Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA32
Credits
5 op
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 16.01.2025
Timing
16.01.2025 - 10.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Henri Aho
- Katri Viippo
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK25V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 17.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
66 - 75
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anssi Lähde
- Hannele Mikkola
Groups
-
PSOSTK25
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 03.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Mononen
- Katri Viippo
Groups
-
PSOSS24V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Mononen
- Katri Viippo
- Tiina Laakso
Groups
-
PSOSLS24E
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 27.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Katri Viippo
- Tanja Vienonen
Groups
-
PSOSTS24
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 10.10.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Henri Aho
- Anssi Lähde
Groups
-
PSOSS24ENDegree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, S24
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Materials
Information skills -course: Library's Information and Research Guides, https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides
Exam material:
Bhattacherjee, A. (2012) Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices.
Online: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=oa_textbooks.
Chapters 1-8 and 16
Teaching methods
- Participation in online and onsite teaching
- Study assignments
- Exam
Exam schedules
Exam
First retake exam
Second retake exam
International connections
- Online and onsite teaching
- Group work
- Individual work
Student workload
- Individual study assignments
- Exam
Content scheduling
Thu 5.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL
Thu 12.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL, HA
Thu 26.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL, HA
Thu 3.10.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / TS
Thu on 24.10. 24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / TS
Thu 31.10.24 on 9.00 - 11.00 / TS
Fri 8.11.24 on 13.00 - 15.00 Exam / AL, TS
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Basics of Research 2 cr:
- Study Assignment: pass / fail
- Exam: 1-5, 0 = failed, 5 = excellent
The final grade of the course is based on the exam grade.
Information Technology 2 cr:
- Assessment: approved / failed
- Criteria for approval: all exercises must be completed succesfully.
Info skills online course 1 cr:
- Assessment: passed / failed
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- information technology: you are not able to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level or use some required tools
- information search: you have not acquired the basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have not developed information search skills
- research orientation: you are not familiar with some basic themes of research activities and are not able to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level and use some required tools
- information search: you have basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed some information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with some basic themes of research activities and know in basic level how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
- information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life, you are able to work fluently with required software
- information search: you have deep knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities in deeper level and know how to use research data related to your field. You have deeper understanding on research process and activities on your field. You are able to interpret and analyse research reports.
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 19.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Henri Aho
- Meeri Rusi
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
-
PSOSTK24
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 12.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
26 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Mononen
- Meeri Rusi
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK24V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
06.09.2023 - 15.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Katri Viippo
- Eija Suikkanen
- Janne Hellsten
- Janina Luoto
Groups
-
PSOSS23V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
29.08.2023 - 15.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Henri Aho
- Katri Viippo
- Janne Hellsten
- Janina Luoto
Groups
-
PSOSTS23
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 28.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 23.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Katri Viippo
- Tuulikki Hattunen
- Janina Luoto
Groups
-
PSOSS23EN
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Materials
Information skills -course: Library's Information and Research Guides, https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides
Teaching methods
- Participation in online and onsite teaching
- Study assignments
- Exam
Exam schedules
Exam 23.10.2023 12:30 - 14:00
First retake exam 21.11.2023 14:00 - 15:30
Second retake exam 5.12.2023 15:00 - 16:30
International connections
- Online and onsite teaching
- Group work
- Individual work
Student workload
- Individual study assignments
- Exam
Content scheduling
Information technology / Katri Viippo
- Mon 28.8.2023 9:30 - 15:00, Beginning of study unit, installing Office 365-apps, writing templates and how to use thesis template
- Mon 4.9.2023 9:30 - 15:00, Word-tasks and the use of thesis template continues
- Mon 18.9.2023 9:30 - 15:00, Presentation graphics in PowerPoint and Basics of Excel-spreadsheets: how to use functions & formulas and create tables & charts
- Mon 25.9.2023 13:00-15:00 Excel-spreadsheets continues
Information skills: Info skills online course / Tuulikki Hattunen
- Mon 11.9.2023 13:00 - 15:00 Course Info and teaching
- Mon 2.10.2023 13-14 Guidance session (Teams)
- Mon 23.10.2023. The course should be completed
Basics of Research / Tiina Suni
- Mon 11.9.2023 10:00 - 12:00, Course info and introduction to research
- Mon 25.9.2023 9:00 - 12:00 Basics of research and research process
- Mon 2.10.2023 9:00 - 12:00, Research ethics and research types
- Mon 23.10.2023 9:00 - 14:00, Presentations of study assignments and course exam: study assignment presentations, 9:00 - 11:30 & course exam, 12:30 - 14:00
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Basics of Research 2 cr:
- Study Assignment: pass / fail
- Exam: 1-5, 0 = failed, 5 = excellent
The final grade of the course is based on the exam grade.
Information Technology 2 cr:
- Assessment: approved / failed
- Criteria for approval:at least 50 % of the assignments must be completed succesfully.
Info skills online course 1 cr:
- Assessment: passed / failed
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- information technology: you are not able to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level or use some required tools
- information search: you have not acquired the basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have not developed information search skills
- research orientation: you are not familiar with some basic themes of research activities and are not able to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level and use some required tools
- information search: you have basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed some information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with some basic themes of research activities and know in basic level how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
- information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life, you are able to work fluently with required software
- information search: you have deep knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities in deeper level and know how to use research data related to your field. You have deeper understanding on research process and activities on your field. You are able to interpret and analyse research reports.
Enrollment
03.10.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
20.01.2023 - 12.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Sami Lainetoja
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
-
PSOSS22EN
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Teaching methods
• Participation in online teaching / tutor sessions
• Study assignments
• Exam
Exam schedules
- Online course exam in Itslearning
International connections
• Online teaching
• Individual work
Student workload
- Study assignments
- Exam
Content scheduling
Information technology / Janne Hellsten
• Friday 20.1, 8.30 - 14.00, Beginning of study unit, installing Office 365-apps, writing templates and how to use thesis template (Teams)
• Friday 27.1, 8.30 - 14.00, Presentation graphics in PowerPoint and the beginning of Excel-spreadsheets (Teams)
• Friday 3.2, 8.30 - 12.00, Basics of Excel-spreadsheets: how to use functions & formulas and create tables & charts (Teams)
Basics of Research / Tiina Suni
• Mon 23.1., 8:00 - 9:00, Tutor session online: info on course implementation. Find Zoom meeting link in Itslearning or here: https://turkuamk.zoom.us/j/67642122816
• Mon 27.2., 8:30 - 9:30, Tutor session online: feedback on assignments. Find Zoom meeting link in Itslearning or here: https://turkuamk.zoom.us/j/64104023187
• Thu 2.3. 9:00 - 10:30 Course exam in Itslearning
• Fri 10.3. 9:00 - 10:30 Course retake-exam in Itslearning
• Fri 24.3. 9:00 - 10:30 Second course retake-exam in Itslearning
Information skills: Info skills online course / Sami Lainetoja
• Friday 20.1, 14.15 - 14.45, Starting info
• Tuesday 14.2, 12.00 -13.00, Guidance session
• Monday 6.3, Info skills online course ends
Information skills - course is an online course. It has its own course card on Itslearning.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Basics of research:
- Study Assignments 1-3: approved / failed
- Research report study assignment: F-5, F = failed, 5 = excellent
- Exam: F-5, F = failed, 5 = excellent
- Course total grade: F-5, F = failed, 5 = excellent
Course grade (F-5) is an average grade from course exam and research report study assignment.
Information Technology 2 cr:
- Required to return three tasks (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
- Assessment: approved / failed
- Criteria for approval: at least 50 % on every assignment (3) must be completed succesfully.
Info Skills Online Course:
- Required to get at least 50 % points from all the assignments (26/52 points)
- Assessment: approved / failed
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- information technology: you are not able to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level or use some required tools
- information search: you have not acquired the basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have not developed information search skills
- research orientation: you are not familiar with some basic themes of research activities and are not able to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life in basic level and use some required tools
- information search: you have basic knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed some information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with some basic themes of research activities and know in basic level how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
- information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
- information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life, you are able to work fluently with required software
- information search: you have deep knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you have developed independent information search skills
- research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities in deeper level and know how to use research data related to your field. You have deeper understanding on research process and activities on your field. You are able to interpret and analyse research reports.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
18.01.2023 - 22.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kari Salonen
- Janne Hellsten
- Tuulikki Hattunen
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK23V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
17.01.2023 - 24.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kari Salonen
- Janne Hellsten
- Tuulikki Hattunen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä A (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä B (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSOSTK23
Small groups
- Pienryhmä A
- Pienryhmä B
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 15.09.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sami Lainetoja
- Kari Salonen
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
-
PSOSS22V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Teaching methods
-
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 12.09.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sami Lainetoja
- Kari Salonen
- Janne Hellsten
Scheduling groups
- PSOSTS22A (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- PSOSTS22B (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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PSOSTS22
Small groups
- PSOSTS22A
- PSOSTS22B
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
23.07.2022 - 11.09.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Sami Lainetoja
- Anne Merta
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
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PSOSS22EN
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Teaching methods
• Participation in online and onsite teaching
• Study assignments
• Exam
Exam schedules
Exam on 14.10.2022
International connections
• Online and onsite teaching
• Group work
• Individual work
Student workload
Study assignments:
• Individual assignment on research article (further information in the beginning of the course)
• Exam
Content scheduling
Information technology / Janne Hellsten
• Friday 2.9, 8.30 - 14.00, Beginning of study unit, installing Office 365-apps, writing templates and how to use thesis template
• Friday 16.9, 8.30 - 14.00, Word-tasks and the use of thesis template continues
• Friday 23.9, 8.30 - 12.00, Presentation graphics in PowerPoint and the beginning of Excel-spreadsheets
• Friday 30.9, 8.30 - 12.00, Basics of Excel-spreadsheets: how to use functions & formulas and create tables & charts
• Thursday 13.10, 8.30 - 12.00, Excel-spreadsheets continues
Information skills: Info skills online course / Sami Lainetoja
• Friday 2.9, 14.15 - 15.00, Starting info
• Tuesday 11.10, 12.00 -13.00, Guidance session
• Monday 31.10, Info skills online course ends
Basics of Research / Tiina Suni
• Friday 9.9.2022 9.00 - 12.00, Course info and introduction to research
• Friday 23.9.2022 13.00 - 16.00, Basics of research and research process
• Friday 7.10.2022 9.00 - 12.00, Research ethics and development work
• Friday 14.10.2022 9.00 - 16.00, Presentations of study assignments and course exam
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Basics of Research 2 cr:
- Study Assignment: pass / fail
- Exam: 1-5, 0 = failed, 5 = excellent
The final grade of the course is based on the exam grade.
Information Technology 2 cr:
- Assessment: approved / failed
- Criteria for approval:at least 50 % of the assignments must be completed succesfully.
Enrollment
02.12.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Ilkka Uusitalo
- Janne Hellsten
- Tuulikki Hattunen
Scheduling groups
- PSOSTK22A (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- PSOSTK22B (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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PSOSTK22
Small groups
- PSOSTK22A
- PSOSTK22B
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Ilkka Uusitalo
- Liisa Tiittanen
- Janne Hellsten
Groups
-
PSOSK22V
Objective
• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
Content
• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
Evaluation scale
H-5