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Introduction to Competence TracksLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: 5000BL70

Credits

3 op

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Enrollment

04.12.2024 - 20.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 130

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Jumppanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Golnaz Sahebi
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Annukka Kinnari
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
  • Taisto Suominen
Groups
  • PINFOK24B
    PINFOK24B
  • PINFOK24A
    PINFOK24A
  • PINFOS24C
    PINFOS24C
  • PINFOS24A
    PINFOS24A
  • PINFOS24B
    PINFOS24B
  • PINFOK24C
    PINFOK24C

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

All materials are distributed through the learning environment (ItsLearning).

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks.
There is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

The methods and assignment requirements for each path are announced in Itslearning.

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

Weekly contact hours (twice per competence path) and the assignments for each path.
- Course introduction: 1 hour
- Learning paths: 6 x 2 x 3 hours = 36 hours

Independent work: approximately 40 hours

Total: approximately 80 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To achieve a passing grade, the following are required:
1. Participation in contact hours: 75% (10/13)
2. Successful completion of assignments according to the schedule: 75% of the tasks

Based on these, an average percentage is calculated, and if it is at least 75%, the course is passed.

Content scheduling

In the course, the learning paths are introduced according to the following weekly schedule:
4 + 5: EMBO - Embedded Software and IoT
6 + 7: SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
9 + 10: DEAI - Data Engineering & AI
11 + 12: DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
13 + 14: GAIT - Game and Interactive Technologies
15 + 16: EHEA - Health Technology

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment is influenced by:
1. Participation in contact hours
2. Completion of assignments according to the schedule

Enrollment

27.11.2024 - 13.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

0 - 250

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Jumppanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Golnaz Sahebi
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Annukka Kinnari
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
  • Taisto Suominen
  • Marika Säisä
Groups
  • PTIVIS24B
    PTIVIS24B
  • PTIVIS24C
    PTIVIS24C
  • PTIVIS24D
    PTIVIS24D
  • PTIVIS24E
    PTIVIS24E
  • PTIVIS24A
    PTIVIS24A
  • PTIVIS24F
    PTIVIS24F

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

All materials are distributed through the learning environment (ItsLearning).

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks.
There is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

The methods and assignment requirements for each path are announced in Itslearning

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

Weekly contact hours (twice per competence path) and the assignments for each path.
- Course introduction: 1 hour
- Learning paths: 7 x 2 x 3 hours = 42 hours

Independent work: approximately 35 hours

Total: approximately 80 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To achieve a passing grade, the following are required:
1. Participation in contact hours: 75% (11/15)
2. Successful completion of assignments according to the schedule: 75% of the tasks

There will be one assignment per each class.

Based on these, an average percentage is calculated, and if it is at least 75%, the course is passed.

Content scheduling

In the course, the learning paths are introduced according to the following weekly schedule:
3 + 4: DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
5 + 6: GAIT - Game and Interactive Technologies
7 + 9: EHEA - Health Technology
10 + 11: SWIS - Software Development and Information Systems
12 + 13: EMBO - Embedded Software and IoT
14 + 15: SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
16 + 17: DEAI - Data Engineering & AI

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment is influenced by:
1. Participation in contact hours
2. Completion of assignments according to the schedule

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Annukka Kinnari
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
  • Taisto Suominen
  • Paula Steinby
Groups
  • PINFOS23B
    PINFOS23B
  • PINFOS23C
    PINFOS23C
  • PINFOK23B
    PINFOK23B
  • PINFOK23A
    PINFOK23A
  • PINFOS23A
    PINFOS23A

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

Itslearning

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical work, reports etc.

Exam schedules

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks. The is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

Attendance & assignment requirements for each part are specified in Itslearning.
DEAI - Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
EMB - Embedded Software and IoT
GAME - Game and Interactive Technologies
SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
EHEA - Health Technology

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Two weekly morning sessions per each part plus tasks / exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, students must pass 5/6 of the parts.

Content scheduling

The course consists of six parts, one for each competence track.
Lessons in Jan - April 2024, timetables for each group available in lukkari.turkuamk.fi.

Further information

Itslearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

0 - 300

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Jumppanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Annukka Kinnari
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
  • Paula Steinby
  • Taisto Suominen
Groups
  • PTIVIS23A
    PTIVIS23A
  • PTIVIS23B
    PTIVIS23B
  • PTIVIS23C
    PTIVIS23C
  • PTIVIS23D
    PTIVIS23D
  • PTIETS23A
    PTIETS23A
  • PTIVIS23E
    PTIVIS23E
  • PTIETS23B
    PTIETS23B
  • PTIVIS23F
    PTIVIS23F

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

Itslearning

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical work, reports etc.

Exam schedules

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks. The is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

Attendance & assignment requirements for each part are specified in Itslearning.
DEAI - Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
EMB - Embedded Software and IoT
GAME - Game and Interactive Technologies
SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
EHEA - Health Technology

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Two weekly morning sessions per each part plus tasks / exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, students must pass 5/6 of the parts.

Content scheduling

The course consists of six parts, one for each competence track.
Lessons in Jan - April 2024, timetables for each group available in lukkari.turkuamk.fi.

Further information

Itslearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

30.11.2022 - 18.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

200 - 315

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Nikkanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Sanna Määttä
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Taisto Suominen
  • Paula Steinby
Groups
  • PTIVIS22A
    PTIVIS22A
  • PINFOS22C
    PINFOS22C
  • PTIVIS22D
    PTIVIS22D
  • PTIVIS22E
    PTIVIS22E
  • PIOTK22
    Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
  • PTIVIS22B
    PTIVIS22B
  • PTIVIS22C
    PTIVIS22C
  • PTIVIS22F
    PTIVIS22F
  • PINFOS22A
    PINFOS22A
  • PINFOS22B
    PINFOS22B

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

In or via Itslearning

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical work, reports etc.

Exam schedules

-

International connections

Attendance & assignment requirements for each section are specified by each Competence track in Itslearning.
DEAI - Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
EMB - Embedded Software and IoT
GAME - Game and Interactive Technologies
SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
TRT - Health Technology

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Contact hours 30 h, independent work 51 h
- DEAI: Contact hours: 4 h, independent work 6 h
- GAIT - Contact hours 9h, independent work 1 h

Content scheduling

The course consists of six sections, one for each competence track.
Lessons in Jan - April 2023, timetables for each group 2023 in lukkari.turkuamk.fi.

Further information

DEAI requirements: one out of two session attended are required to pass the DEAI part of the course.
SEPM requirements: at least 2 out of 3 sessions attended and accepted assignment are required to pass the SEPM part of the course.

Health technology requirements: all 3 sessions attended are required to pass the Health technology part of the course.

GAIT requirements: at least 2 out of 3 sessions attended and accepted assignment are required to pass the GAIT part of the course

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course, students must pass 5/6 of the Competence Track sections.

Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

175 - 250

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Nikkanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Sanna Määttä
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Werner Ravyse
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Paula Steinby
  • Taisto Suominen
Groups
  • PTIVIS21D
  • PTIVIS21C
  • PTIVIS21B
  • PTIVIS21A
  • PTIVIS21F
  • PTIVIS21E
  • PINFOS21

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

Itslearning and Internet, possible other material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical work, report, among others.

International connections

Presence in contact teaching and possible practical assignments.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Contact hours 24 h, independent work 51 h, participating competence track info + application process 6 h.

Content scheduling

Introduction to all competence tracks, Spring 2022 according to Lukkari (= time table).

Further information

SEPM requirements: at least 2 out of 3 sessions attended and accepted assignment are required to pass the SEPM part of the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course, students must pass 4/5 of the Competence Track sections.