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
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PINFOK24BPINFOK24B
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PINFOK24APINFOK24A
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PINFOS24CPINFOS24C
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PINFOS24APINFOS24A
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PINFOS24BPINFOS24B
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PINFOK24CPINFOK24C
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
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PTIVIS24BPTIVIS24B
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PTIVIS24CPTIVIS24C
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PTIVIS24DPTIVIS24D
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PTIVIS24EPTIVIS24E
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PTIVIS24APTIVIS24A
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PTIVIS24FPTIVIS24F
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
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PINFOS23BPINFOS23B
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PINFOS23CPINFOS23C
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PINFOK23BPINFOK23B
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PINFOK23APINFOK23A
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PINFOS23APINFOS23A
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
-
PTIVIS23APTIVIS23A
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PTIVIS23BPTIVIS23B
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PTIVIS23CPTIVIS23C
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PTIVIS23DPTIVIS23D
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PTIETS23APTIETS23A
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PTIVIS23EPTIVIS23E
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PTIETS23BPTIETS23B
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PTIVIS23FPTIVIS23F
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
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PTIVIS22APTIVIS22A
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PINFOS22CPINFOS22C
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PTIVIS22DPTIVIS22D
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PTIVIS22EPTIVIS22E
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PIOTK22Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
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PTIVIS22BPTIVIS22B
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PTIVIS22CPTIVIS22C
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PTIVIS22FPTIVIS22F
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PINFOS22APINFOS22A
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PINFOS22BPINFOS22B
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
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PTIVIS21D
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PTIVIS21C
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PTIVIS21B
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PTIVIS21A
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PTIVIS21F
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PTIVIS21E
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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.