work or is difficult. The group could not use the given feedback. There are some inconsistencies in the business plan and the idea is not commercially viable. Course material and other sources have been used sparingly. Concepts presented in the course have been utilized in the business plan. The plan is feasible only to a small extent. Some of the assignments have been returned late or they are very concise and incomplete or there are major flaws in presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.

Individual work for business plan: The tasks have been returned in time, and they are extensive and good, theories have been utilized, and instructed methods and tools have been used.

The student understands entities and uses theories to explain them. Demonstrates the ability to apply some principle related to the subject area and is able to combine them. Makes use of the materials he has acquired in his own and group's work. Participates in the group discussions, is active in preparing the business plan and takes responsibility for the group's tasks.

The groups business idea is quite creative. The group has been able to develop the business idea independently and in the agreement with the whole group. The business plan is a clear and coherent entity. Applying the course concepts to business plan shows expertise. The plan is feasible in many aspects. The presentation is clear, understandable, and selling.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.

There are special merits in completing tasks and they are extensive and thorough.

Individual work for business plan: The student sees critical success factors for the Industry and the company/organization, understands theories, and presents her findings with justification. The student can see development areas and is a critical thinker. Can analyze cause-and-effect relationships and handle things insightfully. High-quality background material has been searched for, found and its use is justified. The student refers professionally. The student participates in group discussions actively, proactively and responsibly, and takes the group deeper in terms of knowledge.

The group's business idea is innovative and creative. The idea has been developed inspiringly, responsibly, and in agreement with the whole group. Sources and course materials has been used in a variety of ways. The business plan and presentation, is clear, understandable, coherent, selling and creative. The plan is largely feasible.

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Business planning
Business operations
Entrepreneurship
Marketing and marketing tools
Sales

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can:

•Recognize basic problems in costing and find solutions for them

•Apply different solutions regarding material, work and capital costs

•Allocate costs to different cost pools

•Recognize different cost structures in different products

•Utilize costing methods in allocation of products´ costs to different pools

•Formalize prices profitably by using knowledge regarding cost structures

•Create basic budget

•basics of bookkeeping of a company including the financial statement

Content

Basics of costing
•Material, work and capital costs
•Cost pools
•Cost structures
•Process costing
•Job order costing
•Activity based costing
•Pricing by costing
•Basics of budgeting
•Basics of Bookkeeping
•Financial Statement

Materials

The material is available on the electronic learning platform, which is IT's Learning. Suitable source literature is Management and Cost Accounting (Bhimani A. et al.) or Management and Cost Accounting (Drury C.).

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, cases and possible company assignments.

Exam schedules

The details of the implementation are agreed together at the beginning of the implementation, in connection with the review of the implementation plan during the first lecture (e.g. about the possible exam implementation method and schedule).

International connections

Problem-based learning includes an ESG perspective. The study is carried out student-oriented.

Completion alternatives

No optional execution method.

Student workload

Literature studies, meaningful participation in lectures and assignments. Assignments are given both orally and in writing during lectures. All assignments will be returned, which is a prerequisite for receiving a grade. At the end of the implementation, a self-assessment and possible group assessments are carried out, which must be done and returned in order to receive a grade.
Implementation may include a business assignment or assignments
Estimated workload
• 135 hours of work
Structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. At the end of the implementation, self-assessment and possible group assessment, which are independent assignments / returns. The implementation may include business assignments.

Content scheduling

The main means and problems of company cost accounting. Basics of accounting and review of financial statements.

Further information

The communication channel is agreed at the beginning of the implementation.

The implementation may include assignments given by companies or Turku University of Applied Sciences, which may require deviations from the content of this implementation plan. Separate descriptions of possible assignments before starting the assignments.

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. At the end of the implementation, self-assessment and possible group assessment, which are independent assignments / returns. Assignments are given in lectures orally and in writing.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course attendance and activity, quality of returned course assignments, examination

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not all assignments and/or tests have been completed or returned. The combined result of the assignments does not exceed 50% of the total score. An empty/invalid document or file is interpreted as a return.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

All Tasks and Case(s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 50% - 65% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 66% - 85% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) exceeds 85% of the total score.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will work on contact meeting tasks, self-study tasks and be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The meeting tasks and assignments are completed during the contact meetings only. The self-study tasks are homework.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h = 24h) and individual/group work in Its.

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 8 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 6 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, active practice in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to strengthen student’s basic knowledge of Finnish language and to develop language skills. You must have at least A1 level Finnish language skills to participate in the course.

The aim of the course is to reach Finnish language level A2 (CEFR).

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A2.

The contents of the course are
- reading and writing professional texts
- practising everyday and work-related conversational situations
- familiarising oneself with the basic vocabulary of one's profession
- practising Finnish grammar

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• is able to apply the International System of Quantities and Units of Measurement in the interpretation and explanation of technical information.
• understand the basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics (speed, acceleration, force, friction).
• understands the basic techniques of drawing a free body diagrams and is able to apply free body diagrams and Newton's laws in problem solving in mechanics.
• is able to solve equations of quantities and apply vector calculus in problem solving in mechanics.
• understands the concepts of work, energy, power and efficiency and is able to analyze problems in mechanics with their help.
• is able to apply the work-energy principle in mechanics.
• is able to analyse collision situations using the concepts of momentum and impulse.
• understands the basic concepts of rotational motion and is able to apply these concepts to the analysis of kinematics of rotational motion
• understands the concepts of torque, moment of inertia and momentum and is able to apply the basic equation of rotational motion to their analysis.

Content

• Kinematics of linear and two-dimensional motion; acceleration, speed, velocity and change of position.
• Forces, resisting forces and Newton's laws
• Work, energy, power and efficiency
• Work-energy-principle
• Momentum and impulse
• Angular velocity, angular acceleration, angle of rotation, track speed, tangential and centripetal acceleration
• Conditions for staying on a circular track
• Torque, moment of inertia and momentum
• Basic equation of rotational motion

Materials

The course topics can be found in the free book
College Physics for AP® Courses 2e
openstax.org/details/books/college-physics-ap-courses-2e

As Finnish language skills develop, students can use as a book
Tekniikan Fysiikka 1
Suvanto
Julkaisija Edita
ISBN 978-951-37-3842-6

and

Insinöörin FYSIIKKA (AMK), Osa I
Hautala, Peltonen
ISBN 978-952-5191-26-4

In addition, support material distributed through the Itslearning system is included.

Teaching methods

Blended learning, contact teaching, task-based learning, independent study, teamwork, electronic materials and assignments.

The course introduces the basic physics skills that form the basis of engineering. In addition to supervised independent study based on electronic materials and textbooks, arithmetic exercises play an essential role in the work. The exercises are worked on both independently and in small groups.

Exam schedules

Subtests 1 and 2 during the course on campus
At the end of the course, there will be two retakes, where you can retake either of the subtests 1 and 2.

International connections

The course is implemented as contact teaching on campus. The course proceeds by weekly theme as follows:
1. Students independently familiarise themselves with the theme with the help of a textbook, instructional videos and various support materials before the lecture (shared in Itslearning).
2. Students take part in a lecture session where theory is adopted using versatile learning techniques suitable for the topic.
3. Students practice the weekly theme by doing arithmetic exercises independently and in small groups. Landing exercises are in the Ville system. Students do their arithmetic exercises in the same notebook or in some other way into a coherent collection according to notation practices in physics. The answers are entered into the Ville system, where correct answers earn Ville points.
4. There is a weekly arithmetic practice session where the teacher guides in the calculations and gives advice on unanswered questions.

At the end of the course, students present their calculation exercise notebooks to the teacher or otherwise submit a collection of their arithmetic exercises to the teacher for evaluation. In accordance with the notation practices of physics and clearly presented calculation exercises, additional points are awarded for the assessment.

In addition to the weekly themes, the course is divided into two parts, each of which has its own sub-exam.

Student workload

The course is 5 ECTS, i.e. the workload is approximately 135 h.
Exams and preparation as well as Ville assignments require about 15 hours. Thus, 120 h is available for the 12 weekly themes of the course, i.e. 10 h per weekly theme, which is divided as follows:
-Independent work and small group work 7-8 h
-Participation in the teaching event (tips videos and support sessions on average) 2-3 h.

Content scheduling

Opening lecture on week 36. Teaching weekly during weeks 36-50. A more detailed schedule can be found on the course's Itslearning website.

Contents:
• Kinematics of linear and two-dimensional motion; acceleration, speed, velocity and change of position.
• Forces, resisting forces and Newton's laws
• Work, energy, power and efficiency
• Work-energy-principle
• Momentum and impulse
• Angular velocity, angular acceleration, angle of rotation, track speed, tangential and centripetal acceleration
• Conditions for staying on a circular track
• Torque, moment of inertia and momentum
• Basic equation of rotational motion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on points collected from the calculation exercises (max 16 p.), the first subtest (max 12 p.), the second subtest (max 12 p.) The course has a attendance requirement and the attendance accumulates course points on 20 lectures and calculation meetings by 20 x 0.1p = 2p.

To pass the course, the student must receive:
--At least 3,5 points for the first subtest and
--At least 3.5 points in the second subtest and
--Ville points in the Ville system total at least 40% of the maximum score (in principle 448/1120 Ville points) and
--A total of at least 16 points for the subtests and calculation exercises.

DETERMINATION OF POINTS FOR CALCULATION EXERCISES:
Points are awarded for the calculation exercises based on the Ville points collected in the Ville system and on the basis of the evaluation of the homework collection returned at the end of the implementation.
----Based on the Ville score, you get a maximum of 12 points for the assessment. The number of points is 12*The percentage of accumulated Ville points is the maximum.
----By doing the calculations in accordance with the notation practices of physics in a notebook or other common collection, you will receive a maximum of 4 points for the assessment. The collection is returned to the teacher at the end of the course for evaluation. The teacher evaluates the notation practices of the notebook according to the criteria given in ItsLearning.

GRADE DETERMINATION:
The grade is determined on the basis of the total number of points (subtests, Ville and calculation exercises) according to the following table:
Grade 1 requires 18 points
Grade 2 requires 23 points
Grade 3 requires 28 points
Grade 4 requires 33 points
Grade 5 requires 38 points

Objective

You know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• understand the importance of planning the use of time, and large amount of independent work.
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the degree programme of Industrial Management and Engineering
• career opportunities in industrial management and engineering

Content

the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• guidance and counselling services, student benefits, health care
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills
• preparation of your personal study plan, the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher

Materials

The study material can be found in the learning environment Itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different websites and online materials
- General and scientific articles

Content scheduling

- Finnish education system
- Studies at TUAS: curriculum, enrollment, grading, work placement, student services
- Information Retrieval and Library Services
- Working life in Finland
- Finnish companies
- Presentations
- Reports

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments to be graded:
- Theme 1: Digistart online course (4p)
- Theme 3: Current articles (2p)
- Theme 4: CV (2p)
- Theme 5: Company presentation (2p)
- Theme 6: Report on a field-specific topic (4p)
- In addition to the above-mentioned assignments, student's attendance and activeness is graded. The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is defined on the basis of assignments as well as attendance and activeness.

Objective

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.

Content

• 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

Materials

Instructional videos and other electronic learning material linked to the learning environment.

Teaching methods

The course is based on the student's active self-study through exercises. Attendance and exercises accumulate points in the course grade. The teacher organizes weekly meetings where the most common mistakes in exercises and students' questions about the week's topic are reviewed. Attendance at the course is mandatory.

Exam schedules

Competency test week 50

International connections

Learning-by-doing, supporting learning and Flipped learning

Learning is based on the student's own active participation and completion.
The student is given independent assignments and material to support their performance on the studied subjects.

The skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in studies and working life, and they lead to a sustainable lifestyle by studying remote connection usage and optimization.

The evaluation is based on completed tasks and demonstration of competence in the exam.

Completion alternatives

If you already have strong information technology skills from university level, come and present the certificates from the course and talk to the teacher -> Completing the review assignments and the exam independently may be possible.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided into independent tasks, meetings and final exam.
- Meetings 40 h
- Tasks related to meetings 36 h
- Review assignments and review for the exam 24 hours
- Demonstration test 2 h
- Preparing a PowerPoint presentation 6 h
- Matlab Onramp 27 h

Tasks to be evaluated
- Weekly assignments that can be used to collect points for the course grade
- Compulsory revision tasks in MS Word and Excel
- Final assignment on presentation graphics (MS PowerPoint)
- Final exam on word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel)
- Matlab Onramp Cource (MathWorks)

Content scheduling

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: Presentation of the course, educational institution's IT systems, saving and using MS Onedrive
• week 37: Basic word processing and getting to know MS Word
• week 38: Using styles and layouts in MS Word
• Week 39: Familiarization with TUAS's ready-made document model/report MS Word
• week 40: Basics of spreadsheet calculations in MS Excel
• week 41: Table calculation and cell formatting in MS Excel
• week 42: Holiday
• week 43: Processing spreadsheets 1 MS Excel
• week 44: Use of PowerPoint and TUAS model, features of a good presentation
• week 45: Working on your own presentation in collaboration with the Intro to university studies course
• week 46: Getting to know the Matlab program with the Onramp course
• week 47: Basic use of the Matlab software in cooperation with the Intro to Mathematical Sciences course
• week 48: Matlab simulations
• week 49: Review lessons
• week 50: Final exam in the auditorium

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi). Information related to lessons in Itslearning. Announcements related to the course in itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The test to be completed in week 49-50, which measures Word and Excel skills, is evaluated numerically from 0-5.
The course grading scale is published at the start of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not successfully attended the lecures, completed the course exam and done mandatory weekly assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Number 1 requires approximately half of the course exam points in each exam area (Word and Excel). Other grades are determined on a linear scale.

Attendance and homework scores are taken into account in the evaluation.

Number 1 course points 50-59
Number 2 course points 60-69

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Number 3 course points 70-79
Number 4 course points 80-89

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Number 5 requires at least 90 course points.

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student will be able to:
- tell the basic processes of an enterprise
- discuss the processes by applying process thinking
- explain what is meant by value chain
- discuss the main elements of operations management
- describe the success factors of a supply chain and the influence of those factors to the customer service level, profitability and competitiveness of a company
- explain the influence of eg purchasing, inventories and transportation on business economy and competitiveness
- discuss the main principles and terminology of production planning and control
- explain the role of production planning
- combine the business processes and information systems to all the operations in a company.

Content

- Processes and process thinking
- Role of different supply chain elements for the competitiveness of the company: purchasing, inventories and transportation as a part of logistics process
- Measures of Profitability, Economy and Service Level
- Basic Terminology and Aims of Operations management, Production and Production Control
- Forms and Methods of Production
- Production Scheduling
- Principles of Production Control
- Information Flows in Business Process
- Basics of quality and environmental management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student will be able to:
- tell the basic processes of an enterprise
- discuss the processes by applying process thinking
- explain what is meant by value chain
- discuss the main elements of operations management
- describe the success factors of a supply chain and the influence of those factors to the customer service level, profitability and competitiveness of a company
- explain the influence of eg purchasing, inventories and transportation on business economy and competitiveness
- discuss the main principles and terminology of production planning and control
- explain the role of production planning
- combine the business processes and information systems to all the operations in a company.

Content

- Processes and process thinking
- Role of different supply chain elements for the competitiveness of the company: purchasing, inventories and transportation as a part of logistics process
- Measures of Profitability, Economy and Service Level
- Basic Terminology and Aims of Operations management, Production and Production Control
- Forms and Methods of Production
- Production Scheduling
- Principles of Production Control
- Information Flows in Business Process
- Basics of quality and environmental management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
• understands the principles of solving equations and can solve equations encountered within technical applications.
• understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vectors for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply them in modelling and problem solving.
• understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
• can apply functions for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra.
• can apply simultaneous equations for modelling and solving technical problems.
• can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Algebraic expressions
• First and second order of polynomial equations and inequalities
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Radical functions and equations
• Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations
• Angles and angular units
• Right triangle and trigonometry
• Trigonometric functions and the unit circle
• Trigonometric equations
• The sine and cosine rules
• Basic concepts of vector algebra and modelling with vectors
• Scalar product and cross product of two vectors
• Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse of a square matrix
• Field-specific content

Materials

Textbook: College Algebra 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e
The table book/Formula will be distributed during the course.
Calculator: Casio FX-82CW ClassWiz Function Calculator (recommended) or Function Calculator TI-30XA (adequate basic calculator). A graphic/symbolic calculator will also work.
Electronic and online material, educational videos in the Itslearning learning system and linked there

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based, independent study, calculation workshops

In the course, the theory is reviewed under the guidance of the teacher, but before the class, students are offered instructional videos and pre-tasks to familiarize themselves with the topic. The lessons support the calculation of the weekly calculation exercises, and the main focus of the lesson is on the issues about which the students have questions based on the teaching videos and preliminary assignments.

Exam schedules

Midterm exams during the week ** OR course exam during the week **. To be completed at the start of the course
If necessary, 2 retakes during spring 2025 (you can repeat either midterm exam 2 or the exam that measures the content of the entire course)

International connections

Learning-by-doing and theory lectures.
Learning is largely based on the student's own active participation and performance.
Students are given both review tasks and material to support their performance on the studied subjects.
The mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in working life.
The evaluation is based on completed tasks and demonstration of competence in the exam(s).

Completion alternatives

Independent study and a course exam measuring the content of the course at a time agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

5 credits = 134 t of student work, divided into meetings and independent tasks.
- Classroom meetings 56 h
- Independent study (calculation exercises and studying for exams) 71-74 h = about 5 hours of independent study per week!
- Competence tests that measure competence (performance is taken into account in the case of a grade limit) 2 h
- 2 midterm exams OR one course exam (part of the course credits) 2-5 h

Content scheduling

The start meeting of the course is in week 3.

Attending classes is mandatory and the teacher must be informed in advance of absences.

Mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in vocational studies and in working life.
Contents:
- Number representations and number sets
- Basic calculations and order of calculations
- Unit conversions and SI system units
- Powers and powers of ten (also negative and root = fractional powers)
- Processing of polynomials (Simplification of expressions, also fractional expressions)
- Function values ??and reading the graph of the function
- 1st degree functions and 1st degree function graph
- 1st degree equations and inequalities (also ratios)
- Percentage calculation
- 2nd degree functions and the graph of a 2nd degree function
- 2nd degree equations and inequalities
- Pairs and groups of equations
- Basics of matrix calculation
- Trigonometry of right and oblique triangles
- Geometry of other bodies
- Vector calculus
- Angles and angle units
- Trigonometric functions on the unit circle
- Trigonometric equations
- Exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs
- Exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations
- Basic use of MATLAB mathematics software to support tasks

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi).

Information related to lessons in itslearning. Announcements related to the course in itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Software used: ViLLE, MATLAB, GeoGebra

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated numerically from 0-5.

The evaluation is based on course points, which are collected as follows:
- Calculation practice handouts max 1 p/handout * 12 handouts, however a maximum of 11 p.
- For independent ViLLE tasks exceeding the required 30%, 1% = 0.1p, total max 7p
- Two partial exams (max 50p) or one course exam (max 100p)

To get course points from the calculations, it is necessary to return them to Its in electronic form and to self-evaluate your own performance by the deadline. You get points in proportion to the number of calculated tasks.

For the approved performance (number 1) is required
- at least 30% of the maximum points of independent ViLLE tasks
- at least 40 course credits in total

Other grades are determined by points on a linear scale.

A good performance in intermediate tests that measure competence is taken into account in the case of a grade limit.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student lacks one of the required passing conditions:
- The student has not received at least 30% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
- The student has not achieved at least 40% = 40 course points in total

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points of the ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 40-51 = 1
Course points 52-63 = 2

Competence corresponding to level 1-2: The student can solve 1st and 2nd degree polynomial equations and their applications. The student masters right-angled triangle trigonometry and knows how to apply it in vector calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points of the ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 64-75 = 3
Course points 76-87 = 4

Competence corresponding to level 3-4: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student masters one of the following topics
- Refinement of various powers and expressions
- Graphs of functions and related calculations
- Oblique triangle trigonometry and trigonometric equations
- Vector calculus
- Exponential and logarithmic equations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
- The student has received at least 88 course points in total.

Competence corresponding to level 5: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student also masters the refinement of various powers and expressions, the examination and calculation related to the graphs of functions, trigonometry and trigonometric equations of diagonal triangles, vector calculations and exponent and logarithmic equations.

Qualifications

Introduction to mathematical sciences or corresponding skills.

Objective

The student creates an overall picture of the managerial tasks and is able to take responsibility for a team. He/she can analyze and interpret the behavior of individuals and groups, and is able to act in a constructive manner within a work community and to assess the impact of his/her own behavior on it. The student internalizes the idea of constant development as a tool for developing the whole organization and the well-being of a work community.

After completing this course students will be able to obtain information about the quality, environmental and safety systems, to apply these standards in practice and know how to play an active role in maintaining these systems. Students are able to do a simple risk and environmental impact assessment, process description and they can use procedures that commonly used in continuous improvement processes.

Content

Leadership
Management Systems
Organizational theories
Managerial and subordinate competence
Motivation and competence development
Quality, environmental and safety standards, process descriptions, and the development methods and their application in practice.

Materials

Selection of articles to be available in Itslearning and other links:
• Martine Haas, Mark Mortensen - Jun 2016 – The secrets of Great Teamwork
• Zak, Paul J. – Jan-Feb 2017- The Neuroscience of Trust
• Barbara Kellerman - 2007 - What every leader needs to know about followers
• Ronald J. Burke - 2006 - Why leaders fail: exploring the darkside
• D. Goleman - 2000 - Leadership That Gets Results
• Williams G. - 2002 - Change the way you persuade
• Stengel R. - 2008 - Mandela His 8 Lessons of Leadership
• Kotter P. (2007) - Leading Change Why Transformation Efforts Fail
• Herzberg,(2003), One more time, how do you motivate employees?
• McNulty E. (2002) - Welcome Aboard (But don't change a thing)

Teaching methods

Lectures, case studies analysis and workshops

Exam schedules

This course is based on assignments and there is no exam.

International connections

The student studies most of the concepts at home (individual assignments and team assignment). Important parts of the contact sessions are used to work on case studies and concrete leadership situations.

Completion alternatives

To be agreed with the teachers prior to the course start

Student workload

Contact lessons: 30h
Studying reading materials ~ 30/50h
Working on assignments and peer reviews ~ 40-60h

Content scheduling

1- Course introduction, Key concepts in Leadership
2- Emotional intelligence and leading oneself
3- Power, influence and leadership
4- Motivation, satisfaction and performance
5- Delegation or the art of developing others
6- Coaching leadership/ leading a team/development discussion/ongoing feedback/conflict resolution
7- Interview a leader assignment preparation
8- Leading in a multicultural and diverse environment
9- Credibility and Sanctioning
10- Presentations for the team assignment

All the tasks are checked by Turnitin. Plagiarism and using of artificial intelligence without proper citation automatically leads to the failing of the assignment/task. The usage of AI must be clearly indicated in the assignment.

If the AI has been used for grammar/translations, please return both the original version and the version produced by AI.

Further information

Minimum 70% attendance required to be able to pass the course as we will do case studies and workshops in class.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

All the components (individual assignments, peer reviews…) of this course will be graded as follow:
Fail (0pts)
Pass / Good (1pts)
Really good / Excellent (2pts)
• 4 individual assignments: 8 points maximum
• 4 peers reviews/feedback: 8 points maximum
• Course activities (pass/failed) and participation in class, 2 points maximum
• 1 team assignment: 4 points maximum
The points translate as follow for the final grade:
• 22-20 points = grade 5
• 19-17 points = grade 4
• 16-14 points = grade 3
• 13-11 points = grade 2
• 10 points = grade 1
• 9 points and below = fail
Missing a deadline equals 0pt.
OBS: Missing a peer review is not disqualifying, it only affects negatively the final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.

Objective

After completing the course, a student can
- describe the differeces between management accounting and financial accounting

- describe the basic problems of accounting

- describe the basic terms of costing

- calculate material, labour and capital costs

- allocate costs to cost centres

- calculate product costs

- utilize contribution margin analysis in various short-term calculations

- set the price to a product

- utilize linear programming

- make investment calculations

- prepare the separate budgets which lead to the main budgets

Content

- classification, assessment and assigment of costs
- contribution margin analysis
- pricing
- short-term alternative calculations
- linear programming
- investment calculations
- budgeting

Materials

The material needed for studying is mainly in the electronic learning environment (ITslearning). Part of the material consists of other literature in the field, magazines and material possibly provided by companies
Literature:
Horngren et al., Introduction to Management Accounting (2008 or later),
Drury C. 2004. Management and Cost Accounting 6th Edition. Thomson Learning. London.
Other electronic literature:
e.g. Bookboon.com

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, exploratory learning, cases and exam.

Exam schedules

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation.

International connections

Innopeda, Case learning, Problem based learning

Completion alternatives

Possible exam arrangements, to be agreed separately if possible.

Student workload

Literature studies, meaningful participation in lectures and assignments. Assignments are given both orally and in writing during lectures. All assignments will be returned, which is a prerequisite for receiving a grade. At the end of the implementation, a self-assessment and possible group assessments are carried out, which must be done and returned in order to receive a grade.
Implementation may include a business assignment or assignments
Estimated workload
• 135 hours of work

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to give an overview of business control systems, operational internal accounting and the importance of strategic management accounting in the implementation of a company's strategy.

The student deepens and expands his / her knowledge so that he / she is able to use management methods to assist management in both strategic and operational issues related to profitability analysis, planning, monitoring and decision-making.

Further information

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. Self-assessment and group assessment are independent assignments at the end of implementation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is authentic. The course is built on the principles of continuous evaluation so that an integrated evaluation of the process leads to the finalized results. In addition, evaluation is versatile and holistic as it relates to the whole learning process. Typically, group or team work involves a group / team peer review.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

All tasks and/or Cases have not been made or returned. The summed up result for the assignments does not exceed 50% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 50% - 65% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 66% - 85% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) exceeds 85 %.

Objective

Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for basic courses of mathematical sciences within polytechnical studies.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Fractions
• Powers, roots and rational exponents
• Polynomials and polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
• Simplifying rational expressions
• Percentages
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Lines and parabolas
• Concepts of variable and function
• Graphs of functions and interpretation of graphs
• Basics of geometry and trigonometry
• International system of units, unit conversions
• Calculations involving quantities and units
• Field-specific content

Materials

Electronic and online material, educational videos in the Itslearning learning system and linked there

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based, independent study, calculation workshops

The course provides the prerequisites for studying the mathematics and physics courses included in the engineering education through diverse teaching, guided calculation exercises, electronic Ville exercises, independent practice and group work.

Exam schedules

The course is divided into 2-3 midterm exams according to the wishes of the group. If the course is completed with midterm exams, you must attend each midterm exam. Otherwise, in connection with the last midterm exam, the student must take a course exam covering all areas of the course.

International connections

learning-by-doing, supporting learning

Completion alternatives

Independent study and an approved course exam/ exams. This method of performance must be agreed with the teacher and must be based on a strong mathematical background.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided on average
- Joint calculation workshops 52 h
- Independent study with the help of calculation handouts and guide videos, about 4 hours/handout = 43 hours
- training in Ville-platform
- Rehearsals for the exams 16 h
- Exam 2 h

Content scheduling

Opening lecture in week 36. Teaching weekly in weeks 36-48. More detailed schedule on the course's Itslearning pages.

Mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in vocational studies and in working life. Contents:
- Number representations and number sets
- Basic calculations and order of calculations
- Calculating with fractions and handling fractional expressions
- Quantities and the SI system
- Processing of units in calculations and unit conversions
- Powers and powers of ten (also negative and root = fractional powers)
- Processing of polynomials (Simplification of expressions, also fractional expressions)
- Function values and reading the graph of the function
- 1st degree functions and 1st degree function graph
- 1st degree equations and inequalities (also ratios),
- Percentage calculation
- 2nd degree functions and the graph of a 2nd degree function
- 2nd degree equations and inequalities
- A pair of linear equations
- Basics of matrix calculation
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Different angular units
- Basics about the geometry of other bodies

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi). Information related to lessons in itslearning. Announcements related to the course in Itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated numerically from 0 to 5.

The assessment is based on course points, which are collected as follows:
- Presence and active participation in lectures and counting exercises (20 meetings) 0.5p x 20 = 10p
- From weekly calculation exercises max 1p/multiplier = maximum 1p x 12 = 12p
- For independent ViLLE tasks exceeding the required 40%, 1% = 0.1p x 60% = 6p (max)
- Two-three sub-tests or one course exam max 100p

Receiving course points from weekly calculation exercises requires them to be returned to ItsLearning in electronic form and self-assessment of your own performance by the deadline. Points are awarded in proportion to the number of calculated tasks.

Qualified performance (number 1) is required
- at least 50% attendance of meetings
- at least 40% of the maximum score for independent ViLLE tasks
- at least 40 credits in total

Other grades are determined by points on a linear scale:

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is missing one of the required pass conditions:
- at least 50% attendance of meetings
- The student has not received at least 40% of the maximum score for ViLLE assignments.
- Student has not achieved at least 40% = 40 course points total

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 40-51 = 1
Course points 52-63 = 2

Competence corresponding to level 1-2: The student can solve 1st and 2nd degree polynomial equations and their applications. The student masters right-angled triangle trigonometry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 64-75 = 3
Course points 76-87 = 4

Competence corresponding to level 3-4: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student masters one of the following topics:
- handling of units and unit conversions
- refining various powers and expressions
- graphs of functions and related calculations
- solving a pair of equations
- basics of vector calculus

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
The student has received at least 88 course points in total.

Competence corresponding to level 5: In addition to level 1-2 competence, the student also masters the basics of handling units and unit conversions, refining various powers and expressions, examining and calculating graphs of functions, solving pairs of equations and vector calculations.

Objective

Students can:Recognize different parts in industrial product data management (PDM)Analyse needs in product data management regarding products´ life cycleForm product data specifications to products from different process point-of-viewsApply product data knowledge in different cases.

Content

Principle theories of PDMExamples from real world casesPDM in ´Defining PDM needs in companies

Materials

Lecture materials and other reading in Its learning.

Product Lifecycle Management; Antti Saaksvuori, Anselmi Immonen, 2002

Tuotetiedon hallinta ja tuotekonfigurointi; Asko Martio

Books of Product Data Management

Teaching methods

By listening, reading, examining, analyzing, synthesizing, telling and writing to learn more of PLM.

Exam schedules

Hand written EXAM is held Mo 4.11.2024.
Re-exam can be taken two times. Time will be informed later at the end of the course.

International connections

Lectures, learning by doing, PBL, Information searching, small group work.

Sustainable development goals:
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
9. Sustainable industry and innovations
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action

Completion alternatives

ei

Student workload

3 cr = 80 hours students work. 

27 hours lectures, exam and presentations
39 hours individual exercises and group works given during the lecturers.
Exam + preparations 14 hours.

Content scheduling

Autumn 2024.
Timetable will be clarified in the beginning of the course.

Basic theories of PDM
Items Management
Document management
Product structure management
Workflow and change management
IT –systems to manage Product related data.
PDM-system collecting sustainability information.

Examples from real world cases
PDM in ´selected company Oy ´
Analyzing and defining PDM needs in companies

Further information

Discussion during lectures, ITS-learning and e-mail.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, presentations, project reports of assignments will be evaluated for grading.
For final grading, weight of Exam (F-5) is 50% and lecture assignments weight is (F-5) 50%.
Requires 40% of the points to pass the exam.
Timetables of the assignments will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Evaluation of the assignments will be done according to following criteria:
- Treatment of the subject (perspective, scale)
- Combining theory and practice
- Critical and analytical approach
- Clarity and structure of both the report and the presentation
- The extensive use of information sources (min three)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Exam Failed and
Assignments undone and not returned.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The content and structure of the report or the exam are weak in scope and coverage. The formatting and clarity of the report need significant improvement. The analysis and utilization of information lack criticality, and the conclusions are insufficient or missing. The use of sources and references is inadequate. Calculations, tables, and images are presented poorly, with many errors in the results. Some assignments were submitted late.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The content and structure of the report and the exam are weak in scope and comprehensiveness. The formatting and clarity of the report need significant improvement. The analysis and utilization of information lack critical thinking, and the conclusions are insufficient. The use of sources and references is inadequate. Calculations, tables, and images are poorly presented, with some errors in the results. Some assignments were submitted late.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The content and structure of the report or the exam are correct, clear, and detailed. The appearance is polished and well-finished. The text is clear, varied, precise, and reflective. There are no errors in the calculations, images, or tables. The work shows extensive background research and consideration, as well as a combination of practical and theoretical elements. Assignments were submitted in time.

Objective

After completing this study unit the student will be able to:
- apply a suitable purchasing strategy in different situations- decide what documents and payment transactions will be needed when importing goods andservices and knows where to find them- explain the risks and costs of international purchasing.
- manage the basics of services sourcing
-discuss the total lifecycle costs related to a purchase-carry out cost analysis- explain the importance and effect of different terms in purchasing (eg Incoterms 2010)- utilize the sources of information necessary for purchasing- describe various indicators measuring the performance of purchasing operations- prepare for purchasing negotiations

Content

Planning and organising of Purchasing
Global sourcing
International purchasing – risks and costs
Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
Partnership
Services sourcing
Total cost approach
Measurement of purchasing operations

Materials

Teacher's lecture material and assignments.

Course book: Sollish, Fred and John Semanik. Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices. Wiley, 2010.

Teaching methods

Lectures, class and home assignments, groupwork, exam.

Exam schedules

Course exam:
17.12.2024

Re-take exams:
5.2.2025
3.4.2025
4.6.2025

Student workload

Lectures 36 hours, class and home assignments 24 hours, groupwork 40 hours, exam preparation 35 hours.

Content scheduling

After completing the course the student will be able to:
-apply a suitable purchasing strategy in different situations
-decide what documents and payment transactions will be needed when importing goods and services and knows where to find them
-explain the risks and costs of international purchasing
-manage the basics of services sourcing
-discuss the total lifecycle costs related to purchase
-carry out cost analysis
-explain the importance and effect of different terms in purchasing (e.g. Incoterms 2020)
-utilize the sources of information necessary for purchasing
-describe various indicators measuring the performance of purchasing operations
-prepare for purchasing negotiations

Topics:
-Planning and organizing of purchasing
-Global sourcing
-International purchasing - risks and costs
-Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
-Partnership
-Services sourcing
-Total cost approach

36 lecture hours 3.9.-17.12.2024. No lectures on week 42. Please check the lecture schedules from Lukkarikone.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Lectures and exam 60%, assignments 40%. Attending lectures, completion of class assignments, groupwork and exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not actively participated in attendance classes and/or group work. The student has serious deficiencies in knowledge, performance and results. For example, there is a lack of self-directed information seeking or the required literature has not been read or the required tools and theories have not been used in assignments or non-participation in the required presentations or assignments are completely missing or have been returned late. COPYING of any kind is not allowed and will cause the course to be rejected.

less than 50% of the total points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The tasks have been returned on schedule, but they are very narrow and incomplete or there are major flaws in the presentations. The student uses key concepts when talking about their findings and observations. Can describe, classify and list things. The outputs are descriptive, but do not contain your own reflection or insights. Individual theories or practical observations are not linked to a larger whole.

50-60-% of total points: 1
60-70-% of total points: 2

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The tasks have been returned on schedule, they are extensive and good and the instructed tools have been used. Source literature has been used in a variety of ways and the presentations are meritorious. The student understands entities and uses theory to describe them. Demonstrates the ability to apply some principle related to the subject area and is able to combine things. Utilizes the material and theory acquired in completing the tasks.

70-80-% of total points: 3
80-90-% of total points: 4

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

There are special merits in completing the tasks and they are extensive and thorough. The student identifies critical success factors, understands theories and presents their findings with justification. Able to see areas for improvement and is a critical thinker. Can analyze cause-and-effect relationships and handles things insightfully. High-quality background material has been searched for, found and its use is justified.

90-100% of total points: 5

Objective

The student is able to carry out or explain:
- basics, terms, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and circular economy
- solutions and technologies that enable meeting the targets set for sustainable development
- most important challenges in sustainable development, eg. climate change
-lifecycle thinking principles and examples of applying it in various business fields
-lifecycle assessment

Content

- Principles of sustainable development
-Trends in sustainable development
-New solutions and technologies related to sustainable development
-Terms of circular economy
-Promoting the use of circular economy
-Problems related to current use of resources
-Life cycle thinking and life cycle assessment
-Business and sustainable development

Materials

- During the lectures, it is important to take your own notes, as they are essential for the completion of the course.
- Lecture material will be distributed at the end of the course
- The course evaluation includes an exam, individual assignments and group assignments, which are based on the material discussed in the lectures.

Teaching methods

The course is based on independent work and group work. The assignments are related to writing a research essay and implementing a business plan as a group project, as well as project management. In addition, work-life connection is promoted through external expert visits.

Working is both independent remote working and face-to-face teaching, in which case we delve into a certain theme of the subject area by discussing and presenting the results of group work.

At the first lecture, students are asked for permission on the attendance list of the course's lectures.

Exam schedules

There is an exam in the course. Assessment is based on learning tasks. The dates for the returns of individual learning tasks (individual and group work) are mentioned in Itslearning.

Passing the course requires completion of the group task section, at least 50% attendance in classes and passing the exam.

International connections

The study course is implemented in accordance with innovation pedagogy, where studying is based on work-life-oriented learning and the development of innovation abilities. During the course, the student must play an active role and must independently take responsibility for his own learning and the implementation of learning tasks. The course is based on individual and group work, where the role of instructors is to support and guide the work.

Completion alternatives

No.

Student workload

The course consists of learning tasks to be done on adjacent floors, an extensive individual essay and a business plan to be done as group work, as well as a responsibility analysis. The business plan of one's own company is presented to other small groups.
More detailed descriptions of learning tasks and instructions on the course's own Itslearning platform.

1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of student work, i.e. 5 ECTS = 135 hours.

Attendance is mandatory for the course.

As a result of the implementation method, attendance at lectures is necessary. Passing the course requires at least 50% participation in the hikes.

Content scheduling

The student is able to carry out or explain:
- basics, terms, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and circular economy
- solutions and technologies that enable meeting the targets set for sustainable development
- most important challenges in sustainable development, eg. climate change
-lifecycle thinking principles and examples of applying it in various business fields
-lifecycle assessment


Timing: Duration of the course, 3.01.2025 - 18.05.2025 (a total of 13 short sessions) A more detailed schedule of the course and the themes/topics of the next lessons are described on the course's Itslearning platform.

The course may also be implemented with the help of a working life project.

Further information

Communication to the teacher through the message of the itslearning platform.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course uses numerical evaluation.
Grades are used for successfully completed studies (5-step numerical scale):
5 = commendable
4 and 3 = good
2 and 1 = satisfactory
0 = rejected
The grade consists of:

- Exam (individual performance) 40% of the course grade (Min 40 % of points)
- extensive group work 1 and 2 (includes a written section and a presentation) 40% of the course grade
- Participation in lectures and the student's activity in lectures 20% (At least 50% of lectures must be attended in order to pass the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

No performance.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can satisfactorily identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business and can name only a few related actors and information sources. The student can satisfactorily identify how sustainable business is related to his own field of study. The student can satisfactorily manage his own work, allocate resources to the tasks to be performed, work in a group and satisfactorily take into account the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is satisfactorily able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 50-60% according to. Activity in lectures at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is well able to identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business and is well able to describe and utilize a few actors and information sources related to the topic. The student knows how to recognize how sustainable business is related to his own field of study. The student knows how to manage his own work well, allocates resources to the tasks to be performed and works in a group, and takes good account of the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is well able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself clearly in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 70-80%. Activity at lectures at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent command of the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business operations and understands the principle of business planning. The student is able to identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business in an excellent and broader way and is able to name and utilize several Actors and information sources related to the topic. The student is excellent at describing how sustainable business and entrepreneurship are related to their own field of study. The student is excellent at managing his own work, divides the resource between the tasks to be performed and works actively in the group, and takes excellent account of the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is excellently able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself clearly in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 90% in accordance. Activity at lectures at an excellent level up.

Objective

The student creates an overall picture of the managerial tasks and is able to take responsibility for a team. He/she can analyze and interpret the behavior of individuals and groups, and is able to act in a constructive manner within a work community and to assess the impact of his/her own behavior on it. The student internalizes the idea of constant development as a tool for developing the whole organization and the well-being of a work community.

After completing this course students will be able to obtain information about the quality, environmental and safety systems, to apply these standards in practice and know how to play an active role in maintaining these systems. Students are able to do a simple risk and environmental impact assessment, process description and they can use procedures that commonly used in continuous improvement processes.

Content

Leadership
Management Systems
Organizational theories
Managerial and subordinate competence
Motivation and competence development
Quality, environmental and safety standards, process descriptions, and the development methods and their application in practice.

Materials

Selection of articles to be available in Itslearning and other links:
• Martine Haas, Mark Mortensen - Jun 2016 – The secrets of Great Teamwork
• Zak, Paul J. – Jan-Feb 2017- The Neuroscience of Trust
• Barbara Kellerman - 2007 - What every leader needs to know about followers
• Ronald J. Burke - 2006 - Why leaders fail: exploring the darkside
• D. Goleman - 2000 - Leadership That Gets Results
• Williams G. - 2002 - Change the way you persuade
• Stengel R. - 2008 - Mandela His 8 Lessons of Leadership
• Kotter P. (2007) - Leading Change Why Transformation Efforts Fail
• Herzberg,(2003), One more time, how do you motivate employees?
• McNulty E. (2002) - Welcome Aboard (But don't change a thing)

Teaching methods

Lectures, case studies analysis and workshops

Exam schedules

This course is based on assignments and there is no exam.

International connections

The student studies most of the concepts at home (individual assignments and team assignment). Important parts of the contact sessions are used to work on case studies and concrete leadership situations.

Completion alternatives

To be agreed with the teachers prior to the course start

Student workload

Contact lessons: 30h
Studying reading materials ~ 30/50h
Working on assignments and peer reviews ~ 40-60h

Content scheduling

1- Course introduction, Key concepts in Leadership
2- Emotional intelligence and leading oneself
3- Power, influence and leadership
4- Motivation, satisfaction and performance
5- Delegation or the art of developing others
6- Coaching leadership/ leading a team/development discussion/ongoing feedback/conflict resolution
7- Interview a leader assignment preparation
8- Leading in a multicultural and diverse environment
9- Credibility and Sanctioning
10- Presentations for the team assignment

All the tasks are checked by Turnitin. Plagiarism and using of artificial intelligence without proper citation automatically leads to the failing of the assignment/task. The usage of AI must be clearly indicated in the assignment.

If the AI has been used for grammar/translations, please return both the original version and the version produced by AI.

Further information

Minimum 70% attendance required to be able to pass the course as we will do case studies and workshops in class.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

All the components (individual assignments, peer reviews…) of this course will be graded as follow:
Fail (0pts)
Pass / Good (1pts)
Really good / Excellent (2pts)
• 4 individual assignments: 8 points maximum
• 4 peers reviews/feedback: 8 points maximum
• Course activities (pass/failed) and participation in class, 2 points maximum
• 1 team assignment: 4 points maximum
The points translate as follow for the final grade:
• 22-20 points = grade 5
• 19-17 points = grade 4
• 16-14 points = grade 3
• 13-11 points = grade 2
• 10 points = grade 1
• 9 points and below = fail
Missing a deadline equals 0pt.
OBS: Missing a peer review is not disqualifying, it only affects negatively the final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.

Objective

After studying the course the students understand the time value of money and is able to compare different investment alternatives. The student can estimate the profitability of an investment. He/she can optimize costs or profitability with Excel. He/she is able to use Excel in various problems of financial mathematics.

Content

Revision of Excel basics
Processing large datasets
Applying Excel for financial mathematics
Value added tax, inflation, indexes
Financing calculations
Investments
Matrix calculation
Profitability and cost optimization

Content scheduling

Excel basics
Processing large datasets
Applying Excel for financial mathematics
Value added tax, inflation, indexes
Financing calculations
Investments
Matrix calculation
Profitability and cost

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
• understands the principles of solving equations and can solve equations encountered within technical applications.
• understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vectors for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply them in modelling and problem solving.
• understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
• can apply functions for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra.
• can apply simultaneous equations for modelling and solving technical problems.
• can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Algebraic expressions
• First and second order of polynomial equations and inequalities
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Radical functions and equations
• Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations
• Angles and angular units
• Right triangle and trigonometry
• Trigonometric functions and the unit circle
• Trigonometric equations
• The sine and cosine rules
• Basic concepts of vector algebra and modelling with vectors
• Scalar product and cross product of two vectors
• Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse of a square matrix
• Field-specific content

Materials

Textbook: College Algebra 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e
The table book/Formula will be distributed during the course.
Calculator: Casio FX-82CW ClassWiz Function Calculator (recommended) or Function Calculator TI-30XA (adequate basic calculator). A graphic/symbolic calculator will also work.
Electronic and online material, educational videos in the Itslearning learning system and linked there

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based, independent study, calculation workshops

In the course, the theory is reviewed under the guidance of the teacher, but before the class, students are offered instructional videos and pre-tasks to familiarize themselves with the topic. The lessons support the calculation of the weekly calculation exercises, and the main focus of the lesson is on the issues about which the students have questions based on the teaching videos and preliminary assignments.

Exam schedules

Midterm exams during the week ** OR course exam during the week **. To be completed at the start of the course
If necessary, 2 retakes during spring 2025 (you can repeat either midterm exam 2 or the exam that measures the content of the entire course)

International connections

Learning-by-doing and theory lectures.
Learning is largely based on the student's own active participation and performance.
Students are given both review tasks and material to support their performance on the studied subjects.
The mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in working life.
The evaluation is based on completed tasks and demonstration of competence in the exam(s).

Completion alternatives

Independent study and a course exam measuring the content of the course at a time agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

5 credits = 134 t of student work, divided into meetings and independent tasks.
- Classroom meetings 56 h
- Independent study (calculation exercises and studying for exams) 71-74 h = about 5 hours of independent study per week!
- Competence tests that measure competence (performance is taken into account in the case of a grade limit) 2 h
- 2 midterm exams OR one course exam (part of the course credits) 2-5 h

Content scheduling

The start meeting of the course is in week 3.

Attending classes is mandatory and the teacher must be informed in advance of absences.

Mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in vocational studies and in working life.
Contents:
- Number representations and number sets
- Basic calculations and order of calculations
- Unit conversions and SI system units
- Powers and powers of ten (also negative and root = fractional powers)
- Processing of polynomials (Simplification of expressions, also fractional expressions)
- Function values ??and reading the graph of the function
- 1st degree functions and 1st degree function graph
- 1st degree equations and inequalities (also ratios)
- Percentage calculation
- 2nd degree functions and the graph of a 2nd degree function
- 2nd degree equations and inequalities
- Pairs and groups of equations
- Basics of matrix calculation
- Trigonometry of right and oblique triangles
- Geometry of other bodies
- Vector calculus
- Angles and angle units
- Trigonometric functions on the unit circle
- Trigonometric equations
- Exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs
- Exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations
- Basic use of MATLAB mathematics software to support tasks

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi).

Information related to lessons in itslearning. Announcements related to the course in itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Software used: ViLLE, MATLAB, GeoGebra

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated numerically from 0-5.

The evaluation is based on course points, which are collected as follows:
- Calculation practice handouts max 1 p/handout * 12 handouts, however a maximum of 11 p.
- For independent ViLLE tasks exceeding the required 30%, 1% = 0.1p, total max 7p
- Two partial exams (max 50p) or one course exam (max 100p)

To get course points from the calculations, it is necessary to return them to Its in electronic form and to self-evaluate your own performance by the deadline. You get points in proportion to the number of calculated tasks.

For the approved performance (number 1) is required
- at least 30% of the maximum points of independent ViLLE tasks
- at least 40 course credits in total

Other grades are determined by points on a linear scale.

A good performance in intermediate tests that measure competence is taken into account in the case of a grade limit.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student lacks one of the required passing conditions:
- The student has not received at least 30% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
- The student has not achieved at least 40% = 40 course points in total

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points of the ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 40-51 = 1
Course points 52-63 = 2

Competence corresponding to level 1-2: The student can solve 1st and 2nd degree polynomial equations and their applications. The student masters right-angled triangle trigonometry and knows how to apply it in vector calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points of the ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 64-75 = 3
Course points 76-87 = 4

Competence corresponding to level 3-4: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student masters one of the following topics
- Refinement of various powers and expressions
- Graphs of functions and related calculations
- Oblique triangle trigonometry and trigonometric equations
- Vector calculus
- Exponential and logarithmic equations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- The student has received at least 30% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
- The student has received at least 88 course points in total.

Competence corresponding to level 5: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student also masters the refinement of various powers and expressions, the examination and calculation related to the graphs of functions, trigonometry and trigonometric equations of diagonal triangles, vector calculations and exponent and logarithmic equations.

Qualifications

Introduction to mathematical sciences or corresponding skills.

Objective

After completing the course, a student can
- describe the differeces between management accounting and financial accounting

- describe the basic problems of accounting

- describe the basic terms of costing

- calculate material, labour and capital costs

- allocate costs to cost centres

- calculate product costs

- utilize contribution margin analysis in various short-term calculations

- set the price to a product

- utilize linear programming

- make investment calculations

- prepare the separate budgets which lead to the main budgets

Content

- classification, assessment and assigment of costs
- contribution margin analysis
- pricing
- short-term alternative calculations
- linear programming
- investment calculations
- budgeting

Materials

The material needed for studying is mainly in the electronic learning environment (ITslearning). Part of the material consists of other literature in the field, magazines and material possibly provided by companies
Literature:
Horngren et al., Introduction to Management Accounting (2008 or later),
Drury C. 2004. Management and Cost Accounting 6th Edition. Thomson Learning. London.
Other electronic literature:
e.g. Bookboon.com

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, exploratory learning, cases and exam.

Exam schedules

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation.

International connections

Innopeda, Case learning, Problem based learning

Completion alternatives

Possible exam arrangements, to be agreed separately if possible.

Student workload

Literature studies, meaningful participation in lectures and assignments. Assignments are given both orally and in writing during lectures. All assignments will be returned, which is a prerequisite for receiving a grade. At the end of the implementation, a self-assessment and possible group assessments are carried out, which must be done and returned in order to receive a grade.
Implementation may include a business assignment or assignments
Estimated workload
• 135 hours of work

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to give an overview of business control systems, operational internal accounting and the importance of strategic management accounting in the implementation of a company's strategy.

The student deepens and expands his / her knowledge so that he / she is able to use management methods to assist management in both strategic and operational issues related to profitability analysis, planning, monitoring and decision-making.

Further information

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. Self-assessment and group assessment are independent assignments at the end of implementation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is authentic. The course is built on the principles of continuous evaluation so that an integrated evaluation of the process leads to the finalized results. In addition, evaluation is versatile and holistic as it relates to the whole learning process. Typically, group or team work involves a group / team peer review.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

All tasks and/or Cases have not been made or returned. The summed up result for the assignments does not exceed 50% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 50% - 65% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 66% - 85% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) exceeds 85 %.

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student will be able to:
- tell the basic processes of an enterprise
- discuss the processes by applying process thinking
- explain what is meant by value chain
- discuss the main elements of operations management
- describe the success factors of a supply chain and the influence of those factors to the customer service level, profitability and competitiveness of a company
- explain the influence of eg purchasing, inventories and transportation on business economy and competitiveness
- discuss the main principles and terminology of production planning and control
- explain the role of production planning
- combine the business processes and information systems to all the operations in a company.

Content

- Processes and process thinking
- Role of different supply chain elements for the competitiveness of the company: purchasing, inventories and transportation as a part of logistics process
- Measures of Profitability, Economy and Service Level
- Basic Terminology and Aims of Operations management, Production and Production Control
- Forms and Methods of Production
- Production Scheduling
- Principles of Production Control
- Information Flows in Business Process
- Basics of quality and environmental management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Business planning
Business operations
Entrepreneurship
Marketing and marketing tools
Sales

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to carry out or explain:
- basics, terms, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and circular economy
- solutions and technologies that enable meeting the targets set for sustainable development
- most important challenges in sustainable development, eg. climate change
-lifecycle thinking principles and examples of applying it in various business fields
-lifecycle assessment

Content

- Principles of sustainable development
-Trends in sustainable development
-New solutions and technologies related to sustainable development
-Terms of circular economy
-Promoting the use of circular economy
-Problems related to current use of resources
-Life cycle thinking and life cycle assessment
-Business and sustainable development

Materials

- During the lectures, it is important to take your own notes, as they are essential for the completion of the course.
- Lecture material will be distributed at the end of the course
- The course evaluation includes an exam, individual assignments and group assignments, which are based on the material discussed in the lectures.

Teaching methods

The course is based on independent work and group work. The assignments are related to writing a research essay and implementing a business plan as a group project, as well as project management. In addition, work-life connection is promoted through external expert visits.

Working is both independent remote working and face-to-face teaching, in which case we delve into a certain theme of the subject area by discussing and presenting the results of group work.

At the first lecture, students are asked for permission on the attendance list of the course's lectures.

Exam schedules

There is an exam in the course. Assessment is based on learning tasks. The dates for the returns of individual learning tasks (individual and group work) are mentioned in Itslearning.

Passing the course requires completion of the group task section, at least 50% attendance in classes and passing the exam.

International connections

The study course is implemented in accordance with innovation pedagogy, where studying is based on work-life-oriented learning and the development of innovation abilities. During the course, the student must play an active role and must independently take responsibility for his own learning and the implementation of learning tasks. The course is based on individual and group work, where the role of instructors is to support and guide the work.

Completion alternatives

No.

Student workload

The course consists of learning tasks to be done on adjacent floors, an extensive individual essay and a business plan to be done as group work, as well as a responsibility analysis. The business plan of one's own company is presented to other small groups.
More detailed descriptions of learning tasks and instructions on the course's own Itslearning platform.

1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of student work, i.e. 5 ECTS = 135 hours.

Attendance is mandatory for the course.

As a result of the implementation method, attendance at lectures is necessary. Passing the course requires at least 50% participation in the hikes.

Content scheduling

The student is able to carry out or explain:
- basics, terms, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and circular economy
- solutions and technologies that enable meeting the targets set for sustainable development
- most important challenges in sustainable development, eg. climate change
-lifecycle thinking principles and examples of applying it in various business fields
-lifecycle assessment


Timing: Duration of the course, 3.01.2025 - 18.05.2025 (a total of 13 short sessions) A more detailed schedule of the course and the themes/topics of the next lessons are described on the course's Itslearning platform.

The course may also be implemented with the help of a working life project.

Further information

Communication to the teacher through the message of the itslearning platform.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course uses numerical evaluation.
Grades are used for successfully completed studies (5-step numerical scale):
5 = commendable
4 and 3 = good
2 and 1 = satisfactory
0 = rejected
The grade consists of:

- Exam (individual performance) 40% of the course grade (Min 40 % of points)
- extensive group work 1 and 2 (includes a written section and a presentation) 40% of the course grade
- Participation in lectures and the student's activity in lectures 20% (At least 50% of lectures must be attended in order to pass the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

No performance.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can satisfactorily identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business and can name only a few related actors and information sources. The student can satisfactorily identify how sustainable business is related to his own field of study. The student can satisfactorily manage his own work, allocate resources to the tasks to be performed, work in a group and satisfactorily take into account the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is satisfactorily able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 50-60% according to. Activity in lectures at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is well able to identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business and is well able to describe and utilize a few actors and information sources related to the topic. The student knows how to recognize how sustainable business is related to his own field of study. The student knows how to manage his own work well, allocates resources to the tasks to be performed and works in a group, and takes good account of the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is well able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself clearly in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 70-80%. Activity at lectures at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent command of the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business operations and understands the principle of business planning. The student is able to identify the opportunities and challenges of sustainable business in an excellent and broader way and is able to name and utilize several Actors and information sources related to the topic. The student is excellent at describing how sustainable business and entrepreneurship are related to their own field of study. The student is excellent at managing his own work, divides the resource between the tasks to be performed and works actively in the group, and takes excellent account of the goals set by the teacher/assignment. The student is excellently able to construct a concise and informative presentation and express himself clearly in writing.

Attendance at lectures at least 90% in accordance. Activity at lectures at an excellent level up.

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student will be able to:
- tell the basic processes of an enterprise
- discuss the processes by applying process thinking
- explain what is meant by value chain
- discuss the main elements of operations management
- describe the success factors of a supply chain and the influence of those factors to the customer service level, profitability and competitiveness of a company
- explain the influence of eg purchasing, inventories and transportation on business economy and competitiveness
- discuss the main principles and terminology of production planning and control
- explain the role of production planning
- combine the business processes and information systems to all the operations in a company.

Content

- Processes and process thinking
- Role of different supply chain elements for the competitiveness of the company: purchasing, inventories and transportation as a part of logistics process
- Measures of Profitability, Economy and Service Level
- Basic Terminology and Aims of Operations management, Production and Production Control
- Forms and Methods of Production
- Production Scheduling
- Principles of Production Control
- Information Flows in Business Process
- Basics of quality and environmental management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• understand the importance of planning the use of time, and large amount of independent work.
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the degree programme of Industrial Management and Engineering
• career opportunities in industrial management and engineering

Content

the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• guidance and counselling services, student benefits, health care
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills
• preparation of your personal study plan, the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher

Materials

The study material can be found in the learning environment Itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different websites and online materials
- General and scientific articles

Content scheduling

- Finnish education system
- Studies at TUAS: curriculum, enrollment, grading, work placement, student services
- Information Retrieval and Library Services
- Working life in Finland
- Finnish companies
- Presentations
- Reports

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments to be graded:
- Theme 1: Digistart online course (4p)
- Theme 3: Current articles (2p)
- Theme 4: CV (2p)
- Theme 5: Company presentation (2p)
- Theme 6: Report on a field-specific topic (4p)
- In addition to the above-mentioned assignments, student's attendance and activeness is graded. The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is defined on the basis of assignments as well as attendance and activeness.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, active practice in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to strengthen student’s basic knowledge of Finnish language and to develop language skills. You must have at least A1 level Finnish language skills to participate in the course.

The aim of the course is to reach Finnish language level A2 (CEFR).

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A2.

The contents of the course are
- reading and writing professional texts
- practising everyday and work-related conversational situations
- familiarising oneself with the basic vocabulary of one's profession
- practising Finnish grammar

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Business planning
Business operations
Entrepreneurship
Marketing and marketing tools
Sales

Materials

Materials in Its Learning and materials retrieved by the student.

Individual exam: materials in Its Learning (provided by teacher).

Teaching methods

Exam, exploratory Learning/Inquiry Based Learning (IBL), Active Learning, Team Learning, Contact Learning

Exam schedules

Individual exam:
First chance: 18.11.2024 at 1p.m. (2 h) ;Second chance 25.11.2024 and third chance 2.12.2025

Individual portfolio or group work cannot be renewed/re-examination is not possible.

International connections

CDIO, Peer Learning

Business idea development to concept (Conceive and Develop part of the CDIO framework of Engineering Education Initiative) is done in multinational groups. Weekly discussion and co-development/knowledge sharing sessions, mainly in own group, but at times sharing/discussing with other teams during contact lessons. In interim report/sharing sessions (2 pcs), peer feedback in the form of development ideas/useful theories/etc., will be given by every student in the course to groups. Self-assessment and peer-review will also be used to analyze and develop group work.

Sustainability: one of the question amongst other important areas in business concept development phase.

Completion alternatives

Does not exist.

Student workload

Individual Exam,
Individual Portfolio consists of weekly tasks
Group work: Business idea development into a Business Plan (Includes Marketing plan) weekly tasks and a business plan that includes marketing plan
Information retrieval (individual and in group)
Presentations: 2 Interim reports (one Power Point and one video presentation) and Power Point presentation of the Business Plan.
Feedback to other groups during the interim reports presentation sessions.
Self-Assessment and Peer Review


135 h ( 5 op)
teamwork in lectures 33 h
individual inquiries and task and individual exam 55 h
additional teamwork other than lectures 22 h

Content scheduling

Customers: customer groups, needs, and customer profiles
Markets:
- Competition, existing companies and competing products/services
- market and Industry developments
Business Planning:
- Business Idea, Business Model Canvas, Business Plan
Marketing: old and new marketing, Marketing Plan

Further information

With email to the teacher monica.tamminen@turkuamk.fi. In the title, please, use the course name and code in email subject, when contacting.

In general, all the course issues will be dealt together in contact sessions. Matters of personal nature, please email a request for personal meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual exam (50%).

Individual work for group work (25%): Evidence created from the study activities (individual assignments for the group work and a portfolio composed of them), showing the required development of competence. Participation in class and to the group work. Active participation in lectures at least 50 % and 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher, if not the student will fail the 25% of personal. If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.

Group work (25%): Final result of the group work is Business (including Marketing Plan), that will be graded. Joint development process with assignments. Group work requires personal activity from the student, which can be assessed using peer feedback. Every individual in the group gets the same grade. 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade.

Active participation in lectures needs to be at least 50 %.

Accepted/fail: weekly individual and group tasks

Exception of group work grade: If a group member does not participate nor contribute to the group work, (individual assignments are not done, done inferiorly, findings not shared, student is not present, physically or mentally in groupwork sessions during the contact lesson, nor participates to other meetings arranged by the group, does not do the tasks given by the group), the student can be kicked-off from the group. Then both group related (individual group work and group work in a team=Business Plan) grade is 0 = fail.

Individual assignments must be returned before 8:00 on contact lesson days; 9.9, 16.9, 23.9, 7.10, 21.10, 28.10, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11.

The teacher will weekly grade the individual its return and mark it as accepted or fail to the its return box. Criteria for accepted work: returned on time, to the right return box in its, task is done/completed/performed as instructed.

To pass the course, at least 25 % of individual returns needs to be accepted. If the 25 % rule is not fulfilled, the student gets 0=fail and is not entitled to the numerical grading of the individual assignment in its.

Numerical grading takes place at the end of the course. If 25 % or more of the whole/total assessment, scale of 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5 takes place at the end of the course. The student chooses 2 of her/his returned individual its assignments he/she wants the teacher to assess. Those two should be returned to a specific return box called Individual Assignment to be assessed by 2.12.2024 and before 8:00 o’clock.

Weekly group assignments must be returned by 23:58 after contact lessons; 9.9, 16.9, 23.9, 7.10, 21.10, 28.10, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11

The teacher will read each return in its and mark it as accepted or fail to its learning platform. Criteria for accepted work: returned on time, to the right its return box, task is done/completed/performed as instructed. If the group has failed 25% or more of the weekly group assignments, the weekly groupwork will be graded as zero= fail. As result of this failure, the groups final report will neither be accepted nor numerically graded. The Grade is then 0 and will affect the total grade.

Interim reporting, first report session is held 30th of September - report DL is on 30th of September by 12:00 (its); presentation by PowerPoint DL 30th of September by 12:00 (its); presentation session 30th of September is from 13:00 till 16:00 (mandatory participation). Every student must give constructive feedback during the presentation session on 30th of September. Second interim takes place 4.11.2024 - report DL is on 3rd of November by 23:58 (its); presentation video is due 4th of November by 12:00 (its); there will be no presentation session, but each course participant must watch other groups videos and give constructive feedback to every group by 7th of November 12:00 (its). One of the individual tasks (approved/failed).

Final deliverable, Business Plan (includes Marketing Plan) by 2.12.2024 - report due 1st of December by 23:58; Power Point presentation DL is 2nd of December by 8:00. The presentation session on 2nd of December takes place from 13:00 till 16:00 (mandatory participation).


Remember that the formation of the grade is especially influenced by the quality of doing and learning. Not just the length or number of outputs.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not actively participated in classes and group work, presentations (less than 50%). The student has serious deficiencies in knowledge, performance, or results i.e. there is insufficient proof of competence. For example, there is a lack of self-directed information search, or the required literature has not been read or the required tools, methods, and theories have not been utilized in assignments or assignments are completely missing, tasks done substandard or partially or completely missing, exam rejected. COPYING of any kind is not allowed and will result in rejection of the course and possibly other sanctions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.


Individual work for business plan: The student uses key concepts and basic theories when explaining his findings and observations. Student can describe, classify, and list things, but do not contain students' own reflection or insights. Individual theories or practical observations are not linked to a larger whole.

The planning of the group's business idea required a lot of guidance and support. The cooperation in the group does not work or is difficult. The group could not use the given feedback. There are some inconsistencies in the business plan and the idea is not commercially viable. Course material and other sources have been used sparingly. Concepts presented in the course have been utilized in the business plan. The plan is feasible only to a small extent. Some of the assignments have been returned late or they are very concise and incomplete or there are major flaws in presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.

Individual work for business plan: The tasks have been returned in time, and they are extensive and good, theories have been utilized, and instructed methods and tools have been used.

The student understands entities and uses theories to explain them. Demonstrates the ability to apply some principle related to the subject area and is able to combine them. Makes use of the materials he has acquired in his own and group's work. Participates in the group discussions, is active in preparing the business plan and takes responsibility for the group's tasks.

The groups business idea is quite creative. The group has been able to develop the business idea independently and in the agreement with the whole group. The business plan is a clear and coherent entity. Applying the course concepts to business plan shows expertise. The plan is feasible in many aspects. The presentation is clear, understandable, and selling.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam: 50 % of the total grade
Individual tasks and group work: 25 % of the total grade
- Active participation in lectures at least 50 %.
- 25 % of the weekly assignments/tasks needs to get accepted by the teacher
- If active participation and weekly returns meets the requirements, the student can choose 2 returns for evaluation and downloads them to a specific return box and get a grade.
Group work: 25 % of the total grade
- 25% or more of the weekly group returns needs to be accepted by the teacher or no-one in the group will get a grade. Every individual in the group gets the same grade.

There are special merits in completing tasks and they are extensive and thorough.

Individual work for business plan: The student sees critical success factors for the Industry and the company/organization, understands theories, and presents her findings with justification. The student can see development areas and is a critical thinker. Can analyze cause-and-effect relationships and handle things insightfully. High-quality background material has been searched for, found and its use is justified. The student refers professionally. The student participates in group discussions actively, proactively and responsibly, and takes the group deeper in terms of knowledge.

The group's business idea is innovative and creative. The idea has been developed inspiringly, responsibly, and in agreement with the whole group. Sources and course materials has been used in a variety of ways. The business plan and presentation, is clear, understandable, coherent, selling and creative. The plan is largely feasible.

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• is able to apply the International System of Quantities and Units of Measurement in the interpretation and explanation of technical information.
• understand the basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics (speed, acceleration, force, friction).
• understands the basic techniques of drawing a free body diagrams and is able to apply free body diagrams and Newton's laws in problem solving in mechanics.
• is able to solve equations of quantities and apply vector calculus in problem solving in mechanics.
• understands the concepts of work, energy, power and efficiency and is able to analyze problems in mechanics with their help.
• is able to apply the work-energy principle in mechanics.
• is able to analyse collision situations using the concepts of momentum and impulse.
• understands the basic concepts of rotational motion and is able to apply these concepts to the analysis of kinematics of rotational motion
• understands the concepts of torque, moment of inertia and momentum and is able to apply the basic equation of rotational motion to their analysis.

Content

• Kinematics of linear and two-dimensional motion; acceleration, speed, velocity and change of position.
• Forces, resisting forces and Newton's laws
• Work, energy, power and efficiency
• Work-energy-principle
• Momentum and impulse
• Angular velocity, angular acceleration, angle of rotation, track speed, tangential and centripetal acceleration
• Conditions for staying on a circular track
• Torque, moment of inertia and momentum
• Basic equation of rotational motion

Materials

The course topics can be found in the free book
College Physics for AP® Courses 2e
openstax.org/details/books/college-physics-ap-courses-2e

As Finnish language skills develop, students can use as a book
Tekniikan Fysiikka 1
Suvanto
Julkaisija Edita
ISBN 978-951-37-3842-6

and

Insinöörin FYSIIKKA (AMK), Osa I
Hautala, Peltonen
ISBN 978-952-5191-26-4

In addition, support material distributed through the Itslearning system is included.

Teaching methods

Blended learning, contact teaching, task-based learning, independent study, teamwork, electronic materials and assignments.

The course introduces the basic physics skills that form the basis of engineering. In addition to supervised independent study based on electronic materials and textbooks, arithmetic exercises play an essential role in the work. The exercises are worked on both independently and in small groups.

Exam schedules

Subtests 1 and 2 during the course on campus
At the end of the course, there will be two retakes, where you can retake either of the subtests 1 and 2.

International connections

The course is implemented as contact teaching on campus. The course proceeds by weekly theme as follows:
1. Students independently familiarise themselves with the theme with the help of a textbook, instructional videos and various support materials before the lecture (shared in Itslearning).
2. Students take part in a lecture session where theory is adopted using versatile learning techniques suitable for the topic.
3. Students practice the weekly theme by doing arithmetic exercises independently and in small groups. Landing exercises are in the Ville system. Students do their arithmetic exercises in the same notebook or in some other way into a coherent collection according to notation practices in physics. The answers are entered into the Ville system, where correct answers earn Ville points.
4. There is a weekly arithmetic practice session where the teacher guides in the calculations and gives advice on unanswered questions.

At the end of the course, students present their calculation exercise notebooks to the teacher or otherwise submit a collection of their arithmetic exercises to the teacher for evaluation. In accordance with the notation practices of physics and clearly presented calculation exercises, additional points are awarded for the assessment.

In addition to the weekly themes, the course is divided into two parts, each of which has its own sub-exam.

Student workload

The course is 5 ECTS, i.e. the workload is approximately 135 h.
Exams and preparation as well as Ville assignments require about 15 hours. Thus, 120 h is available for the 12 weekly themes of the course, i.e. 10 h per weekly theme, which is divided as follows:
-Independent work and small group work 7-8 h
-Participation in the teaching event (tips videos and support sessions on average) 2-3 h.

Content scheduling

Opening lecture on week 36. Teaching weekly during weeks 36-50. A more detailed schedule can be found on the course's Itslearning website.

Contents:
• Kinematics of linear and two-dimensional motion; acceleration, speed, velocity and change of position.
• Forces, resisting forces and Newton's laws
• Work, energy, power and efficiency
• Work-energy-principle
• Momentum and impulse
• Angular velocity, angular acceleration, angle of rotation, track speed, tangential and centripetal acceleration
• Conditions for staying on a circular track
• Torque, moment of inertia and momentum
• Basic equation of rotational motion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on points collected from the calculation exercises (max 16 p.), the first subtest (max 12 p.), the second subtest (max 12 p.) The course has a attendance requirement and the attendance accumulates course points on 20 lectures and calculation meetings by 20 x 0.1p = 2p.

To pass the course, the student must receive:
--At least 3,5 points for the first subtest and
--At least 3.5 points in the second subtest and
--Ville points in the Ville system total at least 40% of the maximum score (in principle 448/1120 Ville points) and
--A total of at least 16 points for the subtests and calculation exercises.

DETERMINATION OF POINTS FOR CALCULATION EXERCISES:
Points are awarded for the calculation exercises based on the Ville points collected in the Ville system and on the basis of the evaluation of the homework collection returned at the end of the implementation.
----Based on the Ville score, you get a maximum of 12 points for the assessment. The number of points is 12*The percentage of accumulated Ville points is the maximum.
----By doing the calculations in accordance with the notation practices of physics in a notebook or other common collection, you will receive a maximum of 4 points for the assessment. The collection is returned to the teacher at the end of the course for evaluation. The teacher evaluates the notation practices of the notebook according to the criteria given in ItsLearning.

GRADE DETERMINATION:
The grade is determined on the basis of the total number of points (subtests, Ville and calculation exercises) according to the following table:
Grade 1 requires 18 points
Grade 2 requires 23 points
Grade 3 requires 28 points
Grade 4 requires 33 points
Grade 5 requires 38 points

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will work on contact meeting tasks, self-study tasks and be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The meeting tasks and assignments are completed during the contact meetings only. The self-study tasks are homework.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h = 24h) and individual/group work in Its.

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 8 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 6 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

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.

Content

• 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

Materials

Instructional videos and other electronic learning material linked to the learning environment.

Teaching methods

The course is based on the student's active self-study through exercises. Attendance and exercises accumulate points in the course grade. The teacher organizes weekly meetings where the most common mistakes in exercises and students' questions about the week's topic are reviewed. Attendance at the course is mandatory.

Exam schedules

Competency test week 50

International connections

Learning-by-doing, supporting learning and Flipped learning

Learning is based on the student's own active participation and completion.
The student is given independent assignments and material to support their performance on the studied subjects.

The skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in studies and working life, and they lead to a sustainable lifestyle by studying remote connection usage and optimization.

The evaluation is based on completed tasks and demonstration of competence in the exam.

Completion alternatives

If you already have strong information technology skills from university level, come and present the certificates from the course and talk to the teacher -> Completing the review assignments and the exam independently may be possible.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided into independent tasks, meetings and final exam.
- Meetings 40 h
- Tasks related to meetings 36 h
- Review assignments and review for the exam 24 hours
- Demonstration test 2 h
- Preparing a PowerPoint presentation 6 h
- Matlab Onramp 27 h

Tasks to be evaluated
- Weekly assignments that can be used to collect points for the course grade
- Compulsory revision tasks in MS Word and Excel
- Final assignment on presentation graphics (MS PowerPoint)
- Final exam on word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel)
- Matlab Onramp Cource (MathWorks)

Content scheduling

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: Presentation of the course, educational institution's IT systems, saving and using MS Onedrive
• week 37: Basic word processing and getting to know MS Word
• week 38: Using styles and layouts in MS Word
• Week 39: Familiarization with TUAS's ready-made document model/report MS Word
• week 40: Basics of spreadsheet calculations in MS Excel
• week 41: Table calculation and cell formatting in MS Excel
• week 42: Holiday
• week 43: Processing spreadsheets 1 MS Excel
• week 44: Use of PowerPoint and TUAS model, features of a good presentation
• week 45: Working on your own presentation in collaboration with the Intro to university studies course
• week 46: Getting to know the Matlab program with the Onramp course
• week 47: Basic use of the Matlab software in cooperation with the Intro to Mathematical Sciences course
• week 48: Matlab simulations
• week 49: Review lessons
• week 50: Final exam in the auditorium

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi). Information related to lessons in Itslearning. Announcements related to the course in itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The test to be completed in week 49-50, which measures Word and Excel skills, is evaluated numerically from 0-5.
The course grading scale is published at the start of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not successfully attended the lecures, completed the course exam and done mandatory weekly assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Number 1 requires approximately half of the course exam points in each exam area (Word and Excel). Other grades are determined on a linear scale.

Attendance and homework scores are taken into account in the evaluation.

Number 1 course points 50-59
Number 2 course points 60-69

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Number 3 course points 70-79
Number 4 course points 80-89

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Number 5 requires at least 90 course points.

Objective

Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for basic courses of mathematical sciences within polytechnical studies.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Fractions
• Powers, roots and rational exponents
• Polynomials and polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
• Simplifying rational expressions
• Percentages
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Lines and parabolas
• Concepts of variable and function
• Graphs of functions and interpretation of graphs
• Basics of geometry and trigonometry
• International system of units, unit conversions
• Calculations involving quantities and units
• Field-specific content

Materials

Electronic and online material, educational videos in the Itslearning learning system and linked there

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based, independent study, calculation workshops

The course provides the prerequisites for studying the mathematics and physics courses included in the engineering education through diverse teaching, guided calculation exercises, electronic Ville exercises, independent practice and group work.

Exam schedules

The course is divided into 2-3 midterm exams according to the wishes of the group. If the course is completed with midterm exams, you must attend each midterm exam. Otherwise, in connection with the last midterm exam, the student must take a course exam covering all areas of the course.

International connections

learning-by-doing, supporting learning

Completion alternatives

Independent study and an approved course exam/ exams. This method of performance must be agreed with the teacher and must be based on a strong mathematical background.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided on average
- Joint calculation workshops 52 h
- Independent study with the help of calculation handouts and guide videos, about 4 hours/handout = 43 hours
- training in Ville-platform
- Rehearsals for the exams 16 h
- Exam 2 h

Content scheduling

Opening lecture in week 36. Teaching weekly in weeks 36-48. More detailed schedule on the course's Itslearning pages.

Mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in vocational studies and in working life. Contents:
- Number representations and number sets
- Basic calculations and order of calculations
- Calculating with fractions and handling fractional expressions
- Quantities and the SI system
- Processing of units in calculations and unit conversions
- Powers and powers of ten (also negative and root = fractional powers)
- Processing of polynomials (Simplification of expressions, also fractional expressions)
- Function values and reading the graph of the function
- 1st degree functions and 1st degree function graph
- 1st degree equations and inequalities (also ratios),
- Percentage calculation
- 2nd degree functions and the graph of a 2nd degree function
- 2nd degree equations and inequalities
- A pair of linear equations
- Basics of matrix calculation
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Different angular units
- Basics about the geometry of other bodies

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi). Information related to lessons in itslearning. Announcements related to the course in Itslearning on the Course Overview page.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated numerically from 0 to 5.

The assessment is based on course points, which are collected as follows:
- Presence and active participation in lectures and counting exercises (20 meetings) 0.5p x 20 = 10p
- From weekly calculation exercises max 1p/multiplier = maximum 1p x 12 = 12p
- For independent ViLLE tasks exceeding the required 40%, 1% = 0.1p x 60% = 6p (max)
- Two-three sub-tests or one course exam max 100p

Receiving course points from weekly calculation exercises requires them to be returned to ItsLearning in electronic form and self-assessment of your own performance by the deadline. Points are awarded in proportion to the number of calculated tasks.

Qualified performance (number 1) is required
- at least 50% attendance of meetings
- at least 40% of the maximum score for independent ViLLE tasks
- at least 40 credits in total

Other grades are determined by points on a linear scale:

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is missing one of the required pass conditions:
- at least 50% attendance of meetings
- The student has not received at least 40% of the maximum score for ViLLE assignments.
- Student has not achieved at least 40% = 40 course points total

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 40-51 = 1
Course points 52-63 = 2

Competence corresponding to level 1-2: The student can solve 1st and 2nd degree polynomial equations and their applications. The student masters right-angled triangle trigonometry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for ViLLE assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 64-75 = 3
Course points 76-87 = 4

Competence corresponding to level 3-4: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student masters one of the following topics:
- handling of units and unit conversions
- refining various powers and expressions
- graphs of functions and related calculations
- solving a pair of equations
- basics of vector calculus

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has received at least 40% of the maximum points for the ViLLE assignments.
The student has received at least 88 course points in total.

Competence corresponding to level 5: In addition to level 1-2 competence, the student also masters the basics of handling units and unit conversions, refining various powers and expressions, examining and calculating graphs of functions, solving pairs of equations and vector calculations.

Objective

Student can:

•Recognize basic problems in costing and find solutions for them

•Apply different solutions regarding material, work and capital costs

•Allocate costs to different cost pools

•Recognize different cost structures in different products

•Utilize costing methods in allocation of products´ costs to different pools

•Formalize prices profitably by using knowledge regarding cost structures

•Create basic budget

•basics of bookkeeping of a company including the financial statement

Content

Basics of costing
•Material, work and capital costs
•Cost pools
•Cost structures
•Process costing
•Job order costing
•Activity based costing
•Pricing by costing
•Basics of budgeting
•Basics of Bookkeeping
•Financial Statement

Materials

The material is available on the electronic learning platform, which is IT's Learning. Suitable source literature is Management and Cost Accounting (Bhimani A. et al.) or Management and Cost Accounting (Drury C.).

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, cases and possible company assignments.

Exam schedules

The details of the implementation are agreed together at the beginning of the implementation, in connection with the review of the implementation plan during the first lecture (e.g. about the possible exam implementation method and schedule).

International connections

Problem-based learning includes an ESG perspective. The study is carried out student-oriented.

Completion alternatives

No optional execution method.

Student workload

Literature studies, meaningful participation in lectures and assignments. Assignments are given both orally and in writing during lectures. All assignments will be returned, which is a prerequisite for receiving a grade. At the end of the implementation, a self-assessment and possible group assessments are carried out, which must be done and returned in order to receive a grade.
Implementation may include a business assignment or assignments
Estimated workload
• 135 hours of work
Structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. At the end of the implementation, self-assessment and possible group assessment, which are independent assignments / returns. The implementation may include business assignments.

Content scheduling

The main means and problems of company cost accounting. Basics of accounting and review of financial statements.

Further information

The communication channel is agreed at the beginning of the implementation.

The implementation may include assignments given by companies or Turku University of Applied Sciences, which may require deviations from the content of this implementation plan. Separate descriptions of possible assignments before starting the assignments.

The final structure of the implementation will be agreed together at the beginning of the implementation. At the end of the implementation, self-assessment and possible group assessment, which are independent assignments / returns. Assignments are given in lectures orally and in writing.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course attendance and activity, quality of returned course assignments, examination

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not all assignments and/or tests have been completed or returned. The combined result of the assignments does not exceed 50% of the total score. An empty/invalid document or file is interpreted as a return.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

All Tasks and Case(s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 50% - 65% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) is 66% - 85% of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All Tasks and Case (s) Made and Returned. The summed up result of assignments and Case(s) exceeds 85% of the total score.

Objective

Students can:Recognize different parts in industrial product data management (PDM)Analyse needs in product data management regarding products´ life cycleForm product data specifications to products from different process point-of-viewsApply product data knowledge in different cases.

Content

Principle theories of PDMExamples from real world casesPDM in ´Defining PDM needs in companies

Materials

Lecture materials and other reading in Its learning.

Product Lifecycle Management; Antti Saaksvuori, Anselmi Immonen, 2002

Tuotetiedon hallinta ja tuotekonfigurointi; Asko Martio

Books of Product Data Management

Teaching methods

By listening, reading, examining, analyzing, synthesizing, telling and writing to learn more of PLM.

Exam schedules

Hand written EXAM is held Mo 4.11.2024.
Re-exam can be taken two times. Time will be informed later at the end of the course.

International connections

Lectures, learning by doing, PBL, Information searching, small group work.

Sustainable development goals:
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
9. Sustainable industry and innovations
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action

Completion alternatives

ei

Student workload

3 cr = 80 hours students work. 

27 hours lectures, exam and presentations
39 hours individual exercises and group works given during the lecturers.
Exam + preparations 14 hours.

Content scheduling

Autumn 2024.
Timetable will be clarified in the beginning of the course.

Basic theories of PDM
Items Management
Document management
Product structure management
Workflow and change management
IT –systems to manage Product related data.
PDM-system collecting sustainability information.

Examples from real world cases
PDM in ´selected company Oy ´
Analyzing and defining PDM needs in companies

Further information

Discussion during lectures, ITS-learning and e-mail.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, presentations, project reports of assignments will be evaluated for grading.
For final grading, weight of Exam (F-5) is 50% and lecture assignments weight is (F-5) 50%.
Requires 40% of the points to pass the exam.
Timetables of the assignments will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Evaluation of the assignments will be done according to following criteria:
- Treatment of the subject (perspective, scale)
- Combining theory and practice
- Critical and analytical approach
- Clarity and structure of both the report and the presentation
- The extensive use of information sources (min three)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Exam Failed and
Assignments undone and not returned.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The content and structure of the report or the exam are weak in scope and coverage. The formatting and clarity of the report need significant improvement. The analysis and utilization of information lack criticality, and the conclusions are insufficient or missing. The use of sources and references is inadequate. Calculations, tables, and images are presented poorly, with many errors in the results. Some assignments were submitted late.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The content and structure of the report and the exam are weak in scope and comprehensiveness. The formatting and clarity of the report need significant improvement. The analysis and utilization of information lack critical thinking, and the conclusions are insufficient. The use of sources and references is inadequate. Calculations, tables, and images are poorly presented, with some errors in the results. Some assignments were submitted late.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The content and structure of the report or the exam are correct, clear, and detailed. The appearance is polished and well-finished. The text is clear, varied, precise, and reflective. There are no errors in the calculations, images, or tables. The work shows extensive background research and consideration, as well as a combination of practical and theoretical elements. Assignments were submitted in time.

Objective

After completing this study unit the student will be able to:
- apply a suitable purchasing strategy in different situations- decide what documents and payment transactions will be needed when importing goods andservices and knows where to find them- explain the risks and costs of international purchasing.
- manage the basics of services sourcing
-discuss the total lifecycle costs related to a purchase-carry out cost analysis- explain the importance and effect of different terms in purchasing (eg Incoterms 2010)- utilize the sources of information necessary for purchasing- describe various indicators measuring the performance of purchasing operations- prepare for purchasing negotiations

Content

Planning and organising of Purchasing
Global sourcing
International purchasing – risks and costs
Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
Partnership
Services sourcing
Total cost approach
Measurement of purchasing operations

Materials

Teacher's lecture material and assignments.

Course book: Sollish, Fred and John Semanik. Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices. Wiley, 2010.

Teaching methods

Lectures, class and home assignments, groupwork, exam.

Exam schedules

Course exam:
17.12.2024

Re-take exams:
5.2.2025
3.4.2025
4.6.2025

Student workload

Lectures 36 hours, class and home assignments 24 hours, groupwork 40 hours, exam preparation 35 hours.

Content scheduling

After completing the course the student will be able to:
-apply a suitable purchasing strategy in different situations
-decide what documents and payment transactions will be needed when importing goods and services and knows where to find them
-explain the risks and costs of international purchasing
-manage the basics of services sourcing
-discuss the total lifecycle costs related to purchase
-carry out cost analysis
-explain the importance and effect of different terms in purchasing (e.g. Incoterms 2020)
-utilize the sources of information necessary for purchasing
-describe various indicators measuring the performance of purchasing operations
-prepare for purchasing negotiations

Topics:
-Planning and organizing of purchasing
-Global sourcing
-International purchasing - risks and costs
-Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
-Partnership
-Services sourcing
-Total cost approach

36 lecture hours 3.9.-17.12.2024. No lectures on week 42. Please check the lecture schedules from Lukkarikone.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Lectures and exam 60%, assignments 40%. Attending lectures, completion of class assignments, groupwork and exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not actively participated in attendance classes and/or group work. The student has serious deficiencies in knowledge, performance and results. For example, there is a lack of self-directed information seeking or the required literature has not been read or the required tools and theories have not been used in assignments or non-participation in the required presentations or assignments are completely missing or have been returned late. COPYING of any kind is not allowed and will cause the course to be rejected.

less than 50% of the total points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The tasks have been returned on schedule, but they are very narrow and incomplete or there are major flaws in the presentations. The student uses key concepts when talking about their findings and observations. Can describe, classify and list things. The outputs are descriptive, but do not contain your own reflection or insights. Individual theories or practical observations are not linked to a larger whole.

50-60-% of total points: 1
60-70-% of total points: 2

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The tasks have been returned on schedule, they are extensive and good and the instructed tools have been used. Source literature has been used in a variety of ways and the presentations are meritorious. The student understands entities and uses theory to describe them. Demonstrates the ability to apply some principle related to the subject area and is able to combine things. Utilizes the material and theory acquired in completing the tasks.

70-80-% of total points: 3
80-90-% of total points: 4

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

There are special merits in completing the tasks and they are extensive and thorough. The student identifies critical success factors, understands theories and presents their findings with justification. Able to see areas for improvement and is a critical thinker. Can analyze cause-and-effect relationships and handles things insightfully. High-quality background material has been searched for, found and its use is justified.

90-100% of total points: 5